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How to Win Friends and Influence People vs The Intelligent Investor

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham.

At a glance

How to Win Friends and Influence People The Intelligent Investor
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 288 640
Reading time ~7.2 h ~16.0 h
Published 1936 1949
Author Dale Carnegie Benjamin Graham
Category Liderança Finanças e Investimentos
Publisher Simon & Schuster Harper Business

Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…

  • You're interested in liderança.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).

Choose The Intelligent Investor if…

  • You're interested in finanças e investimentos.
  • You want the more recent perspective (1949).

Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • Pratique Reconhecimento Radical identificando e reconhecendo as forças sinceras dos membros da sua equipe — essa é a forma mais eficaz de inspirar alto desempenho e lealdade.
  • Domine a Perspectiva Empática, buscando sempre entender os motivos e as necessidades das suas partes interessadas antes de tentar persuadi-las a partir do seu ponto de vista estratégico.
  • Evite Críticas Diretas e, em vez disso, use métodos indiretos para apontar erros, garantindo que você preserve a dignidade da outra pessoa e mantenha um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo.
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Key takeaways — The Intelligent Investor

  • Aplique o princípio da Margem de Segurança a cada investimento, garantindo que você compre ativos com um desconto relevante em relação ao valor intrínseco para se proteger do risco de queda.
  • Use o Sr. Mercado a seu favor comprando quando ele estiver irracionalmente pessimista e vendendo quando estiver excessivamente otimista, em vez de seguir suas emoções.
  • Adote a mentalidade de um Investidor Defensivo, concentrando-se na seleção sistemática de negócios de alta qualidade e subavaliados e mantendo uma carteira equilibrada e diversificada.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. If you specifically need finanças e investimentos, The Intelligent Investor is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Intelligent Investor better? +

How to Win Friends and Influence People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderança, while The Intelligent Investor focuses on finanças e investimentos. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Intelligent Investor? +

How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to The Intelligent Investor (640 pages, ~16.0 hours).

Should I read How to Win Friends and Influence People or The Intelligent Investor first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with How to Win Friends and Influence People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.