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Arouse in others an eager want from "summary" of How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The key to gaining the attention and admiration of others is to make them feel an eager desire to be around you. By displaying a positive attitude and exhibiting enthusiasm and passion, you can create an atmosphere in which people are naturally drawn to you.- Be enthusiastic naturally- demonstrating excitement and enthusiasm when participating in conversations is often contagious. It’s an infectious quality that many people find appealing and it encourages others to be excited and passionate as well.
- Discover the hopes, dreams, & wants of others- this is a great way to truly fulfill somebody’s desires and needs. Show that you care about those surrounding you by taking into account their interests and focus on them.
- Listen to understand rather than to respond - this can be difficult at times, but when done effectively it will result in greater respect and eagerness for the opinions of others which can help lead to mutual understanding.
- Offer creative solutions - sharing new ideas which have never been thought of before or off the beaten path can really get someone wanting to pursue a project. Utilize brainstorming and listen to others as collaboration between multiple parties fuels interest.
- Appreciate different perspectives - being open minded can spark conversation and enable those around us to think differently. When everybody feels supported and appreciated in turning a sometimes rigid idea on its head, it helps create intense curiosity and interest to explore further.
- Express your true feelings- conversations should always be genuine and open so they draw attention from others. As long as there is honest emotion involved, people are more likely to become invested in what you are discussing.
- Make sure everyone understands the importance of the topic – focusing on the bigger picture helps ensure everybody is aware of why something needs to happen. This creates joint purpose and buying into what is being discussed which in turn stimulates ambition and eagerness.