
THE SURPRISING KEYS TO SURVIVAL
Survival of the friendliest goes against the traditional Darwinian view of evolution which focuses on competition and individuals striving to be the best. When examining the evolutionary success of our human ancestors, anthropologists now conclude that throughout history, our ability to cooperate and form relationships are the real keys to our long-term prosperity. Also, a society of friendly individuals has better chances of surviving and reproducing than a society of aggressive individuals.
In today’s world that means focusing on forming strong friendly relationships both in our business and our personal lives.
So, surround yourself with amazing people who challenge you and pump you up. Use the tools that belong to all of us—face, body, attitude, and voice—to make a dazzling first impression, establish immediate rapport and trust, and master the people-to-people skills that will help you persuade others to embrace and act on your ideas.
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“Boothman is Dale Carnegie for a rushed era.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES
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