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    #165: How to Win Friends and Influence People

    Cortex Book Club

    March 26th, 2025 · 99 minutes

    Grey and Myke explore why this foundational self-help and business book remains relevant today, breaking down its core principles on human interaction and influence—and sharing how they’ve applied its ideas in their own lives.

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    How to Win Friends and Influence People - Wikipedia
    How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders – Amazon