Three Rules To Live By Dale Carnegie Summary

The book I am reading is called the Rule of Three: Will to Survive, by Eric Walters. In the first book (The Rule of Three), a boy named Adam Daley with his neighborhood (Eden mills) who tries to survive after every computer related device stops working. With the help of a police captain (his mother), his neighbor Herb (a retired government spy) and his ultralight, he turns his neighborhood into a fortress. Now, they fight for resources and survival. In the second installment (Fight for Power), because of Adam’s mistaken trust, many people. Moreover, he meets a new psychotic enemy. In the third book (Will to Survive), he is hunted by an enemy who wants to destroy him along with his neighborhood. I really like the plot of this book so far, but

Praising a child is what adults do en route for reinforcing a behavior the adult wants that child to continue doing. Operant conditioning is when one behaves a certain way and then is reinforced or punished for their actions. Praise is a form of positive reinforcement, when introducing an incentive that will likely increase or maintain a desired result. People are split as to whether or not praise is helpful to a child’s development. Some believe Praise inhibits motive and increases the child’s uncertainty in their own abilities. On the other hand, there are people who believe praise is a useful tool for adults to teach children how to behave in modern society.

The researchers test the hypothesis by testing the effects of using books as a means for an individual to encourage modesty. The researchers test their hypothesis by using 59 individuals who were chosen at random and others were in a controlled situation. The individuals were split up into two groups. Individuals who were placed in a random situation that encourage humility have shown a developing number of changes than those that were placed in the controlled environment. Researchers also notice a change in the individual’s ability to forgive and tolerance. They were negative attitude observed, which was not observed in the individuals who were in the controlled environment. In conclusion, it is shown that individuals who were in a controlled situation are observed to make changes in their lives. The individuals who were not in a controlled environment did not show any changes to their

Per the author, if we see ourselves in a certain light, we will act in that way, as we are defined by how we think. She states that, if we see ourselves in a negative way, that transfers over to the way we communicate with others, or even subordinates. She used the example of, how a manager with a narcissistic personality may be off-putting to fellow employees, which in turn will cause the employees to avoid the manager. On the other hand, being compassionate and understanding, and using positive viewpoints, can help foster relationships and better communication between a manager and subordinates. I agree with the message; however, I disagree with the format the chapter was presented in. The information and guides provided, could have been condensed to facilitate the enacting of these principles. The amount of information and systems advocated caused a sensory overload when I first attempted to read the chapter. That does not mean the advice was false or that it doesn’t work, but the way it was presented was not the best for learning and absorbing the

Classical conditioning is often associated with physiologist Ivan Pavlov’s experiment with the salivating dog (Hutchinson, 2015). This experiment focused on conditioning the dog to associate food with the bell while salivating, and eventually salivates when the bell is rung even without the presence of food. Operant conditioning theory is changed behavior as the result of a reinforcement (Hutchinson, 2015). In our society, we associate positive reinforcements with compliments, smiles, high-fives in order to encourage a behavior more. Negative reinforcement involves jail, detention, and grounding, and this is to stop a behavior from continuing. A cognitive social learning theory states that behavior can be learned through observations, beliefs, expectations, and imitation of others (Hutchinson, 2015). A major difference between cognitive social learning theory and the others, is a lack of manipulation to encourage the individual to follow through with a behavior. Rather, cognitive social learning theories suggest that a change in thinking can ultimately result in a change in behavior (Hutchinson, 2015).

Skinner’s reinforcement experiments conducted on rats showed the principles of operant conditioning. While working with rats, Skinner would place them in a Skinner box with a lever attached to a feeding tube. After multiple trials, rats learned the connection between the lever and food, and started to spend more time in the box procuring food than performing any other action. He used positive reinforcement, and negative reinforcement to produce or inhibit specific target behaviors. Therefore, if a specific behavior is reinforced then the probability of that behavior occurring again is increased. Based on Skinner’s view, this theory can be applied to learning because learning is nothing more than a change in behavior. Operant conditioning encourages positive reinforcement, which can be applied in the classroom environment to get the good behavior you want and need from students. One of the ways of reinforcing a student’s behavior is through praise. Also teachers can build operant conditioning techniques into their lesson plans to teach children possible skills as well as good behaviors. For example: to give a smiley face, or motivational stamps to encourage children to perform correctly and encourage them to repeat such action again.

To test this, we need only change our appraisal of others by praising them — recognizing in them the qualities that are true of them. However, our reappraisal must be based upon our perception of the universal qualities of Life, qualities that are the Truth and the essence of all. We are not praising traits that are unique to them. We are not looking for qualities that we wish they had. This

The Perils and Promises of Praise by Carol S. Dweck is about how students are praised can be harmful to their academic growth. He elaborates on four key points which are fixed or malleable, two faces of effort, the effects of praise, and the motivation to learn. His first key point about fixed or malleable speaks about students with a fixed trait worry about how smart they are which look for ways to display that trait and lose the desire to actually learn. However, malleable students have a growth mind set which means if they learn it they will be smarter. Secondly, he speaks about the two faces of effort which means that the fixed and the growth mind set creates two psychological worlds.

Dr. Crabb stated, “People have one basic personal need which requires two kinds of input for its satisfaction. The most basic need is a sense of personal worth, an acceptance of oneself as a whole, real person. The two required inputs are significance (purpose, importance, adequacy for a job, meaningfulness, impact) and security love unconditional and consistently expressed; permanent acceptance” (Crabb, 1977, p 61).

Skinner believed that behaviour is shaped and maintained by a reinforcing stimulus and that schedules of reinforcement are important factors in the learning process. There are many situations in the classroom where a behaviourist approach is likely to work well. For example, when I teach, I have started to pick out students who are making the right choices throughout the lesson. I call attention to the student who is doing the right thing and use verbal praise, which is quite an effective way to let other students realise what the expected learning behaviour is. The Year 6 students in the class are aware of the school’s reward system; ten credits lead to one merit, which is recorded in their merit book. They are also aware that bad behaviour in the class or on the playground will be followed by negative consequences. To warn against unwanted behaviour, I have seen teachers use negative reinforcers such as verbal warnings, timeouts and losing privileges.

The concern about life is a main human characteristic. No matter if his concern is concentrated in himself or in persons or things that surround him and constitute his environment, everybody wants to know why people, himself included, behave the way they behave. Everybody, also, wants to improve his behavior, so as to live in harmony with himself and the society.

After reviewing "Seven Habits Profile", I realized that maintaining a balance in the emotional bank account section is necessary for a leader. My first weakness as a servant leader I'm too kind; therefore, some people might take advantage of my kindness. My followers might see me as catering to their needs excessively; therefore, I might lose my authority. Liden, Wayne, Liao, and Meuser (2014) claimed that servant leadership isn't limited to create a pleasant work atmosphere because this form of leadership directly influences the performance level. Judge, Bono, Ilies, Gerhardt (2002) also argued that agreeable individuals tend to be seen as passive and compliant, it makes sense they would be less likely to emerge as leaders. The human nature

Dale Carnegie's book How to Win Friends and Influence People gives several proven methods and examples on how to succeed in the business world. The book's chapters are comprised of how to handle people, how to be a successful leader, and how to win people to your way of thinking. The preface provides several ideas and suggestions that will help the reader get the most out of the book. The author suggests that the reader keep an open mind, and also suggest some other reading materials that will also help.

As people, we all want to be understood by others. “When dealing with others, seek first to understand, then to be understood.” (Maxwell, 37) Finally, while trying to keep others’ needs in perspective, we do not want to be taken advantage of. When this happens it devalues you and the person you took advantage of. All of these will help give an individual the basic outlines of how to begin to look at “The Golden Rule.” To begin this process of adapting this “Golden Rule” lifestyle, the character of a person is the key to living a life of integrity and ethical excellence. A person’s character is more than just talk. People, who want to earn the respect of their peers and themselves, need to walk the talk. There are many things people do not get to choose, how tall they are or where they are born, but character is a choice that can be made by anyone. “Trust is essential when working with people. Character engenders trust.” (Maxwell 44) People tend to fall into three categories: those who don’t succeed, those who succeed temporarily, and those who remain successful. To have a quality character will help to remain successful throughout their lifetime. In the world today, we see examples in the media of people who do not act as ethically as they should. There are many reasons why people do not do the right thing. These reasons generally fall into five factors that someone compromises their ethics for. To begin with pressure is a major culprit. In our

Nathan DeWall, a Psychologist at the University of Kentucky says that “Humans have a fundamental need to belong. Just as we have needs for food and water, we also have needs for positive and lasting relationships.” The need to belong can be so strong that we are willing to change who we are just to belong to a group. Most times it is small changes. For people who are people pleasers, we will go out of our way to help others, even if that means we are neglecting ourselves, just to get their approval.