The famous essay: "I, Pencil" was first published in the December 1958 issue of the Freeman. It takes the view point of a pencil, and the pencil describes how and why it was made, from its raw materials to the factories. It makes a point that no human on earth knows how to make the pencil, and it explains the significance of this point in the essay. Since its first publication, it has been republished and adapted in several different magazines and articles, and was even used by Milton Friedman in his PBS TV show: Free to Choose.

I, Pencil. An essay by Leonard E. Read

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" is a self-help book written by Dale Carnegie, published in 1936. Over 30 million copies have been sold world-wide, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. In 2011, it was number 19 on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential books. Today, it sells over 100,000 copies per year. The Library of Congress has placed in the top ten list of Americas most influential books. If you want to climb the ladder of business or win people to your way of thinking, this book will help. If you want to learn to be a leader or learn to deal with difficult people, this book will help. If you simply want to have a better relationship with your husband, wife, brother, sister, co-workers, employers, or anyone, this book will be the single most helpful book to you.

A Shortcut To Distinction

Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, a bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, Lincoln the Unknown, and several other books. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other people's behavior by changing one's behavior toward them.

About The Author

How this book was written- and why, by Dale Carnegie. This little intro is a great way to understand the time before this book, and how helpful this book has been throughout history. 

Music: https://soundcloud.com/jochemweierink/valor-jochem-weierink-chroma

How This Book Was Written- and why

In 1954, Robert Christopher took a trip around the entire planet with just $80 in his pocket! He traveled east from New York City by asking for a ride on a cargo ship across the Atlantic, then hitchhiked across the world the rest of the way. Akin to the old original book, "Around the World in 80 days" The true story of Robert Christopher revolutionized the way we see the world. That being said, the inflation-adjusted value of $80 in 1954 was ~$750. Still, this wonderfully decorated story puts you right into the action of an epic adventure that makes a statement about love, friendship, and hope.

Foreward

An introduction to the book: Around the World on $80. Robert Christopher gets his visas in order to make his trip and is enlisted to collect dirt samples from around the earth.

A Matter Of Believing

In this chapter, Rob lands in Gander, Canada for a short time while the plane refuels. Then he is dropped off by the airline company in Frankfurt, Germany. He finds clever ways to get past Nazi security, catches a train under the alps, and even makes friends when he gets to Rome!

The First Week - 28,000 Miles Home

Part 1, Chapter 1

The main point of this chapter is: Don't criticize, condemn or complain. 
Music: Jon Adamich.

If You Want Honey, Don't Kick Over The Beehive. Part 1, Chapter 1

My rendition of the F R E E song sung karaoke style! Originally an ad for creditreport.com.

F R E E That Spells Free

In this chapter, our hero makes his way thru Naples and Brindisi, where he hitches a ride on a cargo ship heading to Greece. Along the way, he dodges a close call from an Italian gang who tried to rob him, makes friends with all sorts of Americans he finds in Italy, and scales the 8,000 ft. mountains of the Greek Alps in order to continue eastward.

The Second Week - Warm Hearts and a Dead End Street

I am an American scientist, lover of history and knowledge, and I love reading books! Here on my Soundcloud, you will find several good books that I have read, and I hope you enjoy listening to them. Also, I am taking requests for books right now, so if you would like a book read to you, please suggest it to me and I will be happy to read it to you. 

All of the work I put on SoundCloud is non-copyrighted and is available for download and re-distribution anywhere at anytime, no permissions or royalties required.

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