Dale Carnegie
From Missouri Farm Boy to Father of Modern Self-Help
Net Worth
$10M
Born
November 24, 1888 (died age 67)
Country
United States
Occupation
Author, Lecturer, Self-Improvement Pioneer
Gender
male
Generation
Greatest Generation
Marital Status
married
Children
1
Single Parent Household
No
Education
Bachelor's
University
State Teachers College in Warrensburg, Missouri
Industries
education, business
Wealth Category
multi-millionaire
Wealth Origin
self-made
First-Gen Wealth
Yes
Overcame
- • Grew up in poverty on a Missouri farm
- • Parents lost their savings in a bank failure
- • Failed as a salesman and actor before finding his calling
- • Had to sleep in YMCA because he couldn't afford housing
Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer who developed famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. His book 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' has sold over 30 million copies and is considered one of the most influential self-help books of all time. He founded the Dale Carnegie Institute, now known as Dale Carnegie Training, which operates in over 90 countries.
Career Timeline
Notable Quotes
"It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it."
"Don't criticize, condemn, or complain."
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
"The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it."