• Public Speaking for Success

  • By: Dale Carnegie
  • Narrated by: Sean Pratt
  • Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (271 ratings)

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By: Dale Carnegie
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Dale Carnegie, author of the legendary How to Win Friends and Influence People, began his career as the premier "life coach" of the 20th century by teaching the art of public speaking. Public speaking, as Carnegie saw it, is a vital skill that can be attained through basic and repeated steps. His classic volume on the subject appeared in 1926 and was revised twice - in shortened versions - in 1956 and 1962.

This 2006 revision - edited by a longtime consultant to Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., and the editor in charge of updating How to Win Friends and Influence People - is the definitive one for our era. While up to date in its language and points of reference, Public Speaking for Success preserves the full range of ideas and methods that appeared in the original, including Carnegie's complete speech and diction exercises, which follow each chapter, as the author originally designated them.

This edition restores Carnegie's original appendix of the three complete self-help classics: Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell, As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, and A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard. Carnegie included these essays in his original edition because, although they do not directly relate to public speaking, he felt they would be of great value to listeners. Here is the definitive update of the best-loved public-speaking book of all time.

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Featured Article: How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking


Glossophobia—or the fear of public speaking—is one of the most commonly shared phobias, affecting a majority of the population. There's something about getting up in front of people—whether it’s a group of 10 or 10,000—that many of us dread. But this fear is not insurmountable; there are a wide range of useful tricks and tips to learn how to overcome your fear of public speaking and enhance your delivery style.

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Simply wonderful.

This book is life Changing !!!

What an Honor it was to listen this book. This makes me want to read all of Mr. Carnegie’s book. Absolutely recommended !

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Long

This is a long and information pact audiobook. It requires listening at least twice, but it’s 15 hours. So strap in.

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solid tips and age old wisdom

great stories especially the acres of diamond speech by Dr. Russell conwell, which is included in the appendices

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Came right on time.

What a great book, helped me a lot with my YouTube.
Thank you a lot, Dale!

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Wisdom from the past

Lots of information, though some outdated, can definitely still be utilized today. There is also bonus content from other writers at the end that adds to all the knowledge one can soak up.

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Great book.

Dale Carnegie does it again. a little long, but really good. the readings at the end of the book we're also well worth listening to.

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Another Masterpiece

This book is a true honest friend, which is something everyone is seeking. I highly recommend it as I am thankful and grateful for meeting with such a fantastic friend.

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Absolutely fantastic!

The last chapter was the best! It wrapped an incredible book with a nice bow. This book will indeed teach you tactics related to becoming a better speaker- but it ends with gems associated with the necessary tools to be a good man or woman. Truly, the authentic speaker will go the furthest. So seek your truth, so that that you may command a crowd’s attention by speaking from what is near and dear to you. If what is near and dear is true, its foundation is based in servitude. A message worth hearing serves humanity. So you see, it all comes full circle if you pay attention.

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This is a great book I recommend it. It has a ton of useful information.

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Dale is best

A great read whether a first time public speaker or a long time one. There is a little for everyone. One of those books to go back to every couple of years.

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