Look at Principle 1 at the end of Part Two, Chapter 1: “Become genuinely interested in other people.”

Assignment: Write how you would sincerely show interest in each of the following people. What would you do in advance? Your total words for this journal will be at least 800 words (write approximately 200 words for each person listed below).

a) a classmate who you would like to work with on an important project

b) a landlord who has a desirable apartment that you would like to rent

c) an HR representative who you would like to impress to get to the next round of interviews

d) an angel investor who has the money you need to launch your business