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Record Nr.

UNINA9910164972203321

Autore

Reader Capitol

Titolo

Summary of Life's a Campaign

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cork, : Primento Digital, 2013

ISBN

2-511-00120-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (21 p.)

Disciplina

324.70973

Soggetti

Communication in politics--United States

Matthews, Christopher, 1945-

Political campaigns

Political campaigns--United States

Political psychology

Politicians--United States--Psychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title page -- Book Presentation -- Book Abstract -- About the Author -- Important Note About This Ebook -- Summary of Life's a Campaign (Chris Matthews) -- Introduction -- PART ONE: FRIENDSHIP -- The people who show up get the chances. -- Realize that you won't always be liked. Concentrate on friends or potential supporters. -- Personal relations are the glue that holds politics and most other enterprises together. -- The best gift you can give is your attention. -- Optimism sells. -- When seeking support, include your supporters as real players in the enterprise. -- Make friends before you need them. -- PART TWO: RIVALRY -- Relish the contest and respect your rival. -- Know whom the big boss relies on to make decisions. -- Politicians show us how to use our personal qualities in order to succeed. -- An impulsive statement can be fatal. Count to 10 first. -- Try to defeat your attacker at the moment of attack. -- PART THREE: REPUTATION -- It's useful to be viewed as a puny "David" taking on an entrenched "Goliath." -- People pay attention to those who have proven their courage. -- Select your associates carefully. -- Try to arrange a situation so you are perceived as exceeding expectations. -- Be the first one to deliver bad news about yourself. -- Act quickly to protect



your reputation. -- PART FOUR: SUCCESS -- A role model can help shape your life. -- Follow six steps to deliver a successful speech. -- Successful politicians keep trying after defeats. -- Find a mission in this life that is worthy of all you do. -- Buy the Book -- About the Summary Publisher -- Copyright.

Sommario/riassunto

This ebook consists of a summary of the ideas, viewpoints and facts presented by Chris Matthews in his book "Life's a Campaign: What Politics has Taught Me About Friendship, Rivalry, Reputation, and Success". This summary offers a concise overview of the entire book in less than 30 minutes reading time. However this work does not replace in any case Chris Matthews's book.<br>Matthews points out that the strategies for success in politics are also applicable in all the aspects of life. <br>