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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Best books to become more likeable instantly: Top reads to boost social skills and charisma
Being likable is one of the most valuable investments we can make in our professional and personal life. Enhancing your likability is one of the crucial things, when applied, can make you more approachable, trustworthy, and memorable. Dive into these transformative reads and watch your interactions become more positive and rewarding. These are the must try for any readers, who want to be likeable and easily approachable. 1. How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie A true classic, this book is essential for understanding the art of human connection. Carnegie details proven methods for getting along with anyone: remembering names, appreciating others sincerely, and gracefully handling disagreements. These timeless skills foster immediate warmth and rapport in every encounter. 2. The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over by Jack Schafer & Marvin Karlins Written by a former FBI behavioral analyst, this book breaks down the subtle cues and psychological tactics that instantly boost your likability. You'll discover the 'Friendship Formula' and learn how to use body language, speech patterns, and empathy to win people's trust quickly. 3. The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane Cabane debunks the idea that charisma is inborn. Through practical exercises and new perspectives, you'll learn to exude warmth, presence, and power—key ingredients for likability. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The book offers immediately applicable techniques to make lasting positive impressions. 4. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves Developing emotional intelligence can dramatically impact how others perceive and respond to you. This guide offers self-assessments and simple strategies to strengthen self-awareness, social skills, and empathy—all crucial for being well-liked. 5. Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo Based on the world's most popular TED Talks, this book unveils secrets to captivating communication. Gallo explains how storytelling, humor, and authenticity can transform you into a more engaging speaker and listener, making others naturally gravitate toward you. Becoming more likable is less about changing who you are and more about sharpening how you interact with others. Let these books be your guide for instant, lasting impact—making every relationship, meeting, and first impression a little brighter and far more memorable. At the end of the day, being likeable isn't about changing who you are—it's about showing up as your best self. A little effort in the right direction can seriously boost how people respond to you. So grab one of these books, try out a few tips, and see what happens. Chances are, you'll start feeling more confident, more connected, and way more comfortable in your own skin. And honestly? That's the most likeable thing of all.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Kembla Grange stables unveil pair of exciting fillies at Moruya
A pair of Kembla-based two-year-old fillies, both on debut, can steal the show when they travel south to tackle the older horses at Monday's Moruya meeting. Spice Baby, an exciting daughter of 2018 Golden Gift winner Tassort in the Joseph Isle stable and drawn the inside, is likely to jump favourite in a Maiden Handicap over 1020m. But drawn just two places further out, the Kerry Parker yard unveils Miss Steffi, a well-bred and aptly named daughter of Group 2-winning Graff. Spice Baby has been strong through the line in two lead-up trials and draws to get a cosy run, while Miss Steffi also starts behind two recent trials, winning the first at home before given a quieter time at Rosehill only six days ago. Named after the tennis great, Miss Steffi is bred to get much further being out of a Carnegie mare, and will be aimed at some feature middle-distance affairs in early spring if she heads in the right direction. Spice Baby, out of a mare by 2005 Golden Slipper winner Stratum and to be ridden by Louise Day, is more the sprinting type and opened about $3.70 in early betting alongside Canberra-based Caravanserai, an ex-Godolphin three-year-old having his first run in six months for the new Natalie Jarvis stable. Miss Steffi, to be ridden by Adrian Layt, was further out about the $7 mark. Meanwhile, the far-reaching success of Canberra stables is set to continue, headed by the Matthew Kelley yard which heads to the South Coast eyeing off a double. Loading
The Age
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Kembla Grange stables unveil pair of exciting fillies at Moruya
A pair of Kembla-based two-year-old fillies, both on debut, can steal the show when they travel south to tackle the older horses at Monday's Moruya meeting. Spice Baby, an exciting daughter of 2018 Golden Gift winner Tassort in the Joseph Isle stable and drawn the inside, is likely to jump favourite in a Maiden Handicap over 1020m. But drawn just two places further out, the Kerry Parker yard unveils Miss Steffi, a well-bred and aptly named daughter of Group 2-winning Graff. Spice Baby has been strong through the line in two lead-up trials and draws to get a cosy run, while Miss Steffi also starts behind two recent trials, winning the first at home before given a quieter time at Rosehill only six days ago. Named after the tennis great, Miss Steffi is bred to get much further being out of a Carnegie mare, and will be aimed at some feature middle-distance affairs in early spring if she heads in the right direction. Spice Baby, out of a mare by 2005 Golden Slipper winner Stratum and to be ridden by Louise Day, is more the sprinting type and opened about $3.70 in early betting alongside Canberra-based Caravanserai, an ex-Godolphin three-year-old having his first run in six months for the new Natalie Jarvis stable. Miss Steffi, to be ridden by Adrian Layt, was further out about the $7 mark. Meanwhile, the far-reaching success of Canberra stables is set to continue, headed by the Matthew Kelley yard which heads to the South Coast eyeing off a double. Loading
New York Post
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NYC's Carnegie Hall welcomes youngest piano prodigy ever to take stage
Alec Van Khajadourian plays to his strengths. And the five-year-old, a piano prodigy from Los Angeles, is poised to show off his strong suit — on one of NYC's most storied stages this Sunday. 'I can't wait to get on stage at Carnegie Hall and play for everyone,' little Alec enthused to The Post. 'I'm so excited!.' 5 Alec will shine as the youngest performer for the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall Sunday. @alecvanmusic/Instagram The ivory-tickling tot will be the youngest virtuoso performing at the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert this weekend, when elementary and middle school age children from 10 countries — including Turkey, Macedonia, Macau and Poland — will show off their skills at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall. 'Alec is our youngest performer ever,' said Pietro Molteni, the founder and artistic director for the Gala Concert. 'And, according to my records, the youngest performer in the history of Carnegie Hall.' Representatives for Carnegie Hall, however, told The Post they could not 'confirm anyone to be the youngest person to perform here since we don't have complete records of the Hall's earliest days.' In the summer of 2021, at age 3, pint-size pianist Brigitte Xie, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was invited to perform at the world-famous venue after after winning a prestigious international music competition — but the top-of-her-game Tri-Stater reportedly wasn't able to make it due to a COVID-19-era snag. 5 Following his impressive winning streak, Alec was invited to perform at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in July. @alecvanmusic/Instagram Alec's triumphant journey to Carnegie started on a similar note — besting his pint-sized peers at not one, but three major events. Armed with perfect pitch — the ability to correctly identify or produce a musical note, a rarity found in only one in 10,000, or .01% of people, per reports — the bitty Beethoven buff began running his fingers across the piano keys shortly after taking his first steps. 'He would walk over to the piano when he first started walking, punching a few notes,' dad Joe Khajadourian, previously told ABC7. 'You could just see the huge grin on his face.' At age four, the talented tyke began fine-tuning his innate knack with piano lessons last year. 5 The tiny hotshot, a fan of Beethoven, began playing the piano while he was still in diapers, say his parents. . @alecvanmusic/Instagram In March 2025, he won first prize at the Charleston International Music Competition in South Carolina. He then dominated in the Big Apple, securing top honors at the 2025 NY Classical Debut Awards International Competition in April. And while most kids were busy dreaming about summer vacation, Alec was taking the gold at the 2025 Los Angeles Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition. The win earned him an exclusive invitation to perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall in the City of Angels on July 1. The mini maestro will continue his success streak at Gotham's acclaimed concert venue, where artists, from composers such as Antonín Dvořák and Gustav Mahler, to modern-day hitmakers like Jay Z, have, too, made their mark. 'I'm so excited and proud of Alec for all his hard work,' Joe tells The Post. 'It's such an amazing time for him.' 5 The five-year-old giddly tells The Post he's 'excited' to take one of NYC's most hallowed stages. @alecvanmusic/Instagram Both he and Alec's mother, Diana Sanders, have been granted permission to accompany the little luminary behind the curtains ahead of his W. 57th St. showcase, says Molteni. '[The NY Classical Debut Awards] and the Carnegie Hall staff made a few exceptions to the venue's strict rules — for instance, the policy prohibiting parents backstage,' Molteni explained, citing Alec's young age. 'The incredible Carnegie Hall team, including our amazing concert manager, Lorella Bergamo, immediately understood the uniqueness of the situation and accommodated it with great professionalism,' he added before emphasizing the importance of spotlighting gifted go-getters like Alec. 5 The boy's mother and father, Diana Sanders and Joe Khajadourian, expressed their abiding pride in Alec to The Post. @alecvanmusic/Instagram 'Taking the stage at such a prestigious venue allows these young musicians to see themselves as capable of achieving the highest levels of their craft,' he said. 'It's an extraordinary motivational boost for a young artist, who devotes countless hours to studying music in their room and pursuing one of the most demanding careers in the world.' Mom Diana agrees. 'It's beautiful to watch Alec share his love for the piano with so many people,' she gushed, 'and to inspire young kids to pursue music.'
Scoop
15-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Consultation To Build On New Zealand's Strong Fuel Security Welcome
Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today's announcement of public consultation on the proposed Fuel Security Plan by Associate Minister of Energy Shane Jones. Energy Resources Aotearoa Chief Executive John Carnegie says the proposed plan is a constructive opportunity to build on New Zealand's already high-performing fuel security settings. "New Zealand has a robust, well-functioning fuel supply system. Our current system, based on importing refined fuels, rather than crude, gives us more flexibility and resilience than when we imported crude into Marden Point, a single point of failure." Carnegie says the proposed Fuel Security Plan announced today is about building towards a longer-term strategic direction for New Zealand's fuel security. "The risks we face today are not the same as five years ago. The geopolitical landscape is shifting, and our security planning must change with it. It's critical that the Government balances our high-functioning fuel imports system with any domestic production. We will seek to ensure the final plan does this in a way that minimises costs for consumers." Fuel resilience must continue to be balanced with affordability and practical implementation, Carnegie says. "It's important to be clear-eyed: New Zealand will always rely on imported fuels. Domestic alternatives like biofuels will only ever supplement, not replace, imported fuels. We have to weigh the cost of resilience. Emerging technologies often come at a premium, and we need to think critically about how much we're willing to pay for the insurance for domestic production" Carnegie says the best insurance policy remains New Zealand's diversified network of experienced fuel suppliers. "This consultation is an opportunity to make innovative, cost-effective improvements to an already strong system. We look forward to engaging with the Government to find the lowest-cost, most effective options to build on our current level of resilience, without duplicating effort or adding unnecessary cost."
