[sumtechguy]

Maybe I worded that a bit strongly. As the reasons for me having to read it still irk me. But the root is how to draw people in by being nicer. It is a form of manipulation and not true to who you are. Now given that there is nothing wrong with improving yourself to be less of a jerk. Those books do have that sort of advice. But the advice is given with the intention of manipulation. I may be being harsh on them. But that was my takeaway. Decent advice but bad intentions.