I think this is exactly it for me. It is teaching me that everyone has an interesting story to tell if you just take a moment to listen. I understand how a psy

I think this is exactly it for me. It is teaching me that everyone has an interesting story to tell if you just take a moment to listen. I understand how a psychopath could take the book and do damage - but the core message seems to be genuine and solid advice. People are living an experience just like you. And, likely just like you, most seem to want others to be invested in that experience. Going on that journey with them makes making friends easy - you learn fascinating stuff every day and they feel good when they walk away from the conversation.