Clerk, the Courteous Stenographer, the Courteous Manager, the Courteous Leader at heavy tasks — whoever heard of such a one not growing, not climbing into greater things? Think over these truths. For it is tremendously worthwhile to —
Take time to be Courteous.
Aim
Have a definite purpose — Aim.
The secret of all Winning is the unyielding fight toward a definite Ideal or Plan. A man with a set Aim and the courage to follow in its path cannot Fail. In fact, what you Aim to be, you already are — potentially.
Have a definite purpose — Aim.
The first efforts of John Keats were laughed to scorn by his critics, but he paid no attention to them, for he was certain of his ability and hardly was the ink on their criticisms dry before he handed them his marvelous poem Endymion. “I was never afraid of failure,” said he, “for I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.” Keats was but twenty-six years of age when he died — a mere boy! But he had a world fame — he had achieved his Aim.
Have a definite purpose — Aim.
Washington lost more battles than he won. But his Aim for Independence was achieved. People marvel at the election to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson — a Schoolmaster. But those who know the man, know that he has been preparing for this exalted office for a quarter of a century — not Aiming at the Office merely — but the ability to FILL it. His Aim was to merit the Task — not the Honor alone.
Have a definite purpose — Aim.
There are no “Lucky Dogs.” Winners are just the Workers with an Aim — that’s all. The Successful business men of every city — the largest number of them — had nothing to begin with but a single Aim. What is their story now? The magnificent blocks, and great enterprises that make each city what it is. Have you an Aim? You only need ONE big central Aim. Get it without delay. Then follow it consistently and courageously. For it is better to Aim at one great task and complete it acceptably and with Honor, than to split your Aims into a dozen different Aims and win in none.
Have a definite purpose — Aim.
Thanks
The Thank habit is one of the best habits that you can form. Think for a moment. Did you ever regret a “Thank you,” received from anybody? Did it ever make you feel mean, dissatisfied, out of sorts? Has it ever brought to you a feeling of remorse for service rendered? Alright, then —
Get the Thank habit.
It is not necessary to express in mere words at all times your feeling of Thankfulness. Once get the habit thoroughly and you will LIVE it unconsciously. Thankful men and women show in their very eyes and attitude that they have the habit. It’s the most “showy” quality possible. It’s contagious, too.
Get the Thank habit.
You meet a gruff, inhuman being. He performs some service as though he were a sort of mechanical device. You Thank him. He at once becomes Human! Thankfulness acts like a powerful stimulant both on yourself and upon other people. It transforms. All days are fine days, all people are square people, all happenings are for the best to the one who has thoroughly mastered the “Thank Habit.”
Get the Thank habit.
Get it by always acknowledging a service with a Thank you. If your Clerk, or Waiter, or Secretary, or Partner, or Friend does a service — no matter how small — hand over the Thanks — freely, with a broad, healthy Smile. It’s a great investment. The Dividends simply roll back to you.
Get the Thank habit.
Reserve
Real Strength does not show its full force on all occasions. Often it only pokes its head out. Real Strength has Reserve power. The strongest part of great buildings is under ground — in rock and steel and mortar — where eyes cannot see.
Success Power is in the Reserve.
Reserve is the law of Nature and of Life. When the Reserve is gone, all is gone. The greatest battles are won with Reserve forces; Banks are kept steady and safe by their Reserve funds; Business goes on, healthy and vigorous because of its Reserve capital. The character of a man or woman — YOUR character — is kept from being swept easily into oblivion, through the safe Reserve that you lock securely away in the shape of stores of Honor, Courage, Faith, Backbone — all ready for emergencies.
Success Power is in the Reserve.
Reserve is what keeps the Smile from fading into the frown. Reserve is what makes possible the next trial after the last one failed.
Success Power is in the Reserve.
The Human failure begins by being too proud to work for six dollars a week. The Human Success is ANXIOUS and glad of the chance to work for three dollars a week at the start, tor Reserve is also the knowledge of sure future — concealed from the general view, yet known to the individual.
Success Power is in the Reserve.
Do every detail of your day’s work as though it was to be viewed by a Master eye. Make every job a great job. Put Dignity and Joy and Enthusiasm into everything attempted, forgetting not for the shortest minute that —
Success Power is in the Reserve.
To Stenographers
Somewhere in every busy city is a Stenographer that is Wanted.
Young, neat, of good family, educated, she dicks away at her type keys with evenness and with care. Accurate, attentive, enthusiastic, she works through the hours with speed in her work and joy in her heart, and all backed by a good level head.
This young lady uses her Brains as well as her Fingers. She is making good. She would make good anywhere. That is why she is Wanted to-day by scores of Business Men. She takes an interest not only in her own work at hand but in the work of her Employer. She constantly seeks for new chances to help and to grow. Her Character is felt in the office and it radiates its influence of strength wherever she goes and in whatever she does.
She is not the Girl-here-to-day, Girl-there-to-morrow sort. That is another reason why she is Wanted by dozens of other Concerns. Prompt at her duties in the morning, she has no concern for the Clock at night. Courteous, cheerful, thoughtful of the interests of others, she demands respect — and gets it.
Of the Gum chewing, Candy eating, Vanity box, office Cult she is not a part. Work to her is a Business and a Training. Also, it’s a Development that she guards and takes pride in. She sees Visions and Value and Personal Growth that no pay envelop could possibly hold.
As stated, this young lady is Wanted — Wanted badly. Every Business house in every city is in imperative need of her. Her services are Wanted TO-DAY! She will need no further qualifications than those named as already having. But will she kindly — without fail — call TO-DAY? She may call at any Business house in any city for she is Wanted by them ALL.
