A DAILY MESSAGE

Hokitika Guardian, 23 May 1929, Page 1

A DAILY MESSAGE

STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! > Some years ago a great American railroad company found that the number of accidents at unprotected railway crossings was increasing rapidly. It was therefore decided to devise a sign that would arrest the attention of the pedestrians. But what sign? The assistance of experts was sought, and finally 1200 was paid for the following suggestion : > STOP—LOOK—LISTEN! That sign was a success. It arrested attention; it reduced accidents; it was cheap at the price. How many there arc who should stop look—listen !

STOP! Stop now— and consider what you are—why you arc—where you are why you are there —where you would like to he—whether you are likely to get there. LOOK! Look!—within and without —at your resources—and your chances. Are you only fit for the job you are in? Arc you ready for the job higher up? If opportunity of promotion should come to-night, could you take it? Arc you ready? Have you a vision ? Have you a purpose? Have you a goal? Or are you only groping your way from day to day? Are you a “goer,” a “doer,” or just a “Weary Willie” without a compass, without hopes, plans, or convictions, about your future? LISTEN! Listen to the voice of opportunity! Listen to your bigger selifl Listen to the call of progress! Listen to the message of the world’s successful men! .« ne.v were not an accident. They planned for success; they believed in success; they worked for success; they were ready for the job higher up; they thought- and toiled while others postponed and procrastinated. Don’t wince and winge; there’s still room at the top; got busy and keep busy! -M. PRESTON STANLEY