YOUTH IN BUSINESS.

Shannon News, 25 March 1924, Page 3

YOUTH IN BUSINESS.

The public in general is always inder thirty years of age—a profound ruth which shpuld be inscribed on the vails of every manager’s office, says he medical correspondent of the Lon. ion Times. Middle age, unassisted by (’•outh, unassailed by youthful nvariably conceives of its public as oeing middle aged like itself. A business -run entirely by oldish men sooner or later becomes a melancholy affair, out of touch with the world, which it sxists to supply. And those who conduct it deteriorate iu spirit and in body. Instead of filling delightfully the part of advisors to younger brains they attempt to make younger brains the mere servants of their will. One might, indeed, put it in another form, and say tliaiTa business into which young men do not positively force their way is an unhealthy concern. At thirty a man best employs his capacitites by devoting them continually to his work. At fifty such a method is sheer waste and extravagance. He should, oh the contrary, gives himself to the world and let that “mass suggestion” influence him. He should’ take part in enterprises unconnected with his business affairs. He should find new enthusiasms in games and recreations of a sociable Thus will his body be kept active and young, and thus will his mind learn the very difficult task of adaptation. He will keep young without, ceasing to be mature in judgment he will also keep fit, so that maturity may be available in full measure.