HOW TO-SUCCEED.
An American writer, in a paper devoted to work and business, gives the following list of lltirly things 1 hat will help a man to succeed:
1. Remember thai work is only a means, cliaracter is tno end. 2. That sincerity is the foundation of ail honest work.
3. That sorrow is ill l price most m«'U pay for lasting attainments. 4. Thai you label your own work. That no one can hold you down if you are determined to succeed. i>. Tin)l every man is destined to do something worth while.
7. That seven roads lead to Koine. S. That most people judge you by first impression. 9. That few men succeed until they try. 10. That hard work is no small part of genius. 11. That it takes long.-r to say kiinl words than those that cut.
12. That the only way to ke.-p voir credit good is by paying your del>N, K). That it is easier to do good work than poor if you once learn how.
14. That the more difficult things are to accomplish Ihe more worth while. l.">. r i'hat a sensible employer is move anxious to push you ahead than to hold von down.
1(1. That you are one link in a great chain.
IT. That ambition develops, selfishness thwarts, body and mind. 18. That rules are nccc>>ai'y to a business as laws are for right, government.
ID. That you can't learn everything in a day.
2f>. That the fact that you are being employed is a promise of good work. 21. That your boss often appreciates your work, but does not find time to tell you so.
22. That times progress and methods change. 28. That it is legitimate, to talk about your goods as long as you tell the truth.
! 24. That there is only one way to sell goods; place, them in the market fo advn ntage. 2."). That many a man might seek you as a customer if ho eould find you Qut.
20. That, only cowards are afraid to <*nture.
27. That, even angels arc impatient once iu a while. 28. That it is foolish to hear a grudge. Unkiml feelings are not marketable.
20. That it pays to dress well, even in business.
30. That every workman thinks if he were the boss lie would act differentlv.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 3 May 1907, Page 4
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392HOW TO-SUCCEED. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 3 May 1907, Page 4
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