A business story of inspirational character in which the hero is a discharged soldier who by his initiative and persistence wins out in the task set for him as a test by his new employer.
e'll do. We'll send Andrews out on the next boat, but inform him that his position is temporary. Then if he doesn't make good out there we can take him back into this office, where he is a most valuable man. Meanwhile--ahem! hum-m-m! Harumph!--meanwhile, you'd oblige me greatly, Skinner, my dear boy, if you would consent to take this young man into your office and give him a good work-out to see the stuff he's made of. As a favor to me, Skinner, my dear boy, as a favor to me."
Mr. Skinner, in the language of the sporting world, was down for the count--and knew it. Young Mr. Peck knew it too, and smiled graciously upon the general manager, for young Mr. Peck had been in the army, where one of the first great lessons to be assimilated is this: that the commanding general's request is always tantamount to an order.
"Very well, sir," Mr. Skinner replied coldly. "Have you arranged the compensation to be given Mr. Peck?"
Cappy threw up a deprecating hand. "That detail is entirely up to you, Ski
I totally subscribe to this story. If you want something bad, you gotta have it anyhow. Its a very motivating story. It brings the Go-Getter in you.
I found The Go-Getter to be a quaint little short story that offered a friendly reminder of what is required to be successful in any endeavour. While the writing lacked creative flair, the value of this story lies in its moral lessons of perseverance, persistence and doggedness. This story also spoke to me on a practical level regarding problem solving. As humans we exist to solve problems – it’s a natural part of the human condition to strive to solve problems. However, what we as humans often forget is that problem solving (& learning in general) is often a lengthy process of continual trial and error. Effective problem solving can often mean riding the emotional rollercoaster of failure after failure while diligently exercising patients and poise. If you are at a point in time where life just keeps knocking you on the nose or you find yourself constantly paddling up stream and getting nowhere, then this short story may give you just the moral injection you need – probably best consumed when you need it most.
Shanan Dean ... www.shanandean.com
The Go-Getter by Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957) was a classic in its day having sold over 500,000 copies since it was first published by William Randolph Hearst in 1921.
The tale is quite dated in atmosphere and language, but the philosophy behind it is timeless.
Cappy Ricks, a character from a series Kyne wrote from 1916 to 1935, is now partially retired from Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company. Cappy is approached by Bill Peck, a disabled World War I, for a job so Cappy puts him to the test.
Read side-by-aide with Elbert Hubbard'sA Message to Garcia, also available from ManyBooks.Net, the story of tenaciousness and determination in the face of difficulty is highly motivating.
A good short-story that proves that someone can achieve anything if they really put their mind to it.
This is one of the best books ever written on consistency and persistency!! It is a timeless treasure. I recommend it to everyone!
