The Go-Getter
A Story That Tells You How to be One
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.
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, Skinner. Far be it from me to interfere in the internal administration of your department. Naturally you will pay Mr. Peck what he is worth and not a cent more." He turned to the triumphant Peck. "Now, you listen to me, young feller. If you think you're slipping gracefully into a good thing, disabuse your mind of that impression right now. You'll step rig
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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!
