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Although Kyne's tale of business smarts has been around for some time (it was first published by William Randolph Hearst in 1921), it doesn't feel dated. Indeed, lumber wholesaler Cappy Ricks's situation (he "had more troubles than a hen with ducklings") mirrors that of many business leaders today. It's a straightforward parable about a young war veteran who's handed an opportunity that will either make or break his career. If he accepts the job and pulls it off, he's a go-getter; if he fails, it's curtains. The kid's motto-"It shall be done"-sums up Kyne's point: even if you're unsure, say you can do it. Then figure out how to do it and make sure you succeed. Go above and beyond. The 82-year-old story gets some slight spiffing up by business book writer Axelrod (Everything I Know About Business I Learned from Monopoly), and the afterword is especially helpful in pinpointing Kyne's main ideas.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The Go-Getter is Kyne's most famous work, first published by William Randolph Hearst in 1921. The story centers around disabled World War I veteran Bill Peck, a worker who must overcome many obstacles in order to build a successful life for himself. At every turn he is thwarted by life's circumstances and must rely on his own tenacity and wits to see him through. American novelist PETER B. KYNE (1880-1957) was born in San Francisco, California. From early on it was clear that he had a gift for writing, and his time in the army during the Spanish-American War and World War I gave him plenty to write about. Kyne's novels include The Three Godfathers (1913) and Cappy Ricks (1916).
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Be a Go Getter at all costs?,
By Zev Saftlas "Founder and Host of EmpoweringMe... (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One (Hardcover)
The one good thing I learned from this book is that to be successful you have to live with the motto "it shall be done".While the author thinks this is a great motto to live by, I question if this is really a good motto for someone to live by. For example if you want to make 10 sales each day, and you work 14 hours a day to make it happen every day for years on end - thereby forgetting about your family and relationships, you may have attained wealth, but you will not have a balanced life. Ok. You get my point. It's good to be a go-getter, but you need a balance too. I highly recommend you read Cheryl Richardson's book, Take Time For Your Life, together with this one. Zev Saftlas, Author of Motivation That Works: How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated
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This review is from: The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One (Paperback)
This book is a very nice surprise. It has been written a very long time ago but the lessons are timeless. If you are looking for inspiration and motivation to help you take your personal or professional life to the next level, this book is definitely for you!
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This is an old classic that inspires all to try a little harder, remove obstacles and get the job done !
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