The Secret of Success

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Some people claim it is hard work, and yet many men who work hard do not achieve success. Some say it is economy, and yet many men who are liberal spenders have succeeded. Some say it is chance. This statement isn’t worth refutation.

Some say it is persistency, and yet many men have succeeded whose persistency was no better than the average. Some say enthusiasm, but we have examples of men who are notably successful although devoid of more than moderate enthusiasm. Some claim it is education, and yet many have succeeded who haven’t had ordinary schooling.

And so we might go on with other explanations offered by men who thought they had found the secret of success.

It would take up too much room, and we’ve too much to tell.

The secret of success?

There is no such secret.

This is one of the oldest, best-known and most misleading phrases ever devised.

Success in business depends upon the person seeking success. It depends principally upon his character, knowledge and power. Character, knowledge and power are inter-related, their strength depending upon man’s desire and will.

To attain success in business, the first step is the selection of a goal.

Part I consists of a brief view of the field of business and the general goals it has to offer.

Parts II, III and IV suggest practical ways for strengthening character, knowledge and power, so that one may more easily achieve success.

We all have the ability to make himself what he will and to achieve the success he desires.

Having the ability to do these things is one thing; doing them is another.

The aim of this blogk will be to point out ways that will help in the doing.

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