The Go-Getter
A Story That Tells You How to be One
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Publisher Description
First published in 1921 by American newspaper magnate and leading newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, The Go-Getter is the timeless and moving parable of World War I veteran Bill Peck who uses a winning combination of integrity, fortitude, enthusiasm, and accountability to excel against the odds and win a job as a manager despite his disadvantages and disabilities. Peter B. Kayne's inspiring story has lost none of its relevance. By applying the ageless lessons of The Go-Getter employees and entrepreneurs can learn to be in command of their careers and maintain their get-up-and-go.
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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.
