The Red Cloud chief., 1889-02-15
CONDITIONS OF SUCCESS.

next O6er!"-B Bessie Chandler. in Goo
Housekeeping.
CONDITIONS OF SUCCESS.
Why Some Men Fall Who're Oshers Grow
Wealthy and Fr~sperOus.
There are q great many people who
seem to think that their success in life
depends upon certain conditions. are
always finding fault because those con.
ideas. This would seem to be not a fault
Of the conditions. but Of the person To
whom the conditions apply. The fact
is. conditions are just what We make
them, and the whole secre Of success
rests entirely with ourselves. and We
are responsible for the results. The
reason for one mans success and the
failure of another in the same line are
not facts governed by circumstances
or conditions. outside Of the individuals
themselves.
We see quite often a man. who. judg-
ing from his education and training.
ought to be successful. only make u
dismal failure. while another. with
comparatively little education, and
who has had no training. other than
that he has given himself. is eminently
successful. and every move made by
him turned to good account. In such q
case NO particular credi! is given the
man himself. but 1.-The conditions were
right" or .'luck favored him." Moth
ing could be more foolish or do the in
dividual a greater injustice. Luck.
conditions and circumstances arc
mythical SO far As any reality or influ-
encing ~eXistenccs are concerned.
The men who are the most success
full are the men who. combining q
strong will power with active and
energetic determination. make the cOn-
GitiOns and circumstances. and never
allow themselves to be influenced by
these mythical nOnentities.
The only conditions there are govern
ing success are not those that precede
the man, but those existing in the man
at the start. and which he controls BY
his own action.
The man whose motto is palma non
sine pnirere. and who thoroughly and
honestly lives up to his motto. will be
sure OF success
Some men do not succeed because
they undertake something for which
they have no natural adaptability. and
they fail of success. curse luck. !
conditions and circumstances. when il
hey would undertake another line Of
accomplishments, they might gain the
success they SO much court.
A~daptability has more to do with
than either conditions or cir
and this should be the
irst study Of the young man who is
OOking for a chance TO start in life.
A business that will pay one man
vill not pay another. and because one
nan makes a certain line pay and Is
is not a good and sufficient
'easOn why every n should rush into
hat business. Such examples Of hot
haste to become wealthy arc
common. and the lesson they teach
be thoroughly learned by every
mar
II you would be successful. choose
hat business for which you have tho
most natural adaptability. and which
s not beyond your powers Of control.
md then stick to it. When ~reverses
ONE and losses occur. do not stop 70
MOURN these. or make yourself and
miserable with complaints
bout luck and conditions. but put all
be more vim and energy into your
usiness. You can't undo what has
'een done: you may prevent . recus
ence. and may certainly profit by the
while il you stop or become
mOrose and uncOmfOrtR
lie yourself. every thing about you
ill be contaminated. and instead OF
Improving will grow worse.
Before entering business. prepare
our mind to meet all these changes. 4,
'hich are sure to come. and when they t,
0 come meet them like Q man. and
onquer them
These are the only conditions OF
uly successful career. "A. h Grimes
, Boston Budget. I