Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-05-17
HOW HE SUCCEEDED.
Watched the Man Higher Up and
Learned What He Knew.

Watched the Man Higher Up and
Learned What He Knew.
A few years ago a stalwart young
man, with muscles Of steel and ply
sique to match, came from the state Of
Kentucky to the city Of ST. Louis. He
was an entire stranger, knew no one,
had no pull and but little money.
He came to the city to seek his for
tune, and he applied for job with a
large business firm. The proprietor
looked him over, seeing he was a man
of muscle, said: Yes, sir; we can give
you a Job. Go down in the basement
and the foreman will put you to work" ="
He never stopped to ask about sal
ary, time Of quitting, or to look at the
clock. but to the basement he went;
there he was put to work handling
boxes. He never stopped to consider
whether 1t was q white shirt job or
not, but went at his work. 1t was not
long until he was called to the first
floor; he was too good for the base
ment He was soon transferred to the
second floor, and so on until he knew
the entire business. And today he is
one Of the largest salaried men in ST..
Louis, also having an interest In the
business, says ]. M. Baldwin in the
Chicago Tribune.
Why was this man a success? He
knew nothing about the business. No
special reason may be given only he
was a hustler; he had the makeup Of a
man. The job he started on was one
easily handled; he kept an eye on the
man above him until he knew the
business. This man was willing to
work and learn, and he got there.
The difficulty with most men Is they
are blind to business progress. They
are not watching every move OF the
man above them. 1t takes men with
eyes and brains to succeed in business
these days. The day has passed when
a man could work as he felt. Learn
the mans work next to you; 1t Is not
hard to do for the reason that many
do their work in a poor manner, and
If you are watching you soon will sur
rass him. Get some life into your
body, hustle up and study the business
until you have 1t down to perfection.
You never will get any farther than
handling boxes If you do not put some
ginger into your work. Learn to ham
die your boxes better and faster than
the other fellow, and hustle with all
your manhood.
1t Is not necessary for you to do an
injustice to the man above you In or
der to reach the managers desk. Do
ing your work better than the man
above you will be advertisement
enough. II you do your work well it
will not be necessary for you to say a
word about advancement.
1t was not the mans strength In
handling boxes that brought him sue
cess, but 1t was knowledge Of the bus
mess. When 1t became necessary to
have a man in a certain place he was
ready and filled it. He did not scheme
W 6cl VI the OliiCi oN
vancement was an easy matter. The
ambition to be a man. to reach the top,
caused him to surpass his fellow work.
man.
There are changes being made in
large firms every day. when the right
man comes along. When the man OF
force puts in an appearance he has an
easy climb up the ladder. Some men
think they are not treated right when
the other fellow passes them in the
race Of success. Say naught against
your fellow workmen: If you cannot
speak favorably, say nothing. Keep
your mouth shut, work and keep an
eye on the managers position.
There always are opportunities! Do
not think that you have no chance at
the managers desk. Keep on digging
and you are sure Of advancement. The
drop Of water continually falling on
the rock eventually wears it away. So
it is with your work; your con-
tinued efforts will bring its reward. 1t
is your business to be prepared when
1t appears.