The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-02-10

and opportunities permit. 1SPooJ.
should be careful to sit up. straight'
bl eathe deeply, and do his work Wlt4ou ~
etrain. The fresh air fend has the best
q: the argument Physicians assert that
fine majority of men do not use three
tourths of their lungs in ordinary respl-
ration. but children who run and play
do SO. but neither men nor women IN
their daily occupations exercise their
lungs as they should. In these hustllng
+ mes when men are after the almighty
dollar. they rush madly through every
conceivable place, and chase every
shadow in the wild expectation of gain
ing fortune, and in this way become
nervous wrecks, which utterly units
Thorn for the more serious and important
work in life.
we should guard against the haoit
OF nervousness. We are living at too III
tense a pace, the nerve forces that we eX-
pend is out of all proportion to the sup
ply and the actual results do not war
rant the high price we pay, with worn
ont nerves, physical collapse and often
premature death. Take man of poise-
at the end of year he achieves much
more than a nervous, cratic person who
possibly spends half his time trying to
rectify his mistakes, or will leave it tor
some cool headed person.
Who is possessed of the powerful
weapon of efficiency to come in and rem
edy defects, which might have been
avoided? The thoughts and actions, of
the prudent man is like a finely adjust
ed piece of machinery, his thoughts and
acts are carried on and work without
strain or friction A man should not
work up to his maximum. There should
be some vitality held in reserve for an
extra "spurt," that may be demanded
in case of emergency. To Use up ones
vitality as quickly as it is generated is
getting too close to the danger line, and
some day something will snap, and the
job is done, but not wisely. Lack of
efficiency brings about a lot of evils
that can be avoided. There must be rest
and relaxation, change CT air and
scene, a new line of thought; regular
habits are a necessary requirement.
Sleep is natures sweet repose and
great nerve replenisher; late hours are
shadows from the grave, and should not
be practiced when avoidable.
Energy, invincible determination and
an honest purpose are qualifications that
will stand proof against big odds. These
and has been the animating spirit of the
worlds great men. We can not urge
too strongly the necessity of keeping in
touch with men whose minds are we'll
developed and who throw out perhaps
unconsciously an inspiration that finds
lOd gment some where in some nature and
from this springs the first fruits of eff
iciency.
Diffdence is a serious handicap to any
man. Men who lack self-confdence do
not mold themselves in high esteem it is.
an index to his character, and is a barrier
against efficiency. A man may be earn
est and sincere and still be modest in his
assertions. Bear in mind that modesty
is, not incompatible with power and self
confidence. His mind is positive, strong
and constructive, he is confident upright
and optimistic, and has assurance and
all good qualities and es
sential to efficiency.
And young man, rest assured that you
make no mistake, and it is no sign of
weakness, to cultivate and develop the
of good moral and refined peo-
pie. These are the associates who de-
velop efficiency and will place you even
tually in a position which you could
never reach through any other channel.
Good people will respect you and your
friends will admire you; what better as
set can young man have than reputa
ton for efficiency?