Publisher's Synopsis
""How to Get On In the World or A Ladder to Practical Success"" is a self-help book written by Major A. R. Calhoun. The book provides practical advice on how to succeed in various aspects of life, including business, social situations, and personal relationships. It covers topics such as effective communication, time management, goal-setting, and networking. The author draws on his own experiences and observations to offer insights and tips to readers. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their personal and professional life.1895. Contents: What is Success?; The Importance of Character; Home Influences; Association; Courage and Determined Effort; The Importance of Correct Habits; As to Marriage; Education as Distinguished from Learning; The Value of Experience; Selecting a Calling; We Must Help Ourselves; Successful Farming; As to Public Life; The Need of Constant Effort; Some of Labor's Compensations; Patience and Perseverance; Success but Seldom Accidental; Cultivate Observation and Judgment; Singleness of Purpose; Business and Brains; Put Money in They Purse Honestly; A Sound Mind in a Sound Body; Labor Creates the Only True Nobility; The Successful Man is Self-Made; and Unselfishness and Helpfulness. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.