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Show THE BASIS OF SUCCESS. The American boy's heart swells at the thought of success. suc-cess. He dreams dreams in which he sees himself the center of an applauding multitude. He imagines himself a papular military or naval hero, or else a powerful statesman states-man or a commanding capitalist. He reads impossible tales of boys who accomplish things that few men can do. But meanwhile he is taking no steps leading to any exceptional excep-tional career. . The fame attained by the late General Frederick Funston, who has been as well known as any American soldier of the present generation, illustrates about how fame and exceptional success comes to a man. Funston made his reputation by capturing Aguinaldo. It was a daring attempt, when he and his small company ventured into the rebel chief's village. Most men would have said it was impossible. But Funston had the courage, the nerve, the determination, and he did it. In ordinary life the seeker for success is' not asked to risk his life. He need not risk even his health'. All he has to do is to show grit and indomitable perseverance. He has got to "keep on keeping on," as the poet said, after other people have become discouraged. The world is full of the "It can't be done"- spirit. Everyone Every-one finds plenty of opportunities for growth and expansion. expan-sion. In every business position there is a higher success I that can be achieved. Some one is going to achieve it. But it requires devotion to duty, a concentration of one's mind, and a persistence in the face of obstacles, which most people are unwilling to give. Most people Jook the obstacle over, they are baffled by them for a time, and then they quit. A, large success means a long fight. Only those who are game for a persistent per-sistent struggle ever get far. Success is not a matter of luck nor usually of exceptional genius, but .more often it is merely the gift of sticking to a thing. |