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LoC No.: 10012284
Title: How to Get on in the World: A Ladder to Practical Success
Credits: Produced by Theresa Yarkoni
Summary: "How to Get on in the World: A Ladder to Practical Success" by Major A. R. Calhoun is a motivational guidebook written in the late 19th century. The work offers practical advice and insights aimed at helping individuals navigate the complexities of achieving success in various life callings, emphasizing the significance of character, hard work, and sound habits. With a thoughtful focus on personal development and the importance of moral integrity, it aims to equip readers—especially young men and women—with the tools necessary for achieving their goals. The opening portion of the book begins with the author's exploration of the concept of success, highlighting that its meaning varies across different fields, such as art, business, and science. Calhoun argues that true success must align with moral laws and benefit both the individual and society. He stresses the vital role of character as the foundation of success, calling it "crystallized habit," influenced by one’s upbringing, environment, and education. The author also emphasizes the importance of choosing a suitable calling, encouraging readers to enter the workforce with a sense of purpose and dedication, while maintaining a lifelong commitment to character development and ethical integrity in all pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Calhoun, A. R. (Alfred Rochefort), 1844-1912
EBook No.: 20608
Published: Feb 16, 2007
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Success
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10012284
Title: How to Get on in the World: A Ladder to Practical Success
Credits: Produced by Theresa Yarkoni
Summary: "How to Get on in the World: A Ladder to Practical Success" by Major A. R. Calhoun is a motivational guidebook written in the late 19th century. The work offers practical advice and insights aimed at helping individuals navigate the complexities of achieving success in various life callings, emphasizing the significance of character, hard work, and sound habits. With a thoughtful focus on personal development and the importance of moral integrity, it aims to equip readers—especially young men and women—with the tools necessary for achieving their goals. The opening portion of the book begins with the author's exploration of the concept of success, highlighting that its meaning varies across different fields, such as art, business, and science. Calhoun argues that true success must align with moral laws and benefit both the individual and society. He stresses the vital role of character as the foundation of success, calling it "crystallized habit," influenced by one’s upbringing, environment, and education. The author also emphasizes the importance of choosing a suitable calling, encouraging readers to enter the workforce with a sense of purpose and dedication, while maintaining a lifelong commitment to character development and ethical integrity in all pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Calhoun, A. R. (Alfred Rochefort), 1844-1912
EBook No.: 20608
Published: Feb 16, 2007
Downloads: 160
Language: English
Subject: Success
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.