The Go-Getter

A Story That Tells You How to Be One

By: Peter B. Kyne

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 1 hr and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

This classic motivational parable (over 500,000 copies sold worldwide) shows you how to make your own opportunities in life. Ever since its first printing, in 1921, The Go-Getter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel against the odds. In this audiobook, Bill Peck, a war veteran and double amputee, not only fights to find employment, but continually proves himself more than competent at the many difficult tests that are thrown his way. Peck persuades Cappy Ricks, the crusty founder of the Ricks Logging & Lumbering Company, to let him prove himself with a sales assignment that everyone knows can only lead to failure. When Peck, to everyone's surprise, beats his quota, Ricks hands him the ultimate opportunity and the ultimate test: the quest for an elusive blue vase. Drawing on such classic values as honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility, Peck overcomes nearly insurmountable obstacles to find the vase and launch his career as a successful manager. In a time when jobs are tight and managers lack the time for mentoring, how can you maintain positive energy, take control of your career, and prepare yourself to ace the tests that come your way? By applying the timeless lessons in this wonderfully read parable, employees at all levels will learn to rekindle the go-getter in themselves.

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the best guidance for life

Kids follow Santa Claus. Adults must follow the go-getter

winners will become champions champions will become gods

Short but deep

The best shortest book for keeping and setting your attitude in-line with what it takes to become & remain successful. Love it!

inspirational story this one

started and finished in a big way all the elements of a great classic short story .

Inspiring tale to help grow and stretch your mind

Very easy read and a meaningful, valuable concise story. Good for anyone who wants to take a step towards living a better, more successful life.

Motivational

I read this book because it is part of the required reading requirements for Dave Ramsey's employees. I am not an employee but saw the the list his team published on Facebook and admire their work. I see why Dave suggests this book. It is motivational, especially if you are just starting a new job. It illustrates the attitude any manager should expect out of their employees. It also is short enough to re-read and get continual encouragement out of the book. Would recommend to anyone looking for a little pick-me-up in the workplace.

Simple; Insightful; Inspiring

Narrator did a wonderful job. Pleasure to listen to. The takeaways are as meaningful now as they were then. This go-getter pursuit and attitude has built many a sales team, company, family/team and country/community.

Narration was great!

Cute short story but the narration is what really stands out. I found it to be an enjoyable listen.

A Must Read

I read this many years ago. It was great then. It was great again at a different age. I highly recommend this to you, young and old.

Old story, principle is timeless!

this is a very old story but an amazing stories about somebody who is it go get her and will stop at nothing to get that because it shall be done

best short inspirational book I have ever listened

I have read this book countless times and to now listen to it brings it to life. I recommend this book to anyone that is or wants to become a great leader.