The Secret Of Wealth
132 total pages.
Even a little money adds to a man's confidence in himself and enables him to calmly approach and master difficult situations. The man who earns more than he spends and continues to add to his bank account becomes bold, serene and dignified because he knows that he is constantly gaining in influence among his fellows and in the community. Every added dollar increases his strength of purpose and his assurance of success. There is something about money beyond its mere usefulness in providing us the comforts, and perhaps the luxuries, of life. Its very possession adds something to a man's caliber, increases the springiness of his step and causes the people to remark as he passes down the street--'' There goes a man." The man who has some money put away does not need to cringe in the presence of any man or to "toady" to any man. He is making good for himself and this justifies the confidence of others. No matter what the salary is, the man who cannot save any part of it is likely to find it difficult to convince others of his superior judgment and ability, whether he is selling them goods or applying for a position. As one of our local business men put it recently: "As Henry has made such a poor job of handling his own affairs, I am afraid he could not make money for me.'' To be successful, one must look successful, but a new suit of well-tailored clothes will not add more dignity to a man than a bank book in his hip pocket, which constantly reminds him that he is on the road to success and is just now ready to take the next step forward and upward. The first requisite is a little money in the bank and whether we are selling merchandise, trying a case before a jury, walking into the bank to borrow money or applying for a job, we can "Go boldly; go serenely; go augustly: None can withstand thee then."
CHAPTER XLVIII "Economy is too late at the bottom of the purse." --Seneca.
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The Secret Of Wealth