The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One
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The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Peter B. Kyne (Author), Grover Gardner (Narrator), Gildan Media, LLC (Publisher)
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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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  1. Listening Length
    1 hour and 8 minutes
  2. Author
    Peter B. Kyne
  3. Narrator
    Grover Gardner
  4. Audible release date
    April 10, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Gildan Media, LLC
  7. ASIN
    B00JLQD6GE
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 1 hour and 8 minutes
Author Peter B. Kyne
Narrator Grover Gardner
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date April 10, 2014
Publisher Gildan Media, LLC
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00JLQD6GE
Best Sellers Rank #129,798 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#41 in Inspirational & Religious Poetry (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,720 in Poetry Themes & Styles (Books)

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Richard A Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018
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Honestly not a long story, but worth reading over and over again lot of good Concepts.
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Greg in Dayton
5.0 out of 5 stars Pertinent read for today's work world.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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A fun and short story about how drive and initiative matter in the work world.
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Kelley
3.0 out of 5 stars Not really worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2015
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I was an "ok" book. It is really a story of a person's journey in life. A "Go-Getter" who was able to get a job and how/ what he did to get it. It doesn't tell you how to become one, just what this guy did. It was smaller than I thought it would be for the price I paid. Very short read. I would not pay for it again if i had the opportunity to order again. Check out your local library first and if you fall in love, then buy it. BUT I doubt you will :)
3 people found this helpful
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Anne Merriman
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a Fan
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2018
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Short read. Not what I was expecting. Thought it would be same idea as Jonathan Livingston the Seagull. But not. Others may enjoy. Passing the book on to someone.
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Michael Listner
5.0 out of 5 stars An short story with a long message
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
With a generation that for the most part that is lost and hopeless, this almost century-old classic inspires and shows that even physical limitations can be overcome with the proper attitude. If ever there was a book that is required reading for students, entrepreneurs, CEOs, professional or blue collar, this is the book. The Go Getter like it says is not just a book about a go-getter; it shows you how to be one.
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h.w.j.k.
3.0 out of 5 stars "If you try, you can do it"
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2013
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I got this booklet, actually a long short story with a moral, because a friend recommended it. While my tastes do not run to "motivational" writing, this title was acceptable probably because of its brevity and a story format with a surprise ending.
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Marie
1.0 out of 5 stars Odd book
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2013
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I saw this recommended somewhere, and thought, why not? I thought this would be a book with business advice, but after receiving it, I quickly scanned it, and it was not what I expected. It is a narrative story about someone in the military, and not at the level I was seeking.
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Arlen Work
2.0 out of 5 stars pure fiction, fairy tale: not relevant to personal improvement or the business world.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014
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Some people may enjoy this fabricated story. I did not.
It's a short, easy read. Glad it only took a small amount of my time.
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