The gogiver has created such a buzz ceos are buying it in bulk for their entire. The implication is somewhat obvious they go and get what they want. Kyne, tells the story of how cappy ricks, the retired owner of ricks logging and lumber company, encourages the new. You have probably heard the phrase so and so is a real gogetter. This book is a very incredible, its a very powerful motivational book. Joe is a true gogetter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. A new edition with expanded content is available now, the go giver, expanded edition. The gogetter is a great book for motivating employees to take. Ive been a software developer professionally for about 5 years now, but i have read several books this past year that have made me hungry for a. A little story about a powerful business idea in a brutally competitive world where everyone seems to be fighting to earn more and achieve greater success, the gogiver offers an alternative set of business success principles built on giving and adding value to others. The blog title is a reference to a book called the go getter by peter b. Peck had called at all the nearby county clubs but unable to get in touch with. Ever since its first printing in 1921, the gogetter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel against the odds.
Reece nichols invited bob burg to speak to our sales force on the power of endless referrals and the principles outlined. Sign up to receive periodic email updates about the go giver movement along with notifications of new posts. Joe is a true go getter, though sometimes he feels as if the. It comes from a short story called the gogetter written in the 1920s by peter b. The gogetter is a great book for motivating employees to take initiative and. In our full 9page the gogiver summary, we provide a detailed overview of the fable, the key lessons and tips on the 5 laws including insights on applying the gogiver approach, and other lessons that can be gleaned from the story. Soundview executive book alert similar to mitch alboms tuesdays with morrie, providing wisdom and insight on how to be more successful. Mark hansen, the american society of safety engineers. The go getter written by peter kyne and published in 1921 is a great. The gogiver is a great way to continue to spread a positive and enriching message. A little story about a powerful business idea an engaging book that brings new relevance to the old proverb give and you shall receive the go giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named joe who yearns for success. Within ten minutes his private exchange operator called him to the telephone. The gogetter is kynes most famous work, first published by william randolph hearst in 1921.
The project gutenberg ebook of the gogetter, by peter b. The gogetter a story that tells you how to be one by peter b. The gogetter is a great book for motivating employees to take initiative and make decisions without constantly asking for management assent. Kyne produced by john hagerson, kevin handy, and the online distributed proofreading team.
Kyne dedication this little book is dedicated to the memory of my dead chief, brigadiergeneral leroy s. Youve read your share of business books if youre like most. The story centers around disabled world war i veteran bill peck, a worker who must overcome many obstacles in order to build a successful life for himself. Get immediate access to the special report, endless prospects.