After graduating from high school in 1880, Schwab went to work for Carnegie Steel as a "stake driver" in a mill. Within six months he had gone from unskilled labor to assistant plant manager, in 1887 he was superinten...
I have probably purchased fifty 'hot tips' in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I know I am a net loser Charles Michael Schwab
I have probably purchased fifty 'hot tips' in my career, maybe even more. When I put them all together, I know I am a net loser
The first essential in a boy's career is to find out what he's fitted for, what he's most capable of doing and doing with a relish Charles Michael Schwab
The first essential in a boy's career is to find out what he's fitted for, what he's most capable of doing and doing with a relish
The man who does not work for the love of work but only for money is not likely to make money nor find much fun in life Charles Michael Schwab
The man who does not work for the love of work but only for money is not likely to make money nor find much fun in life
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement Charles Michael Schwab
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement
I didn't take up shorthand with any idea of becoming a professional at it. It merely appeared to me to be a good thing to know — something that might come in handy Charles Michael Schwab
I didn't take up shorthand with any idea of becoming a professional at it. It merely appeared to me to be a good thing to know — something that might come in handy
The man who attracts attention is the man who is thinking all the time, and expressing himself in little ways. It is not the man who tries to dazzle his employer by doing the theatrical, the spectacular. Charles Michael Schwab
The man who attracts attention is the man who is thinking all the time, and expressing himself in little ways. It is not the man who tries to dazzle his employer by doing the theatrical, the spectacular.
Spending creates more wealth for everybody Charles Michael Schwab
Spending creates more wealth for everybody
The men who miss success have two general alibis: 'I'm not a genius' is one; and the other, 'There aren't the opportunities today there used to be' Charles Michael Schwab
The men who miss success have two general alibis: 'I'm not a genius' is one; and the other, 'There aren't the opportunities today there used to be'
Keeping a little ahead of conditions is one of the secrets of business, the trailer seldom goes far Charles Michael Schwab
Keeping a little ahead of conditions is one of the secrets of business, the trailer seldom goes far
I have always felt that the surest way to qualify for the job just ahead is to work a little harder than any one else on the job one is holding down Charles Michael Schwab
I have always felt that the surest way to qualify for the job just ahead is to work a little harder than any one else on the job one is holding down
Bare hands grip success better than kid gloves. Charles Michael Schwab
Bare hands grip success better than kid gloves.
The inventor, the man with a unique, specialized talent, is the only real super-genius. But he is so rare that he needs no consideration Charles Michael Schwab
The inventor, the man with a unique, specialized talent, is the only real super-genius. But he is so rare that he needs no consideration
