Product Description
by Elbert Hubbard (Author), Peter B. Kyne (Author)
Featuring the Classics A Message to Garcia and The Go-Getter
What separates those who take action from those who hesitate? Why do some rise to leadership while others remain stuck? Initiative. Tenacity. A willingness to do what others won't.
Make It Happen bring together two of the most powerful, time-tested lessons in persistence, responsibility, and drive--Elbert Hubbard's A Message to Garcia and Peter B. Kyne's The Go-Getter. These two legendary stories have inspired leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers for generations, proving that success belongs to those who step up, take responsibility, and refuse to make excuses.
- In A Message to Garcia, a single soldier carries out an impossible mission without hesitation--embodying the power of self-reliance and taking initiative.
- In The Go-Getter, a determined war veteran stops at nothing to prove himself, teaching the importance of perseverance, creative problem-solving, and relentless ambition.
"If men will not act for themselves, what will they do when the benefit of their effort is for all?" -Elbert Hubbard, A Message to Garcia
Whether you're climbing the career ladder, leading a team, or launching a business, Make It Happen provides a blueprint for taking action, overcoming obstacles, and standing out in a world full of hesitation.
Stop waiting for permission. Stop making excuses. Start making it happen.
Author Biography
Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915)
Elbert Hubbard was an American writer, philosopher, and publisher best known for A Message to Garcia, an enduring lesson on initiative and responsibility. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, he founded the Roycroft community, promoting craftsmanship, self-reliance, and personal excellence through his writings and lectures.
Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957)
Peter B. Kyne was an American novelist and screenwriter renowned for The Go-Getter, a classic tale of perseverance and ambition. A prolific storyteller, he wrote adventure and business-themed novels, many adapted into films. His works continue to inspire readers with their themes of determination, resilience, and success in the face of obstacles.
