This book is essential reading for Marines, at least when I joined in 2002. It's required reading and I'm just now learning at 38 how brilliant Elbert Hubbard was and his contribution to American Culture.
I first read this as an except featured prominently in a book on how to succeed in business. I never thought I'd find myself re-reading this over and over again, until I started seeing this not as advice on how to succeed in business, but to succeed in LIFE!
If you read the account of Andrew Rowan you will find the Lt Andrew Rowan received quite a lot of training at West Point. He also acquired quite a bit of knowledge in the field while in Cuba and Mexico. So Rowan knew who Garcia was and quite a bit about Cuba. That is why he was chosen to deliver the message. When he arrived in Cuba he met up with the Cuban juntas. The junta were expecting his arrival. He was taken to Garcia by the junta guides. All along the way he was greeted by Cuban rebels who fed him and protected him. Yes, it was a dangerous mission in which if found by the Spaniards he would have been shot as a spy. He finally was guided to General Garcia who was waiting for his arrival and message. But in no way did he accomplish the mission on his own. Hubbard used this story to complain that it was hard to find good obedient workers to work without having to train them. Frankly this is about Hubbard's short coming as an employer or leader. It just could be that it's not always the fault of the worker but the fault of the leader or employer.
Most low or no skilled workers today are the same as in 1899....good for squat. Rowan went on a dangerous mission and 119 years after it happened we can say whatever because the deed had been done and there is no more unknown. All of the things you mention, when he landed in Cuba, he didn't know how things were going to turn out. He just did it. That's the point. Just grab hold and lift instead of just saying, "do it yourself".
@@autisticcarnivoretravel True. Today if a person can get up and to work on time, just showing up is the exception rather than the rule. It is about over-all work ethic.
I burned the platoon copy in the bbq pit one fine day. Everytime a new boot Lt. would show up they ask boot questions ,"How many books have you read from the Commandant's reading list?" Then the newbie would want the whole platoon to read it and sign it. I snaked it one day and we had a proper ceremony and torched it. Marines were happy that day.
i kind of disagree, if two pilots drop dead on a flight and a passenger has to land the plane, should he ask atc for help first, or should he or she just attempt landing a plane without asking for any advice. or a crew not asking if there is a doctor onboard.
+computerfastrepair. In a nutshell this letter i.e. a question that you just asked, instead of asking questions, find them!!! "If there is no struggle there is no progress" "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never has and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." ---Frederick Douglass In other words (cliff notes or dummy down version) PULL YOUR WEIGHT.
@@edgaryzen4925 correct! Well said. Independent decision making and accepting your accomplishments or failures, either way, they’re yours to keep. Owning them.
ImmA_ #S00PR_ and a #KeyPart of the 'preemptive" subliminal 411 I wuz GVN instead of the truth of who/what my parents actually are/were. General Garcia = sick-in-the-head BEYOND W0RDZ jcigar cia d "c u l t u RE' #0VERkidZ AIL"MAI" #CLERK[Z]R #AIPHABZ #G1RLZ C K
If you read the account of Andrew Rowan you will find the Lt Andrew Rowan received quite a lot of training at West Point. He also acquired quite a bit of knowledge in the field while in Cuba and Mexico. So Rowan knew who Garcia was and quite a bit about Cuba. That is why he was chosen to deliver the message. When he arrived in Cuba he met up with the Cuban juntas. The junta were expecting his arrival. He was taken to Garcia by the junta guides. All along the way he was greeted by Cuban rebels who fed him and protected him. Yes, it was a dangerous mission in which if found by the Spaniards he would have been shot as a spy. He finally was guided to General Garcia who was waiting for his arrival and message. But in no way did he accomplish the mission on his own. Hubbard used this story to complain that it was hard to find good obedient workers to work without having to train them. Frankly this is about Hubbard's short coming as an employer or leader. It just could be that it's not always the fault of the worker but the fault of the leader or employer.
The moral of the essay is not that Rowan was well-trained or singehandedly carried out his task. It's that he *did* the thing. He didn't ask his superior "what's in this for me?" or "do I have time to stop at Wal-Mart and Burger King along the way?" or "do you offer free Wi-Fi?" or "Every two hours I need to stop and have some 'me' time and check my Instagram". He was told to do his job, and he did it. He was rewarded not for his bravery, but for his unwavering dedication to the task at hand. If you read (or listened) to this entire essay and came away from it with the impression that this was all about the actual message to Garcia, then you're someone that is unemployable, as you feel the need to insert yourself and your needs into any and all situations that concern you not. You're the type of person that shows up for work saying "I'm only going to work four hours today; I got shit to do later." Have fun in the unemployment line.
This book is essential reading for Marines, at least when I joined in 2002. It's required reading and I'm just now learning at 38 how brilliant Elbert Hubbard was and his contribution to American Culture.
21 years later its still required
Semper fi brother lol same here
Absolutely amazing reading
I first read this as an except featured prominently in a book on how to succeed in business. I never thought I'd find myself re-reading this over and over again, until I started seeing this not as advice on how to succeed in business, but to succeed in LIFE!
I’m part of Team Rubicon Disaster Response, and I’m an Army Vet. My Strike Team Leader recommended me this. I’m glad I’m directed to tho writing. 😊
Brilliant! Thank you for posting this!
+KeithofRoss You're welcome!
Here for the marine corps
Same.
Yup lol
Yes sir
Rah
Semper Fi
We need teachers to have their students read this book in schools!
Anyone else here for a book report?
the irony, this book is about you
Yes lol
A retired aviator had me read this...no regrets.
If you read the account of Andrew Rowan you will find the Lt Andrew Rowan received quite a lot of training at West Point. He also acquired quite a bit of knowledge in the field while in Cuba and Mexico. So Rowan knew who Garcia was and quite a bit about Cuba. That is why he was chosen to deliver the message. When he arrived in Cuba he met up with the Cuban juntas. The junta were expecting his arrival. He was taken to Garcia by the junta guides. All along the way he was greeted by Cuban rebels who fed him and protected him. Yes, it was a dangerous mission in which if found by the Spaniards he would have been shot as a spy. He finally was guided to General Garcia who was waiting for his arrival and message. But in no way did he accomplish the mission on his own. Hubbard used this story to complain that it was hard to find good obedient workers to work without having to train them. Frankly this is about Hubbard's short coming as an employer or leader. It just could be that it's not always the fault of the worker but the fault of the leader or employer.
Most low or no skilled workers today are the same as in 1899....good for squat. Rowan went on a dangerous mission and 119 years after it happened we can say whatever because the deed had been done and there is no more unknown. All of the things you mention, when he landed in Cuba, he didn't know how things were going to turn out. He just did it. That's the point. Just grab hold and lift instead of just saying, "do it yourself".
@@autisticcarnivoretravel True. Today if a person can get up and to work on time, just showing up is the exception rather than the rule. It is about over-all work ethic.
I burned the platoon copy in the bbq pit one fine day. Everytime a new boot Lt. would show up they ask boot questions ,"How many books have you read from the Commandant's reading list?" Then the newbie would want the whole platoon to read it and sign it. I snaked it one day and we had a proper ceremony and torched it. Marines were happy that day.
I like how no matter the era, employers complain about workers being lazy
Facts lol
We are here to serve!
i kind of disagree, if two pilots drop dead on a flight and a passenger has to land the plane, should he ask atc for help first, or should he or she just attempt landing a plane without asking for any advice. or a crew not asking if there is a doctor onboard.
1.25 Yes! for those who are ADD,ADHD, OCD, LMNOP too :)
Thaaaanks !!!
Well done!
I came here as a business owner desperate to find companionship in my disappointment with the general workforce....
OMG😁👍 this is the most educational 9:07 of my life... seriously this is gold.. lol that's crazy 9:07...wow!
Was Mandatory reading at Marine Corps Security Force Regiment (FAST) Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Norfolk VA
+computerfastrepair. In a nutshell this letter i.e. a question that you just asked, instead of asking questions, find them!!! "If there is no struggle there is no progress" "Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never has and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." ---Frederick Douglass
In other words (cliff notes or dummy down version) PULL YOUR WEIGHT.
Basically, “figure it out and Show me quality effort; not elementary school effort”
@@edgaryzen4925 correct! Well said.
Independent decision making and accepting your accomplishments or failures, either way, they’re yours to keep. Owning them.
@@homerogarza9861 Yes, that too to which I agree on.
Now on a slightly different matter, this subject isn’t without flaw.
@@edgaryzen4925 elaborate, like to know your insight on the matter.
in a nutshell wha is this about
computerfastrepair it's all about blind obedience. This is why the Russians and Japanese and businessmen ordered so many booklets.
ImmA_ #S00PR_ and a #KeyPart of the 'preemptive" subliminal 411 I wuz GVN instead of the truth of who/what my parents actually are/were.
General Garcia = sick-in-the-head BEYOND W0RDZ jcigar cia d "c u l t u RE' #0VERkidZ
AIL"MAI" #CLERK[Z]R #AIPHABZ
#G1RLZ
C
K
@@fffreddie You disgust me.
Syndicalism
BS
If you read the account of Andrew Rowan you will find the Lt Andrew Rowan received quite a lot of training at West Point. He also acquired quite a bit of knowledge in the field while in Cuba and Mexico. So Rowan knew who Garcia was and quite a bit about Cuba. That is why he was chosen to deliver the message. When he arrived in Cuba he met up with the Cuban juntas. The junta were expecting his arrival. He was taken to Garcia by the junta guides. All along the way he was greeted by Cuban rebels who fed him and protected him. Yes, it was a dangerous mission in which if found by the Spaniards he would have been shot as a spy. He finally was guided to General Garcia who was waiting for his arrival and message. But in no way did he accomplish the mission on his own. Hubbard used this story to complain that it was hard to find good obedient workers to work without having to train them. Frankly this is about Hubbard's short coming as an employer or leader. It just could be that it's not always the fault of the worker but the fault of the leader or employer.
Judging by your post, you missed the point entirely.
Andrew is a drawn _ pre _.
I'm D _1.
The moral of the essay is not that Rowan was well-trained or singehandedly carried out his task. It's that he *did* the thing. He didn't ask his superior "what's in this for me?" or "do I have time to stop at Wal-Mart and Burger King along the way?" or "do you offer free Wi-Fi?" or "Every two hours I need to stop and have some 'me' time and check my Instagram". He was told to do his job, and he did it. He was rewarded not for his bravery, but for his unwavering dedication to the task at hand. If you read (or listened) to this entire essay and came away from it with the impression that this was all about the actual message to Garcia, then you're someone that is unemployable, as you feel the need to insert yourself and your needs into any and all situations that concern you not. You're the type of person that shows up for work saying "I'm only going to work four hours today; I got shit to do later." Have fun in the unemployment line.
@@christophersabueso Exactly.
You will not be the one to deliver the message.