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John Wanamaker and the Riddle of Life

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“With many of us the riddle of life is still to be solved. Those who
traveled before us along the same roads have left footprints as they
struggled, fell down, hoped, despaired or persevered. This ought to
be of value to us as we journey in our confidence of being able to
reach the goal we have in view. The biographies, examples and cherished
rules that influenced the lives of our fathers are great helps for

all of us.”—J o h n W a n a m a k e r.

Recently I started again to read the famous book, How to Win Friends & Influence People. Within those pages of a book written almost 100 years ago has a university’s worth of wisdom; which, to my knowledge, you won’t find in any university.

In the very first chapter, Dale Carnegie, the author quotes John Wanamaker:

John Wanamaker, founder of the stores that bear his name, once confessed: “I learned thirty years ago that it is foolish to scold. I have enough trouble overcoming my own limitations without fretting over the fact that God has not seen fit to distribute evenly the gift of intelligence.”

As a coach, and lifelong student, when I see a quote like this, I take action. Where can I find out more about John Wanamaker; perhaps his bibliography? How can I learn to make this quote my own and use it in my own dealings with people?

So I immediately took a few minutes to share this with two other Wanamaker quotes. I am also reading his bibliography and if you are interested in being notified when I finish “Wanamaker Plus” A Coach’s Thoughts on John Wanamaker, let me know. 

Please leave your thoughts and comments below. 
Ter Scott! 
Life & Legacy Coach



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