Recipe for success

From Bernard Mannes Baruch (19 August 1870 – 20 June 1965), American financier, stock market speculator, statesman, and presidential advisor.

Recipe for success: Be polite, prepare yourself for whatever you are asked to do, keep yourself tidy, be cheerful, don’t be envious, be honest with yourself so you will be honest with others, be helpful, interest yourself in your job, don’t pity yourself, be quick to praise, be loyal to your friends, avoid prejudices, be independent, interest yourself in politics, and read the newspapers.