A Message to Garcia: And Other Classic Success Writings | 
 enlarge | Author: Elbert Hubbard
Publisher: Tarcher
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 488208
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1585426911
Dewey Decimal Number: 170.44
EAN: 9781585426911
ASIN: 1585426911
Publication Date: December 26, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
This tale of a soldiers self-reliance during the Spanish American War is historys greatest motivational lesson, now collected with Elbert Hubbards most treasured inspirational works.
A Message to Garcia touched so profound a chord in readers that, after its publication in 1899, it became one of the most widely read works in human history. A Message to Garcia tells the story of an American soldier charged with delivering a critical message to a leader of Cuban rebel forces during the Spanish American War. In Hubbards account, he delivered the urgent missive with no questions asked, no complaining, and no hedging. The enduring and almost unbelievably simple message of the essay is this: When asked to perform a task, dont ask How...? or Why...? or Wouldnt it be better if,/I> . . . ? Just do itand you will become more valued and respected than you ever imagined possible.
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 Everyone needs to read this September 14, 2008
This is one of the smallest books that I have ever read, and the most important one that everyone needs to read. Attending a recent training program this book was recomended by the instructor. He stated that this is what doing your job is all about.
A Message to Garcia March 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a terrific essay published very badly by Filiquarian Publishing. Almost unreadable with awkwardly inserted "sidenotes" and strange formating. An additional prayer, not in the original essay or by Hubbard as far as I can find out, ends the text. Download or buy another version. I ordered two of these before I's read enough reviews of the specific Filiquarian edition to know to get something else. Further it is NOT a military story, though it is relevant to military service. The essay was inspired by the actions of Rowan but do not describe them in any detail. It is thoughts on the superior/ subordinates - employer/employees relationship. I, like Hubbard, have been both employer and employee. Until you've been an employer don't gripe about what Hubbard has to say. He speaks the truth of the value of an employee or subordinate who will carry a message to Garcia. Your best is what is desired and rewarded (or paid for) not just you showing up. It's a joint effort. Put your ego aside. Hubbard's words aspire to a morality that seems sadly in short supply. Or maybe not, Larry the Cable Guy might understand: Just "Get R done".
5 stars for the essay, 1 star for this edition.
Great read for your staff... March 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are a manager, make sure your staff reads this (but provide context, it can be misinterpreted!). If you are staff, make sure you take the message to Garcia by reading "A Message to Garcia". Easy, half hour read that is worth re-reading every once in a while.
Simple Message - make it happen February 28, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is a classic. When I reported to my first assignment as a young Army officer, my company commander had me read this book. I am glad that he did. It is short and to the point. The message of "make it happen" really resonated with me then, and it still does.
I recently purchased the book and am having my colleagues at work read it. Most had never heard of it, and appreciated the content. Therefore, I recommend it is a quick read and reminder that the world is in desperate need of people who spend less time complaining, pondering, posturing, posing, back-stabbing, you name it....but actually get things done.
 Download for free February 24, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an open source essay and you can download it for free from the internet. Do not buy this.
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