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Editorial
February 2, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial from Lambertville Beacon discusses Charles H. Brower's critique of declining work ethic in America, exemplified by laziness in various professions, and suggests schools teach 'how to work' to foster pride in achievement.
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The Thrill of Achievement
From the Lambertville, New Jersey, Beacon -
"Charles H. Brower, president of one of the large ad-
vertising firms, spoke recently of a trend that is caus-
ing many people to wonder whether we have lost the
great driving force that gave us all the benefits we
enjoy today.
"Brower said, This is the era of the goof-off; the
age of the half-done job. The land from coast to coast
has been enjoying a stampede away from responsi-
bility. It is populated by waiters who won't serve,
carpenters who come around, some day . . . maybe,
executives whose minds are on the golf course, stu-
dents
who
take cinch courses, and salesmen who
won't sell.'
"These are pretty strong words, but in too many
cases they are true.
"Too many people look upon their work as a
means to an end . . . a pay check. How much they
lose in not learning how to work, how to develop
pride in a job well done. Mr. Brower calls it . . .
'the thrill of achievement'.
"Perhaps our schools might develop a course on
'how to work'."
From the Lambertville, New Jersey, Beacon -
"Charles H. Brower, president of one of the large ad-
vertising firms, spoke recently of a trend that is caus-
ing many people to wonder whether we have lost the
great driving force that gave us all the benefits we
enjoy today.
"Brower said, This is the era of the goof-off; the
age of the half-done job. The land from coast to coast
has been enjoying a stampede away from responsi-
bility. It is populated by waiters who won't serve,
carpenters who come around, some day . . . maybe,
executives whose minds are on the golf course, stu-
dents
who
take cinch courses, and salesmen who
won't sell.'
"These are pretty strong words, but in too many
cases they are true.
"Too many people look upon their work as a
means to an end . . . a pay check. How much they
lose in not learning how to work, how to develop
pride in a job well done. Mr. Brower calls it . . .
'the thrill of achievement'.
"Perhaps our schools might develop a course on
'how to work'."
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Education
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Work Ethic
Achievement
Responsibility
Laziness
Pride In Work
Education Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles H. Brower
Lambertville Beacon
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Decline In Work Ethic And Thrill Of Achievement
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Laziness, Promoting Pride In Work
Key Figures
Charles H. Brower
Lambertville Beacon
Key Arguments
Era Of The Goof Off And Half Done Jobs
Stampede Away From Responsibility Across Professions
Work Viewed Merely As Means To Paycheck
Loss In Not Developing Pride In Job Well Done
Thrill Of Achievement As Key Motivator
Schools Should Teach How To Work