Radio age (Jan 1927-Jan 1928)

RADIO AGE for October, 1927 Many limes in the old days, while I trudged home after work U> save carfare, 1 used to gaze enviously at the shining cars gliding by me, the prosperous men and women within. Little I think that inside of a year, should have my own car, a decent bank account, the good things of life that make it worth living. I Thought Success Was For Others Believe It Or Not, Just Twelve Months Ago I Was Next Thing To "Down-and-Out" fTlODAY I'm sole owner of the fastest I growing Radio store in town. And I'm on good terms with my banker, too — not like the old days only a year ago, when often I didn't have one dollar to knock against another in my pocket. My wife and I live in the snuggest little home you ever saw, right in one of the best neighborhoods. And to think that a year ago I used to dodge the landlady when she came to collect the rent for the little bedroom I called "home"! It all seems like a dream now, as I look back over the past twelve short months, and think how discouraged I was then, at the "end of a blind alley." I thought I never had had a good chance in my life, and I thought I never would have one. But it was waking up that I needed, and here's the story of how I got it. TWAS a clerk, working at the usual miserable salary such jobs pay. Somehow I'd never found any way to get into a line where I could make good money. Other fellows seemed to find opportunities. But — much as I wanted the good things that go with success and a decent income — all the really well-paid vacancies I ever heard of seemed to be out of my line, to call for some kind of knowledge I didn't have. And I wanted to get married. A fine situation, wasn't it? Mary would have agreed to try it — but it wouldn't have been fair to her. Mary had told me, "You can't get ahead where you are. Why don't you get into another line of work, somewhere that you can advance?" "That's fine, Mary," I replied, "but what line? I've always got my eyes open for a better job, but I never seem to hear of a really good job that I can handle." Mary didn't seem to be satisfied with the answer but I didn't know what else to tell her. It was on the way home that night that I stopped off in the neighborhood drug store, where I overheard a scrap of conversation about myself. A few burning words that were the cause of the turning point in my life! With a hot flush of shame I turned and left the store, and walked rapidly home. So that was what my neighbors — the people who knew me best — really thought of met "Bargain counter sheik — look how that suit fits," one fellow had said in a low voice. "Bet he hasn't got a dollar in those pockets." "Oh, it's just 'Useless' Anderson," said another. "He's got a wishbone where his back-bone ought to be." As I thought over the words in deep humiliation, a sudden thought made me catch my breath. Why had Mary been so dissatisfied with my answer that "I hadn't had a chance?" Did Mary secretly think that too? And after all, wasn't it true, that I had a "wish-bone" where my back-bone ought to be? Wasn't that why I never had a "chance" to get ahead? It was true, only too true — and it had taken this cruel blow to my self-esteem to make me see it. opening book. I'd been wailing "I never had a chance!" NOW I'm making real money. I drive a good-looking car of my own. Mary and I don't own the house in full yet, but I've made a substantial down payment, and I'm not straining myself any to meet the installments. You may not be as ink it Here's a real tip. bad-off as I was. But, think it overare you satisfied? Are you making enough money, at work that you like? Would you sign a contract to stay where you are now for the next ten years, making the same money? If not, you'd better be doing something about it instead of drifting. 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I read the book carefully, and when I finished it I made my decision. tional Radio Institute — oldest and largest Radio home-study school in the world — will train you inexpensively in your own home to know Radio from A to Z and to increase your earnings in the Radio field. Take another tip — No matter what your plans are, no matter how much or how little you know about Radio — clip the coupon below and look their free book over. It is filled with interesting facts, figures, and photos, and the information it will give you is worth a few minutes of anybody's time. You will place yourself under no obligation — the book is free, and is gladly sent to anyone who wants to know about Radio. Just address J. E. Smith, President, National Radio Institute, Dept. M-91, Washington, D. C. WHAT'S happened in the twelve months since that day, as I've already told you, seems almost like a dream to me now. For ten of those twelve months, I've had a Radio business of my own! At first, of course, I started it as a little proposition on the side, under the guidance of the National Radio Institute, the outfit that gave me my Radio training. It wasn't long before I was getting 80 much to do [ National Radio Institute, in the Radio line that I quit my measly ^p1 m"91» Wellington, D. little clerical job, and devoted my full ' D<gf Mr Sn?th: ,. , . . . , . I ♦:™« *~ ™„ T»«,):~ v..,»:««„_ I Please send me your 64-page free book, printed ■ time to my KadlO business. ^ two colors> giving an information about the | Since that time I've gone right on up 5BWT JHAZtXZl S&Z [ always under the watchful guidance of J of them. I understand this request places me | | J. E. Smith, President, my friends at the National Radio Institute. 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