Make It Happen: The Blueprint for Initiative, Leadership, and Success
About this ebook
What separates those who take action from those who hesitate? Why do some rise to leadership while others remain stuck? Initiative. Tenacity. A willingness to do what others won’t.
Make It Happen bring together two of the most powerful, time-tested lessons in persistence, responsibility, and drive—Elbert Hubbard’s A Message to Garcia and Peter B. Kyne’s The Go-Getter. These two legendary stories have inspired leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-achievers for generations, proving that success belongs to those who step up, take responsibility, and refuse to make excuses.
- In A Message to Garcia, a single soldier carries out an impossible mission without hesitation—embodying the power of self-reliance and taking initiative.
- In The Go-Getter, a determined war veteran stops at nothing to prove himself, teaching the importance of perseverance, creative problem-solving, and relentless ambition.
“If men will not act for themselves, what will they do when the benefit of their effort is for all?” –Elbert Hubbard, A Message to Garcia
Whether you’re climbing the career ladder, leading a team, or launching a business, Make It Happen provides a blueprint for taking action, overcoming obstacles, and standing out in a world full of hesitation.
Stop waiting for permission. Stop making excuses. Start making it happen.
About the author
Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915)
Elbert Hubbard was an American writer, philosopher, and publisher best known for A Message to Garcia, an enduring lesson on initiative and responsibility. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, he founded the Roycroft community, promoting craftsmanship, self-reliance, and personal excellence through his writings and lectures.
Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957)
Peter B. Kyne was an American novelist and screenwriter renowned for The Go-Getter, a classic tale of perseverance and ambition. A prolific storyteller, he wrote adventure and business-themed novels, many adapted into films. His works continue to inspire readers with their themes of determination, resilience, and success in the face of obstacles.
