Elbert Green Hubbard était un écrivain et artiste américain, reconnu comme un défenseur influent du mouvement Arts and Crafts. Son œuvre explorait des idées philosophiques et des principes artistiques, manifestes dans ses publications et ses créations artistiques. Il acquit une grande renommée grâce à son essai 'A Message to Garcia', qui laissa une marque indélébile dans le paysage littéraire. À travers ses écrits et sa direction de la revue 'Fra', Hubbard partagea ses perspectives uniques sur la vie et l'art.
Focusing on the theme of initiative, Elbert Hubbard's essay highlights the remarkable courage of Captain Rowan, who delivered a crucial message during the Spanish-American War. Hubbard emphasizes the importance of taking action and personal responsibility, urging readers to emulate Rowan's determination and resourcefulness in their own lives. Originally written in a moment of inspiration, the essay gained immense popularity in the 1900s and continues to resonate today, serving as a timeless reminder of the value of initiative and perseverance.
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This tale of a soldier’s self-reliance during the Spanish American War is history’s greatest motivational lesson, now collected with Elbert Hubbard’s 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 Hubbard’s 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, don’t ask How...? or Why...? or Wouldn’t it be better if,/I . . . ? Just do it—and you will become more valued and respected than you ever imagined possible.
Written in just one hour on Washington's Birthday in 1899, this literary piece conveys a powerful message about initiative and responsibility. It reflects on the importance of taking action without waiting for detailed instructions, highlighting a timeless theme of self-reliance and determination. The context of its creation adds a layer of historical significance, as it was prepared for publication in the March issue of the Philistine, showcasing its immediate relevance and impact.
A byword for initiative and determination, A Message to Garcia recounts a soldier's unquestioning acceptance and fulfillment of his orders. Set in the days of mounting tension between the United States and Spain that would soon culminate in the Spanish-American War, it recounts President William McKinley's wish to communicate with Calixto Garcia, a commander of the Cuban rebels. An able young lieutenant is chosen to deliver the vital dispatch, and his mission becomes an imperishable tale of courage, initiative, and resourcefulness.Except — there was no message from McKinley, and the brave soldier was actually a bungling spy. But the press of 1899 didn't allow the truth to stand in the way of a compelling story, and author Elbert Hubbard's dramatic fiction satisfied the public appetite for a heroic narrative during the buildup to the war. The inspirational legend remains essential reading for motivational speakers, business executives, and military officers as well as trainers and participants in workshops on leadership. This edition also features other examples of Hubbard's charming brand of homespun American philosophy and can-do spirit, including fourteen additional essays, thirty-two contemplations, and Helpful Hints for Business Helpers, which Hubbard wrote under the name Fra Elbertus.
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