Some men, sawing a stick of wood, for instance, will begin sweating over the job before they have half sawed it through. That is, they have already finished the job so far as their vital energy is concerned but more vital energy must be exhausted to complete it. Do not let your mind run ahead of your work, but keep it up even with that work. Then you will not tire out, and after a good sleep you will be fresh to begin another day. Work easily and steadily. The Key to Success Character; Education; Industry; Wealth. These are the successive stages on the road to success, and they follow in their regular order. Character belongs to every man individually, and can not be copied from another. It lies in the man; that is all anybody can tell about it. Natural probity combined with insight into what you are doing, your trade, business, occupation, etc., are the factors that make up character. It is different from reputation, for a man may have a bad reputation and still possess a good character. But he can not have a bad character and possess a good reputation. The power to succeed in business is character. Education goes with character, and means more than learning or mere knowing. It means capacity and ability to utilize what you know. This is education. You must not only know things but also know how to apply your knowledge, otherwise you are as well off as if you knew nothing. Industry means diligence in developing character and utilizing education for all they are worth. “The hand of the diligent maketh rich,” says Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived. He also says, “The diligent gaineth favor.” Wealth comes by the observance of the foregoing and certain things which should be added. For instance: To become industrious you must give yourself and your fellow man a fair exchange for what you receive. You must watch your intellectual, spiritual and worldly welfare. Progressive Colored Americans must seek opportunity which does not come of itself, and which has been denied them in the past. You must make yourself, and follow high standards. Start Right in Life By Avoiding Foolish and Unnecessary Extravagances Economy tells us we must learn to do without many things we would like, and forego all unnecessary luxuries, recreations and pleasures which call for money. We can be happy without these things and enjoy the forgotten pleasures of home. Cut down on rent, table, clothes, etc. The burden of economy falls upon the women who do the marketing, cooking and housework. Let the men save on personal expenses. A woman can throw out more at the back door than a man can bring in through the front, but his billiards or pool, cigars and drinks soon devour the pennies and dimes saved by the wife. Do not buy what you do not need or that you can get along without.