Charles M. Schwab

A man will succeed in anything about which he has real enthusiasm, in which he is genuinely interested, provided that he will take more thought about his job than the men working with him. The fellow who sits still and does what he is told will never be told to do big things.

Charles M. Schwab

A man, to carry on a successful business, must have imagination. He must see things as in a vision, a dream of the whole thing. A man can cultivate this faculty only by an appreciation of the finer things in life.

Charles M. Schwab

All successful employers of labor are stalking men who will do the unusual, men who think, men who attract attention by performing more than is expected of them.

Charles M. Schwab

Bare hands grip success better than kid gloves. Be thorough in all things, no matter how small or distasteful! The man who counts his hours and kicks about his salary is a self-elected failure.

Charles M. Schwab

Be friends with everybody. When you have friends, you will know there is somebody who will stand by you.

Charles M. Schwab

Concentrate and think upon the problem in mind until a satisfactory conclusion is reached, and then finally go ahead. If you have made a mistake, all right. Never find fault with a man because he has made a mistake. It is only a fool that makes the same mistake the second time.

Charles M. Schwab

For my own part I am more interested in my work than its mere money value.

Charles M. Schwab

I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.

Charles M. Schwab

I disagreed with Carnegie’s ideas on how to best to distribute his wealth. I spent mine! Spending creates more wealth for everybody.

Charles M. Schwab

I have always felt that the surest way to qualify for the job just ahead is to work a little harder than any one else on the job one is holding down.

Charles M. Schwab