The GoGetter, Peter B. Kyne
The GoGetter, Peter B. Kyne
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The Go-Getter
A Story That Tells You How to be One

Author: Peter B. Kyne

Narrator: Alex Freeman

Unabridged: 1 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/25/2025


Synopsis

Dive into The Go-Getter, Peter B. Kyne’s inspirational classic that has motivated generations with its powerful message of perseverance and purpose. Set in post-WWI America, this compelling short story follows the relentless journey of William Peck, a war veteran turned salesman, who stops at nothing to prove his worth and earn respect. With its unforgettable lesson about initiative, responsibility, and the courage to overcome obstacles, The Go-Getter remains a must-read for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking timeless motivation in business and life.

About Peter B. Kyne

A native of San Francisco, Peter B. Kyne was a prolific screenwriter and the author of the 1920 bestseller Kindred of the Dust. His stories of Cappy Ricks and the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company were serialized in The Saturday Evening Post and William Randolph Hearst's Cosmopolitan magazine. He died in 1957.


Reviews

Goodreads review by David on December 10, 2012

For anyone who doesn't wish to buy the (audio)book, you can download this off librivox.org (volunteers who make public domain versions of audiobooks of books that have since passed into the public domain..) or the full text off Google books. This was a very nice short story about tireless persistence......more

Goodreads review by Esteffany on December 26, 2022

Muy buen mensaje... deberíamos tomarnos 15 min y leer este librito. Podemos lograr nuestros objetivos si somos perseverantes.......more

Goodreads review by Ron on May 04, 2024

It shall be done is the motto of the story......more

Goodreads review by Christine on September 21, 2023

This is a parable about tenacity. Very quick read.......more

Goodreads review by Bob on February 19, 2016

I added this book when Chris Hogen on EntreLeadership Podcast was doing their "Must Read" segment early 2014. The premise is about doing what ever is needed to reach your goals. This hour long audiobook is entertaining, but is difficult at first as it is written with very "old-school" language. This......more