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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 163

塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资

When Stephenson proposed to erect his first locomotive, he had not sufficient means to defray its cost. But in the course of his life as a workman, he had established a character. He was trusted. He was faithful. He was a man who could be depended on. Accordingly, when the Earl of Havensworth was informed of Stephenson's desire to erect a locomotive, he at once furnished him with the means for enabling him to carry his wishes into effect.

出处: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14418
定位:Excerpt 163 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录

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斯蒂芬森想造第一台火车头时,自己拿不出这笔钱。但他当工人这些年攒下了好名声:为人可靠、做事忠实,是大家信得过的人。所以当哈文斯沃思伯爵听说他的打算后,立刻出钱帮他实现心愿。这说明,一个人平时积累的信用,关键时刻能变成实实在在的资源。想做成事,先别急着抱怨缺钱缺人,先问问自己:别人愿不愿意把事托付给我?信用不是靠说,是靠一件件小事做出来的。

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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》一书中的例子,讲工业革命时期工程师斯蒂芬森靠个人信誉获得资助。

今日一问

你手头有没有一件因缺资源而搁置的事?能否先靠积累信用去撬动它?

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