The Go-Getter

A Modern Retelling of Peter B. Kyne's Classic

Retold by David Park

What separates people who succeed from people who simply have good intentions?

Sometimes, it comes down to one simple decision: Refuse to quit.

William "Bill" Peck has every reason to give up. A wounded World War I veteran with one arm and a damaged leg, he returns home determined to rebuild his life. When he approaches a powerful businessman looking for work, he doesn't ask for sympathy. He asks for an opportunity.

And what follows is a remarkable test of character.

His assignment sounds simple: retrieve a blue vase and deliver it before a train departs. But nothing goes according to plan. The store is closed. The owner is impossible to locate. The price is outrageous. The deadline slips away.

At every turn, Bill encounters another perfectly reasonable excuse to quit.

But Bill Peck isn't looking for excuses. He's looking for a way.

More than a century after Peter B. Kyne first introduced readers to The Go-Getter, its message remains as powerful as ever.

In this engaging modern retelling, David Park brings the beloved business and leadership classic to a new generation with fresh, accessible language while preserving the humor, unforgettable characters, and enduring lessons of the original.

This is more than a story about perseverance. It's a reminder that character is revealed when the assignment becomes difficult, when the obstacles seem unfair, and when nobody would blame you for walking away.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, salesperson, student, or simply someone determined to make more of your opportunities, The Go-Getter: Blue Vase Mentality will challenge the way you approach obstacles, commitments, and success.

Because the real question isn't whether you'll face obstacles.

It's where you'll decide to stop.

Discover the Blue Vase Mentality-and what it means to become someone who gets things done.