QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS — 23 
Anyone with money can buy a business, 
but not everyone can build up a business even 
if he may have money. One of the most 
satisfying elements of productive work is 
to see a fluck of 200 hens the first year increase 
to 400 the second, and 800 the third, with 
more houses and more profits, and to know 
that each year’s growth and added prosperity 
is the result of his own handiwork and study, 
which have added to his experience so 
he is ready for larger things. 
But even commencing in a small way re- 
quires capital. Here is where many enthus- 
iasts may make a mistake which may lead 
to discouragement or worse. I have stated 
that it is risky for a novice to count on more 
than $1.50 a hen. It would be equally 
hazardous to begin with a large flock the 
first year. Perhaps this might result in 
loss and discouragement. Here then is 
where capital is required to tide over the first 
year which any sensible man embarking in 
a new business, would expect to be more 
or less experimental. 
Use the estimates which will be elaborated 
on later, and the yearly living expenses, 
to estimate how much balance to have at 
hand. You will certainly need it. Twenty 
