They may be Orangemen, and you might "queer" your
prospects by going among them wearing a green necktie.
_Learn your facts with discrimination; then use them restrictively in
the circumstances where they will be most effective in promoting your
success._
[Sidenote: Temporary Conditions]
Prospect to learn not only permanent conditions in your field of
opportunity, but also any _temporary_ conditions that might affect your
chances to succeed. Mental and emotional "waves" sweep over the country
and over local communities at times. Billy Sunday's revivals in various
great cities brought success opportunities to particular businesses,
but had injurious effects on others. You should take such factors into
account when studying your prospects.
The manufacturers of that successful innovation, the "Service Flag,"
took advantage of the sudden demand for such an emblem. When war came,
they saw into the future and perceived a new lack. But the need for
Service Flags was temporary. Before the war ended they were displayed
everywhere.
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