I am often asked how, in the midst of so much work, a large part
of which is for the public, I can find time for any rest or
recreation, and what kind of recreation or sports I am fond of.
This is rather a difficult question to answer. I have a strong
feeling that every individual owes it to himself, and to the
cause which he is serving, to keep a vigorous, healthy body, with
the nerves steady and strong, prepared for great efforts and
prepared for disappointments and trying positions. As far as I
can, I make it a rule to plan for each day's work--not merely to
go through with the same routine of daily duties, but to get rid
of the routine work as early in the day as possible, and then to
enter upon some new or advance work. I make it a rule to clear my
desk every day, before leaving my office, of all correspondence
and memoranda, so that on the morrow I can begin a NEW day of
work. I make it a rule never to let my work drive me, but to so
master it, and keep it in such complete control, and to keep so
far ahead of it, that I will be the master instead of the
servant. There is a physical and mental and spiritual enjoyment
that comes from a consciousness of being the absolute master of
one's work, in all its details, that is very satisfactory and
inspiring.
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