Beveridge Laughed That Changed His Career
United States Senator Albert J. Beveridge recalls a careless laugh that altered his path in Illinois. He explains how a comment by a rival clerk spurred him to study for a civil service exam, leading to easier success and a cheerful mood despite later setbacks.
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