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Pic. 1. From the memo on scientific organization of labor

One of the reasons I wrote this book was the photograph above. It was taken in 2015 on the wall of the reception area of the head physician at the Central District Hospital in Shalinskoye, Krasnoyarsk Krai. It's 80 kilometers from the regional center, so much of what was created or built before the 1990s has been preserved here, and not much has changed outwardly over all this time—it's a provincial town, after all.

Many old Soviet enterprises and organizations had informational posters that encouraged useful activities, taught safety, motivated, and so on. This poster, hand-made by one of the employees, contains excerpts from a Soviet manual on scientific labor management. Just consider what it calls for. In fact, the folk and scientific wisdom of this single poster could put most modern efficiency teachers, "coaches," psychologists, and other info-Gypsies to shame. Also note the unique culture of information delivery from that era. An excellent collection of life principles, with which we will begin this literary work. Below is the text from the poster, also summarized.

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ALWAYS be active, proactive, and energetic.

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Work according to a schedule, plan, and account for your work.

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KEEP A BUSINESS NOTEBOOK.

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Speak LITTLE AND QUIETLY IN THE WORKPLACE.

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Speak briefly and in a low voice on the phone.

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DO NOT SMOKE in the workspace, even if it's your office.

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Perform your duties strictly according to the principle of "A designated place for everyone, and everyone in their place."

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TIME is a valuable asset; REMEMBER, saving your time and the workforce's time is an effective source of productive success for the entire team.

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NEVER. NEVER. NEVER get irritated, have endless patience, don't swear, and maintain good etiquette.

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Every job requires diligence, discipline, and initiative.

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IN YOUR WORK, BASE YOUR WORK ON FACTS, analyzing your activities, critically assessing the conditions, environment, and time.

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ALWAYS STRIVE TO clearly see the goal, objectives, prospects, and rational core – the effectiveness and profitability of your work.

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BE BRIEF!

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Have a sense of humor and appreciate it in others.

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BE NEAT AND CLEAN IN EVERYTHING.

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Don't be ashamed of elegance!

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Be polite to everyone.

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The workplace should be free of unnecessary clutter, so you don't have to fuss and search for what you need among the unnecessary.

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NEVER LOSE your spirit under any unfavorable circumstances. ON THE CONTRARY, when faced with difficulties, show more energy and persistence AND ACHIEVE VICTORY!

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DON'T BE AFRAID OF experimentation. BE CAREFUL about other people's opinions, even if they're wrong.

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KNOW HOW to speak, communicate, and listen.

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Scientists have proven that a GOOD MOOD has a positive effect on a person's health and increases productivity by approximately 18 percent.