Washington believed that education should not just include normal formal learning, but also industrial learning with duties and responsibilities to create your own, surroundings. Washington thinking was, that it was very important that every student participate in book studies as well industrial instructions to learn skills from the drawing of plans to building structures, to electrical fixtures, and all that is needed to live, survive, and compete. Washington's view was a sure way of empowering individuals to embrace their humble beginnings and gain the experience of building a life of self-accomplishments from nothing to something great. The Tuskegee student was instructed to become well-rounded individuals who learned from failures and experiences, but in the end was very organized, proud, and grateful for what had been accomplished through great struggle not just for themselves, but for the good and advancement of others.

Quote Chapter 10: "I have found that it is the visible, the tangible, that goes a long way in softening prejudices. "(Washington 2013 A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without straw." para 13) A person can discuss and print what they are capable of doing however, if you actually can see the tangible work accomplished it is ten times more potent than just having conversation that a task could be done, this will allow white America to view your  good works and form their opinion of you and the good you can offer society.

Quote Chapter 11: "People will excuse us for poverty, for our lack of comfort and conveniences but they would not excuse us for our dirt. "(Washington 2013 Making the Beds Before They Lie on Them." para 16) Washington preached order and cleanliness in any tasks that was performed and any completed work that was presented on behalf of the institution. All learned trades should be completed as perfectly as possible with the knowledge and tools that was readily available. The finished product should always be presented with pride and joy, White America needed to see the finished product as a success.

Quote Chapter 12: "As far as the science of what is called begging can be reduced to two rules. "(Washington 2013 Raising Money." para 6) Washington believed that as he solicited donations from individuals and organizations for the benefit of the institution, the surrounding communities, and beyond his sole duty was to lay out the accomplishments of his work that has benefited the life of the Negro and the contributions to society as a whole and not worry about the rest. Good people and good organizations would make contributions to continue the work of a good cause and better life for all people.