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Chris Gardner: American businessman and motivational speaker
Chris Gardner was born on February 9, 1954, in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had a really hard childhood since he was poor, his father was violent, and he wasn't there for him. He grew up wanting to make life better for himself and his family, even if things were hard.
Education and Early Life
In the 1980s, Gardner had a hard time being homeless and raising his small boy on his own. At one point, he and his son even had to sleep in public restrooms and shelters because they had no other place to go.
Career
Gardner's big break came when he received an unpaid internship at a brokerage firm. He never gave up, even though he was homeless. He worked hard and didn't give up, and in the end, he became a successful stockbroker. Later, he started his own brokerage firm in Chicago called Gardner Rich & Co.
Life Achievements
- Author of the best-selling autobiography "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006), which was turned into a successful movie.
- Wrote "Start Where You Are" (2009) to encourage individuals to get through hard times.
- A motivational speaker known around the world for his "never give up" attitude that has inspired millions.
His experience shows that you can get through even the hardest times if you keep trying, have hope, and are brave. He went from being homeless to developing a multimillion-dollar business.
1. It's okay to fail; it's not okay to quit.
2. Baby steps count, as long as you are going forward. You add them all up, and one day you look back and you'll be surprised at where you might get to.
3. The secret to success: find something you love to do so much, you can’t wait for the sun to rise to do it all over again.
4. Don't ever let someone tell you you can't do something.
5. Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.
6. Find something that you love. Something that gets you so excited
7. The world is your oyster. It's up to you to find the pearls.
8. People can't do something themselves, they want to tell you you can't do it.
9. The balance in your life is more important than the balance in your checking account.
10. If you want something, go get it. Period.
11. It can be done, but you have to make it happen.
12. There is no plan B for passion
13. You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry aint coming.
14. It's ok to FAIL it's not ok to Quit
15. Then again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.
16. Always, always pursue happiness.
17. (The movie) is the story of my life, but it's not about me. It's about anybody who ever dreamed big and had someone tell them, 'No, you can't do it.' You can.
18. Strong people stand up for themselves.
19. Walk that walk and go forward all the time.
20. what is inside you no one can take from you or tarnish.
21. Do something that you love.
