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About Chris Gardner
American businessman and motivational speaker
Chris Gardner is an American businessman and motivational speaker. He became a stockbroker in the mid-1970s and later founded Gardner Rich & Co in 1987. In 2006, he sold his minority stake in the firm and published a memoir that was later adapted into the film The Pursuit of Happyness. He is also known for speaking about persistence, hardship, and turning setbacks into progress.
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- “I chose to embrace the spirit of my mother, who, though she had too many of her own dreams denied, deferred,…”Chris Gardner
- “I'm encouraged by what I see of men trying to be there for their children.”Chris Gardner
- “Don't wait for the perfect time to start making changes to your life; the time is now.”Chris Gardner
- “You're never too old to do something new.”Chris Gardner
Reflections: more sayings
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