Ready or not, Tell yourself to jump.
CHRIS GARDNERThen again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.
More Chris Gardner Quotes
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It’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.
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One of the things young people always ask me about is what is the secret to success. The secret is there is no secret. It’s the basics. Blocking and tackling.
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If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.
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(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.
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Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.
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There is no plan B for passion.
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No one ever laid out the sequence of events that led to my mother being prosecuted and imprisoned for alleged welfare fraud.
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We all understand genetics. You get your eyes from your dad, your mom’s nose, there’s nothing you can do about that. But your spiritual genetics you can choose, pick, embrace and commit to. That’s what I did.
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Always, always pursue happiness.
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If you want something, go get it. Period.
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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.
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Claim ownership of your dreams.
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Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others. The irony is that while sleep sometimes brings nightmares, it’s the reality of my waking hours that can cause me the greater fear.
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I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.
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Well, I really don’t want to be a high-powered corporate lawyer. I’m really passionate about painting.
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