You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry aint coming.
CHRIS GARDNERPeople can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you you can’t do it. You want something, go get it.
More Chris Gardner Quotes
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I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.
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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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This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.
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Find something that you love. Something that gets you so excited you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning. Forget about money. Be happy.
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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.
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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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Always, always pursue happiness.
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Don’t ever let someone tell you you can’t do something.
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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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Ready or not, Tell yourself to jump.
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There is no plan B for passion.
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If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.
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Claim ownership of your dreams.
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But if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!
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Walk that walk and go forward all the time. Don’t just talk that talk, walk it and go forward. Also, the walk didn’t have to be long strides; baby steps counted too. Go forward.
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