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.
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.
CHRIS GARDNERReady or not, Tell yourself to jump.
CHRIS GARDNERStill a dreamer, yet more of a realist than ever before, I knew this was my time to sail. On the horizon I saw the shining future, as before. The difference now was that I felt the wind at my back. I was ready.
CHRIS GARDNERIt’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.
CHRIS GARDNERClaim ownership of your dreams.
CHRIS GARDNERWealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.
CHRIS GARDNERThe 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.
CHRIS GARDNERIf you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.
CHRIS GARDNERThere was a language specific to all things. The ability to learn another language in one arena, whether it was music, medicine, or finance, could be used to accelerate learning and other arenas, too.
CHRIS GARDNERWell, I really don’t want to be a high-powered corporate lawyer. I’m really passionate about painting.
CHRIS GARDNERBaby 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.
CHRIS GARDNERIf you want something, go get it. Period.
CHRIS GARDNERI hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.
CHRIS GARDNEROne 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.
CHRIS GARDNERBut if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!
CHRIS GARDNERThere is no plan B for passion.
CHRIS GARDNER