Chris Gardner Quotes

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Chris Gardner

Profession : Businessman

Birth : February 9, 1954

Don't wait for the perfect time to start making changes to your life; the time is now.

Chris Gardner

When you're doing something you're truly passionate about, there is no plan B.

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Most of us have heard the saying, 'Cleanliness is next to godliness.' That's a sentiment I value, but another virtue has inspired me to revise that saying. As far as I'm concerned, what's next to godliness is resourcefulness.

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Everybody got a dream. What's the plan?

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You can blame outside factors or make excuses about why things didn't work out, but that doesn't change anything.

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I was blessed to have the guys at Bear Stearns as mentors. They taught me a lot, but most of all, they taught me that there's nothing wrong with selling if you're selling the right product to the right person.

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You're never too old to do something new.

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Sometimes we are so busy helping others that we forget about ourselves. Remember, it's okay to say no and to ask others to carry their own weight.

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I've been talking to a lot of young people, especially here in America. I let them know that the people who they're competing with for opportunities live all over the place. They're probably not in your city, state, or country; they are hungry, and they are grinding! Some of the things that a lot of us take for granted, these people don't.

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Your net worth can fluctuate, but your self-worth should only appreciate.

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Racism is not new. It was not invented just for you. So get bigger than that stuff.

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I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.

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I also often hear people say that the deck is stacked against them because of racism, sexism, or other oppressive 'isms.' But once you let go of the blame and excuses, you'll see that you can alter your position on your own.

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Finding gainful employment to pay for housing is hard for any veteran experiencing homelessness. It's even more difficult for veterans who've also had encounters with police and stints in jail.

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We can all learn something from people we admire.

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I initially moved to San Francisco to become a research associate for one of the top young heart surgeons in the country. Everything that I learned in that position is that skills, talent, and expertise are transferable.

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Many have forged a path to greatness lit only by a vision in their minds.

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I am very, very conscious of time. I always wear two watches. People ask me, 'Why do you do that?' Because I was late once,and it cost me a huge opportunity.

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Passion is the thing that won't let you sleep at night because you want to get up in the morning and go do your thing.

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As long as you have a plan for how you'll live, don't let jealous people turn their insecurities into yours.

Chris Gardner