I've recently taken my newest position and the last job I will ever have in my LIFE! I am the CEO of Happyness and I LOVE my job...My first book, 'The Pursuit of Happyness' became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 Bestseller that has been translated into over 40 languages including 6 dialects. Chinese, the book is currently being translated in Arabic for the first time. That book was the Story of My Life but I've always thought of it as the book of US, meaning everyone who had every opportunity to quit but didn't. We all embrace the Power of Choice!
My book also inspired a film that became the critically acclaimed, iconic and perhaps is more relevant today then when it was first released. Will Smith playing me received an Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nomination for his performance. My second bestselling book "Start Where You Are" was published in May of 2009 – a year into the Global Financial Crisis – Man I've got the timing thing down! Ha!
Having survived and overcome all of the 'cycles' that frankly should have crashed me and did crash others. I found my self once again challenged in the early 1980's when I became a working homeless Veteran with a toddler son. The two most important decisions that I ever made in my life were about to be tested to the Nth degree.
The first and most important decision that I ever made in my life was that, my children would always know who their father was. Without knowing the names, circumstances, social or social conditions I consciously chose to break every cycle that I was born into. Child abandonment, Child abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence, fear, poverty, and illiteracy. The second most important decision that I ever made in my life was that I would become WORLD CLASS as whatever I did in my life. This decision led me to a career on Wall Street. In fact 30 years in the financial services industry and wouldn't trade a day of it for anything in the world. I'd also never go back! Ha! As Mom's would say "Boy, you've got to know when to leave the party!"
A very big part of what I want to do with the rest of my life is simple; a want to help create the next 'Chris Gardner.' The message is equally simple; If I can do this, than you can do that.
Chris Gardner will share some of the steps that he had to take and obstacles he overcame in order to get from where he was to creating the life that he wanted to live right now.
Through his presentation, he will introduce you to the concept of Spiritual Genetics that which makes you, You that has nothing to do with Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. That Part of you that can not be measured analyzed or quantified- That of you that has nothing to do with Blood type DNA or pigmentation. That part of you that is beyond the scope, reach or understanding of science, medicine or technology.
He will also explain the concept of the Universal Dream, an idea that he learned from his mother, who said to him, " Son, you can do or be anything you want to do or be." Those words would be the driving force that would take him from being homeless with a baby to having his own successful stock brokerage firm. The Universal Dream also refers to the fact that where you are in your spirit is more important than where you are on the PLANET! The most important experiences in our lives feel the same whether you live in the USA or the UAE! Such as, the birth of a child, a graduation, a wedding a new job or the loss of a loved one. Those are all Universal Experiences that create a family called humanity.
Chris will also identify the importance of the "P's" in our life. Keeping a Promise. He will share his promise, a promise he made to himself as a 5 year old boy; that when he grew up, become a man and have children, his children would know who their father would be. And second, that he was going to become world class at what ever he did in his life. Passion.What is that thing that turns you on so much that the sun can't come up soon enough in the morning because you want to go do your thing? And finally having a Plan. He will explain how the plan has to have, what he calls, the C-5 Complex (Clear, Concise, Compelling, Consistent and Committed to the plan).
He will also talk about Empowerment, the idea of "I drove here" which means if "I drove here" then "I can drive out of here". You can't change something until you own it.
The only thing he wants you to leave with is to know that if Chris Gardner can do it, so can you.
I've recently taken my newest position and the last job I will ever have in my LIFE! I am the CEO of Happyness and I LOVE my job...My first book, 'The Pursuit of Happyness' became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 Bestseller that has been translated into over 40 languages including 6 dialects. Chinese, the book is currently being translated in Arabic for the first time. That book was the Story of My Life but I've always thought of it as the book of US, meaning everyone who had every opportunity to quit but didn't. We all embrace the Power of Choice!
My book also inspired a film that became the critically acclaimed, iconic and perhaps is more relevant today then when it was first released. Will Smith playing me received an Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nomination for his performance. My second bestselling book "Start Where You Are" was published in May of 2009 – a year into the Global Financial Crisis – Man I've got the timing thing down! Ha!
Having survived and overcome all of the 'cycles' that frankly should have crashed me and did crash others. I found my self once again challenged in the early 1980's when I became a working homeless Veteran with a toddler son. The two most important decisions that I ever made in my life were about to be tested to the Nth degree.
The first and most important decision that I ever made in my life was that, my children would always know who their father was. Without knowing the names, circumstances, social or social conditions I consciously chose to break every cycle that I was born into. Child abandonment, Child abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence, fear, poverty, and illiteracy. The second most important decision that I ever made in my life was that I would become WORLD CLASS as whatever I did in my life. This decision led me to a career on Wall Street. In fact 30 years in the financial services industry and wouldn't trade a day of it for anything in the world. I'd also never go back! Ha! As Mom's would say "Boy, you've got to know when to leave the party!"
A very big part of what I want to do with the rest of my life is simple; a want to help create the next 'Chris Gardner.' The message is equally simple; If I can do this, than you can do that.
Chris Gardner will share some of the steps that he had to take and obstacles he overcame in order to get from where he was to creating the life that he wanted to live right now.
Through his presentation, he will introduce you to the concept of Spiritual Genetics that which makes you, You that has nothing to do with Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. That Part of you that can not be measured analyzed or quantified- That of you that has nothing to do with Blood type DNA or pigmentation. That part of you that is beyond the scope, reach or understanding of science, medicine or technology.
He will also explain the concept of the Universal Dream, an idea that he learned from his mother, who said to him, " Son, you can do or be anything you want to do or be." Those words would be the driving force that would take him from being homeless with a baby to having his own successful stock brokerage firm. The Universal Dream also refers to the fact that where you are in your spirit is more important than where you are on the PLANET! The most important experiences in our lives feel the same whether you live in the USA or the UAE! Such as, the birth of a child, a graduation, a wedding a new job or the loss of a loved one. Those are all Universal Experiences that create a family called humanity.
Chris will also identify the importance of the "P's" in our life. Keeping a Promise. He will share his promise, a promise he made to himself as a 5 year old boy; that when he grew up, become a man and have children, his children would know who their father would be. And second, that he was going to become world class at what ever he did in his life. Passion.What is that thing that turns you on so much that the sun can't come up soon enough in the morning because you want to go do your thing? And finally having a Plan. He will explain how the plan has to have, what he calls, the C-5 Complex (Clear, Concise, Compelling, Consistent and Committed to the plan).
He will also talk about Empowerment, the idea of "I drove here" which means if "I drove here" then "I can drive out of here". You can't change something until you own it.
The only thing he wants you to leave with is to know that if Chris Gardner can do it, so can you.
Start Where You Are
Spiritual Genetics and the American Dream
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Chris did a fantastic job and was very gracious to our group! Thank you so much for all of your help in making this a successful speaking engagement.
Patterson Dental
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R.L., Patterson Dental
Chris Gardner was such an inspiration to our people and we were fortunate to have him speak at our event. Thanks to your entire team for helping us connect with him. To any organization looking for someone who has the life experience, the power to tell stories and move an audience, Chris Gardner provides that and more.
