Chris Gardner Quotes, Status, and Thoughts

Don’t ever let someone tell you, you can’t do something.

Do something that makes you happy and makes you feel good about yourself.

There is no plan B for passion.

If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.

The 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.

It's okay to fail; it's not okay to quit.

Don't ever let someone tell you you can't do something.

The world is your oyster. It's up to you to find the pearls.

If you want something, go get it. Period.

The balance in your life is more important than the balance in your checking account.

It can be done, but you have to make it happen.

You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry aint coming.

It's ok to FAIL it's not ok to Quit

Claim ownership of your dreams

People can't do something themselves, they want to tell you you can't do it. You want something, go get it.

I was late once and it cost me $50,000. I figure it was cheaper to wear two watches.

Always, always pursue happiness.

If you have a dream, you've got to protect it.

Ready or not, Tell yourself to jump

This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.

But if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!

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