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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(The movie) is the story of my life, but it's not about me. It's about anybody who ever dreamed big and had someone tell them, 'No, you can't do it.' You can.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the universal struggle of pursuing dreams against discouragement from others.
Chris Gardner's quote reflects the narrative of striving for one's dreams despite facing skepticism and opposition from others. It conveys a sense of collective experience, highlighting that the journey of dreaming big is not confined to the individual, but resonates with anyone who has ever faced doubt in their aspirations. The empowering message is that perseverance and belief in oneself can lead to success, regardless of external negativity.
Themes
DreamsPerseveranceInspirationOvercoming ObstaclesSelf-Belief
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about setting goals and chasing dreams.
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You know how mountains get moved? Everyone who can move a couple, move a couple. Those who can move rocks, move rocks. Those who can move boulders, move boulders. That's how mountains get moved. If every one of us did everything we could, I believe we would be in a different world.
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