Empowering the Next Generation with Chris Gardner

The Playbook With David Meltzer

David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode, I sit down with Chris Gardner, renowned entrepreneur and author of The Pursuit of Happyness, to explore how we can shape future generations through empowerment and self-belief. Chris shares how he's committed to helping young people overcome obstacles by elevating their self-image and giving them permission to dream. We discuss the importance of sticking to Plan A and ignoring the doubts of others, the influence of social media, and how global events like the financial crisis and 2020 forced us to pivot. Chris also emphasizes the critical value of time, reminding us that it is our most precious asset.

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0:00.0	Since 1981, Justin has been producing world-class Bordeaux-style wines from Passeau-Robles on the California's Central Coast.
0:11.0	As a pioneer of the region, Justin Wines helped put Passo Robles on the
0:15.9	wine-making map. The Justin team believes the wines should be exceptional in every
0:20.8	aspect, which is why they use boutique winemaking practices like hand
0:26.7	harvesting and hand sorting. With a rich history of accolades Justin is proud to
0:32.1	produce exceptional wines and hold the title of America's
0:36.0	number one luxury cabernet. Whether you're a first time wine drinker or a season
0:42.3	of fissionato, Justin has the perfect wine. first time wine drinker or a season aficionado.
0:43.7	Justin has the perfect wine for every occasion.
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0:54.6	Justin Wines also makes the perfect holiday gifts for clients,
0:59.7	colleagues, friends or family.
1:02.1	Don't miss out.
1:03.6	Visit Justin Wine.com
1:05.8	and use the promo code, Playbook 20% off for a limited time.
1:11.4	Welcome to Office Hours, this is David Melttser, and once again I got the greatest
1:14.8	backfield in Office Hours history here, led by the Incredible Stephen Jackson, but we have a new coach in town,
1:22.1	my mentor, a man who is so humble but yet so successful.
1:26.6	Chris Gardner, the pursuit of happiness, an incredible financial genius, but what he's really doing is inspiring our kids
1:34.0	and nobody's working harder every day he told me years ago our bench is deep Dave
1:40.2	don't worry and you got to help me pull the best out of our bench and the more I see the kids that exist today I'm right with you Chris it's
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