Chris Gardner

Last month, I was so honored to be the keynote speaker at Withum's State of the Firm in New Jersey. Sharing my story of resilience and persistence with such an inspiring group was a privilege.

Thank you, Withum , for the warm welcome and for living out the values of growth and innovation. Here's to a year of bold action and big dreams!

Man, in my NEXT ‘life’ I’m not even going to have children. If they've got a ‘mall’ in heaven I’m going to walk up to the ‘greeter’ and say ‘ I’m NEW’ here, can you tell me where to find the grandchildren?’ The ‘greeter’ will respond “Grandchildren, aisle ONE!” Happy BIRTHDAY HONEY BEAR! Poppa Bear LOVES U 2 D 🌜

to the premiere of “ Pursuit of HappYness”.

Rev. Cecil Willams. “Walk THAT WALK!” “You can’t just talk THAT TALK!” You’ve GOT to WALK THAT WALK and BABY steps count TOO!” Those words will never leave me! He’s the reason that I NEVER QUIT! Many a day, even today, I don’t know if I’m going to quit, crack or cry! But I keep it ROLLIN’!

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.

Dr. G In da’ HOUSE! AUS, Sharjah, UAE! Commencement speech class of 2024. I gave ALL of the graduates "homework." Commit to becoming WORLD CLASS at what you do, and the WORLD will come to Sharjah!

There are no words, just please Google Bill Lucy. The young lady standing between us is the granddaughter of one the sanitation workers that Bill Lucy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped organize in Memphis Tennessee. Google “I AM A MAN.” She said, “I am here because you were there in 1968 with Dr. King."

A lot of you know this picture and where I’m at and for the ones who don’t . . . this was the bathroom that my son and I slept in when we were homeless. I visit this place once every ten years, it helps me to appreciate where I am today. What you’ll notice is, I am standing in the doorway . . . I NEVER close the door. I am afraid if I do, all the ghosts and pain will come out. Will Smith said the same exact thing.

One of the most important lessons in life, I learned in this bathroom. The question was “How did I get here?” The answer was “I drove here.” The moral is, that you can’t change something until you own it. If I drove here I could drive outta here. Let’s roll.

SO THANKFUL for my Auntie! She was the LAST OG! Lillie Mae ALWAYS knew how to ROLL with STYLE AND CLASS! Went to sleep, at home in her own bed and WOKE up in HEAVEN! 97 YEARS! Like I said the LAST OG!

WOW. Eighteen years ago today, my story premiered on the big screen: "The Pursuit of Happyness"

This wasn’t just a movie—it was a testament to the power of determination, love, and belief in oneself, even in the darkest times. Watching Will Smith and Jaden bring this story to life was watching a dream come true, reminding me of the struggles and triumphs I lived through with my son, Christopher.

Today, I reflect not just on the journey that inspired the film but also on the incredible impact it’s had over the years. To all of you who’ve found strength, hope, or inspiration in this story—thank you. Your messages, your own journeys, and your belief in the possibility of a better tomorrow keep me going.

Here’s to never letting anyone tell us we can’t do something. And to always protecting our dreams.

Stay inspired, stay hungry. ✌🏿💪🏿🙏🏿

I had just asked Q “Man, How many copies of Thriller did you sell?”

His response . . .“I have no idea, they still countin!”

Miss you, my brother. 🙏🏿

Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others.

Packed house! Home stretch with three weeks to go in Q4. This is where we finish strong and THIS is where the players play! ✌🏿💪🏿🙏🏿

December 7, 1941. These are all of the lives lost on the U.S.S. Arizona on this day 83 years ago at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. Take a moment today to reflect on the people and things you have in your life.

Your dreams are valid, but they don’t work unless YOU do.
Life will throw challenges your way, but remember:

✅ Take baby steps forward every day.
✅ Stay true to your passion—it’s your compass.
✅ Keep walking, even when the path isn’t perfect.

The cavalry ain’t coming. YOU are the hero of your story.

What’s one step you’ll take today toward your goals? Share below and let’s get some inspiration going!

Thankful we are all still here. Let’s all act it. We all know some folks who didn’t make it to this Thanksgiving.

Mexico City, Mexico. 2,500 people. WOBI. FOCUS! No matter what happens in the outside world, WE’VE got to be able to control ‘our’ INSIDE WORLD!!

That’s a WRAP! Four hemispheres, three continents in two weeks! And just did a ‘day trip’ to Nashville. THREE WEEKS ‘off’ meaning, I’ll do nothing but the work of my foundation and my OTHER ‘day job!’ The GRIND won’t stop so why should I!? As long as you’re LOVIN’ it, it’s NOT a job, it’s a JOURNEY!