152 Quotes by Chris Gardner

Your net worth can fluctuate, but your self-worth should only appreciate.

As long as you have a plan for how you'll live, don't let jealous people turn their insecurities into yours.

Your skills may not be anything out of the ordinary, but you can do miraculous things with what you've got. Maybe it's your parenting skills, or your compassion. It may be your curiosity, your imagination or unique style of fashion. Even if it seems to be no big deal, the lesson here is we all have unique abilities and talents.

If you're having a hard time recognizing your gifts, look to someone else you know who's been resourceful. You may be surprised by how your own strengths rise to the surface by watching someone else.

When you're doing something you're truly passionate about, there is no plan B.

When someone says, 'You can't,' what it really means is that they can't - so why should you get to?

Everybody got a dream. What's the plan?

We can all learn something from people we admire.

I also often hear people say that the deck is stacked against them because of racism, sexism, or other oppressive 'isms.' But once you let go of the blame and excuses, you'll see that you can alter your position on your own.