Wes Moore
Wes Moore
#### Full Name and Common Aliases
Wes Moore is a renowned author, social entrepreneur, and former U.S. Army paratrooper.
#### Birth and Death Dates
Born: 1978, exact date not publicly disclosed.
Death: Still alive.
#### Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American.
Professions: Author, Social Entrepreneur, Former U.S. Army Paratrooper.
Early Life and Background
Wes Moore was born in 1978 to a single mother who worked multiple jobs to provide for her family. Growing up in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood, Wes struggled with poverty, violence, and racism, but his resilience and determination allowed him to excel academically. He attended Johns Hopkins University on an Army ROTC scholarship, graduating magna cum laude in 2001.
Major Accomplishments
Deployed as a U.S. Army paratrooper in the Balkans
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors
Earned an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University
Founded BridgeEdU, a non-profit organization aiming to reduce college dropout rates by providing students with real-world work experiences
Notable Works or Actions
Wes Moore is the author of two bestselling books:
1. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, which explores his life story and that of another man with the same name who went on to commit a violent crime.
2. The Work: My Search for Lifelong Purpose Inside the New York Times Bestselling Novel The Alchemist.
Impact and Legacy
Wes Moore's life story is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and determination in overcoming adversity. As a public speaker, he has inspired countless individuals with his message of hope and empowerment. His work as an author, social entrepreneur, and advocate continues to make a lasting impact on communities worldwide.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Wes Moore is widely quoted and remembered for his:
Unwavering commitment to empowering underprivileged youth
Inspiring life story of overcoming adversity through education and hard work
* Innovative approach to addressing social issues through entrepreneurship and advocacy
Quotes by Wes Moore
Wes Moore's insights on:
Young boys are more likely to believe in themselves if they know that there’s someone, somewhere, who shares that belief. To carry the burden of belief alone is too much for most young shoulders.
After my time working for the government as a soldier, I reacquainted myself with the possibilities of government as a force for good beyond its awesome capacity as a force in war and security.
I’m not a warmonger – like many who have worn the uniform, I am particularly averse to war. I’m also not someone who believes in empire building or imperialistic or paternalistic attitudes about the world outside of America. But our passion, influence, and responsibility as humans can never end at our borders.
I sat back, allowing Wes’s words to sink in. Then I responded, “I guess it’s hard sometimes to distinguish between second chances and last chances.
One thing I began to realize in my travels was that everyone I met who was truly successful – whether in business, in philanthropic work, in human rights, in government, or in raising a family – shared one common trait: they were fanatically passionate about the work they did.
Abdullah explained to me the man had not understood the significance of the image on the flag, so Abdullah told him it was a picture of Afghanistan – a picture of his country. At that, the man had shrugged and walked away. That’s when I started to understand that our goal of establishing loyalty to a national government was possibly in trouble.
When our passion for the Great Commission, becomes our search for the Great Politician, we know we’re lost.