I wanted to share something a little different with you today, marketing fans. I’ve recently been reading the story of a guy called Chris Gardner. For those of you that don’t recognise the name, he’s the lead character (and real person) in the film ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ starring Will and Jaden Smith as father and son. The movie is based on his life and his rise from homeless to millionaire.

The film itself only covers a small part of his life and I wanted to learn more about his rise and see what lessons it might teach me about my own life and quest for wealth. As a result, I picked up a copy of the amazing book that the film is based on, also entitled ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘.

There are several amazing stories in the book, which (naturally) goes into far more depth than the movie can. It’s one of those books that within every chapter, shows you a way forward with a line or phrase that resonates deeply in your mind.

The most powerful thing about it is the message that’s also put forward in the film in the following short clip. Enjoy it and let me know your thoughts on living your dreams in the comments below.

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