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From Homeless to Wall Street: The Relentless Rise of Chris Gardner

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J.Andrew
May 01, 2025
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Chris Gardner wasn’t born with a silver spoon.
He didn’t have connections.
He didn’t get a head start.
He had a toddler, a dream, and no roof over their heads.

There were nights he slept in public bathrooms, shelters, or subway stations… all while showing up to a finance internship during the day — unpaid.

He didn’t fold.
He didn’t whine.
He didn’t wait for so…

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