Monday, April 7, 2008

CHRISTOPER GARDNER

Topic: An evening with Christopher Gardner

Please respond to the following prompts:
(1) Chris Gardner talked a lot about overcoming “life” in order to achieve his dream of becoming a stock broker on Wall Street. Have you ever felt like there was something that you were passionate about achieving in your life? What was it? Explain.

(2) Becoming a stock broker on Wall Street with only a high school diploma, these days, seems nearly impossible. It is a cutthroat world out there. What are your career dreams and what are some of the steps you need to take in order to achieve them?


(3) Do you think you really understand the reality of achieving your dreams? What are some characteristics it takes to make your dreams come true? Explain these characteristics.


(4) On a side note: If you attended the dinner and the presentation, what did you like best about the evening and did anything Chris say resonate with you?

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