TechTown Art Uploaded

We’ve uploaded examples of the comic art from the TechTown event referred to in my previous blog post. Stephanie Crowley and Jim Nuttle of The Clearing and Tashif Turner of Wayne State University were the artists. Please see our feature for more examples of this artwork. The second page of our feature includes enlarged versions of the illustrations.

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Posted on September 29, 2009

25742 Comments

Dear Chris,
You changed my life today….
Thank God for you.

Posted by Charrise Lacy on October 2, 2009

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Thank you so much for your time and knowledge in Sharing your life experiences and care with (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Thank you Mr. Gardner (and your staff) for a peak into a small part of your life. The blogs, videos, photos, etc. are so inspiring that I’ve decided to take action and start where I am.

I am a life/long artist (dancer/actress), new mother (to a two-year old girl), and wife (to the man in my life who supports me unconditionally).

For years I believed that I could not be an artist and a business woman. I now stand proudly in my belief that I can do anything. I’ve always had an interest in business/entrepreneurship and now I am pursuing it, unapologetically.

Thank you again.
You’ll be hearing from me soon!
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Posted by Tumaini Rivera on October 24, 2009

Sir m from india and just want to convey that you that you have giving me my lost hope!

Sir you are an amazing person and if i could even become tiny percent of what you are i would consider myself as the most fortunate!

I want to pursue a career where in i am answerable to my ownself and prove that m not disposable as many think!

Love ya

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Posted by Nilesh Amolik on October 27, 2009

Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.

Posted by Brown on October 29, 2009

Dear Mr. Cris:
I write you from Spain. I have just seen the movie and known the history of your life. I deeply admire you. You inspire to the rest of the people to being good persons.
I will never give up with my dreams.
I will say to you in my language: Muchas gracias!

Posted by Carmen on November 7, 2009

Hi Chris

My name is Kate Rogalska. I am Polish woman leaving and – as you could say – pursuing my dream of happiness in London. I was born and raised in communist Poland, in typical family with drinking, violent father, undervalued and scared mother, and two younger siblings which I was a mother figure for some time. Times were interesting enough- with political transformation but no changes in mentality of being helpless and constantly oppressed – I always felt I was leaving somebody else’s life rather than mine. Since I moved to England 6 years ago I know what life can be – how hard and challenging, but worthy and beautiful.
When I was reading your book (The pursuit of happyness), I felt your loneliness amongst adults and their cruelty, I understood luck of role model in your life and I smiled, remembering my cravings for cigarettes when the times where bad for me. I too had to make those choices of having something to eat or buying a ticket to get to work or collage. Although never been on the street I was homeless for almost a year, leaving under friend’s roof. One of my previous jobs was to manage hostels for homeless, refugees, young, single mothers and ex convicts. I have seen and heard a lot of stories… sometimes so sad that some of my friends are having difficulties to believe me…
I am writing to you to appreciate you and your spirit you share so honestly and openly with others.
I am writing to you because:
You could be an alcoholic like your father; I could be an alcoholic like my father
You could become a violent man, with wrong attitude to life; I have been in violent relationship and one day I almost grabbed the knife to hurt my abuser.
You believed you are worth more, that you and your children deserve more and better. I had to learn to believe that – after years of putting myself down and everybody else in front.
I am writing to you because you are black and I am white and coming from completely different backgrounds - we both know what “being green” means.
Thank you for listening.
Kate

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Posted by Intentionoverall on December 6, 2009

Ola, Chris Garner, moro no Brasil e seu filme aqui é muito assistido, voce é um exemplo de homem, guerreiro e vitorioso, parabéns!!!me espelho em voce!!

Posted by Mirian on January 15, 2010

Hi Chris, I just watched the movie DVD “The Pursuit of Happyness” with a group of friends. I even went to search you in live interview from the Youtube. There were many exciting and fruitful discussion among my group of friends after watching the DVD together. You are indeed very inspiring and had provoked many of us to think about life. One of the very interesting observations that we had was that we found you did not possess any bitterness despite your difficult circumstances, even though you did not even have a pleasant childhood. With this, I’m a little curious, may I ask how did you manage your emotion throughout your difficult years and is it true that you did not harbor bitterness or blame others for your previous mishap? I believe you have so much to offer in your life from your advise.

Thank you very much…. smile

Phil

Posted by Philip H. Ang on January 21, 2010

You are definitely an inspiration. It’s like a lifeline to this burned out single divorced mother of 7 children, working for $9k a year and living in a 2 bedroom house… Although 5 of my children are currently in college, its still very hard to see the forest for the trees when I’m feeling stranded on a desert island and wondering how much longer can I hang in there before I can experience the fruits of all the laboring, struggling and suffering.

Posted by Jacqueline Bell on February 27, 2010

I’m unemployed for the 1st time in 25 yrs. It’s been less than 6 mos, & I’m reading Start Where You Are as part of my personal development. I’m mildly annoyed by a stmt made in Lesson #41, God’s in the Details, keyword: Reverence.  The reader is told that the next time they see someone on the street begging, if they want to help, before leaving a restaurant to have their half-eaten food wrapped up to go and to hand it to the next hungry person who crosses their path.  NONSENSE! Who wants to eat something you’ve already breathed on and picked over?  Where is the DIGNITY in that?  If a person really wanted to help another human being, at least you can afford them
their dignity with a FRESH, HOT sandwich or whatever your money can manage.  POVERTY doesn’t equate to LESS RESPECT!

Posted by rene washington on March 1, 2010

hi

im a teatcher from Portugal in Europe and i have many students with difficulties in finding their own way. All have different social problems and it is not easy for us teachers motivate them. Then in class we watched the movie “Pursuit of Happiness”. And for the first time I saw in their eyes a hope for the future.
With this message I wonder if it is possible to exchange ideas with Chris Gardner or send us a letter or message.
More informations about us send a message.

thanks for your time

Posted by Delfim Oliveira on March 24, 2010

Humbled and encouraged by your story.  Thankful for your example of vision, education, hard work and faith.

I’m adding your story to a “shoebox” I’m preparing for each of my children and pray that it inspires them as it has also touched me.

God Bless

Posted by Georgia Peach on March 28, 2010

Dear Mr. Gardner,
I hereby parabenizalo and cheer for your knowledge and talent in which God has placed on his hands, and with victory and a lot of guts and determination you have managed to do what was necessary to “survive” in a courageous and humble.
I’m Bruno Ferreira 25AN I’m black I have 1 meter and 89 centimeters live in Brazil and do not speak English Fluently’m using google (translator) to express my words.
I wonder if there is any possibility of an exchange to learn and study there.
No work today as Citibank analyst crÊtito and not gathered together the money necessary.
I graduated in Business Administration Finance from univercidade Zumbi dos Palmares and I univercidade economy in a city where I live.
my e-mail for any eventuality ... (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
I thank you,
A strong hug for you and your family.
Regards,
Bruno Ferreira.

Posted by Bruno Ferreira on March 28, 2010

Mr Gardner,

Just recently I picked up the audio version of “Start where you are.“at our local library. Thanks! I am only on disc 5 so far and you have made me laugh, cry and think. I am in sales and was driving in Chicago so you know what traffic is like when you got to the “pen and the business card” I almost lost it. I have looked at people I am associated with and wondered on the days that they didn’t have a pen what the heck they were thinking. Obviously not about making a sale.

Tears rolled when you speak of your children. I was also a single father kids 4 and 12 when mom decided to leave. That was the sales pitch of my life. She wanted to party and through it all I sat as calmly as I could muster and explained that if she wanted to go and party she didn’t need the kids hanging on her. I would take custody and she could see them whenever she wanted. Whatever I said I said it right because I got custody, even the judge couldn’t believe it. But she didn’t fight it. I have been happy about that decision ever since. The youngest turn 30 this year and is earning a masters while working full time.

You have stirred up a thousand thoughts with your comments and the parallels in our lives up to a point are uncanny. I am adopted. I know my mother now passed. My step father, the only father I have ever known was a career Navy man and I followed and served in the Navy from 1969 to 1976. As I said I took responsibility for my children and raised them. Now I am an Independent Sales Representative. There are many other little things that parallel your story but I don’t want to bore anyone.

The last thing I wanted to thank you for is the force with which you put your faith out front no apologies. It is refreshing and uplifting. May God continue to bless you as you touch so many lives.

Have a wonderful Easter!
Lance Davenport

Posted by Lance Davenport on April 1, 2010

Chris, I don’t want to embarrass you by going on at too much length about how much respect I have for you, but I wanted to simply say that this world could use a few thousand more of you.
We would have most of our problems under control in a flash, and the rest well underway of getting there, too.
I also must say how great it is to see how gladly you share your wealth of knowledge, character, and faith to the betterment of anyone you see needs help.
You, sir, understand what the Bible and the wisest of people have always know, which is that the best way to help those in need is not to simply do for them, but instead to SHOW THEM THE WAY.
You are a giant, and I pray for a very long and fruitful quest in your personal mission for success in all things.
God bless you, Chris!

Posted by oldpink on April 16, 2010

hermano no se nada de ingles pero estoy seguro que vos sabes español, acabo de ver la pelicula basada en tu vida ,es admirable tu vida ,la mia no esta lejos de ser lo mismo por lo que tu historia me resulto inspiradora , me gustaria saber que es de la vida de tu hijo chris y como sigue la relacion entre ustedes,no te dije soy de argentina,saludos.

Posted by marcelo oscar soria on April 17, 2010

I would like to send my Book the Hard copy to have signed with my name. I have the Pursit of Happyness which I received at a booksigning in Denver Co. However I purchased the Start where you Are and would like to have it signed with my name,, to SHARON. Where could or would I need to sent this book? to have to signed and returned to me..Your attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. 
Thanks, Sharon M.

Posted by Sharon on April 21, 2010

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Posted by Andy on April 27, 2010

Hi Chris appreciated, thank you for placing at the disposal of all their life experience, is simply fascinating. As there are no barriers when it wants to achieve something, I started to look for an online translator to bring this text to your language. I’m Venezuelan, and I would love to meet and make contact with you. I send you a hug and wish continued success in your life.

P.D.: no hablo ni escribo ingles, si consigue algun error gramatical, excuseme!

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Dear Mr.Gardner,
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I don’t speak english, but CHRIS GARDNER IS THE BEST. INSPIRATION, COURAGE, STRENGTH. Rafael from Brazil

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