Gardner's 'Pursuit of Happyness' Never Ends

Author/entrepreneur rose from homelessness; offers advice


By A. Scott Walton
Times are tough, to put it mildly.
And from the perspective of author/entrepreneur Chris Gardner - whose rise from homelessness to high cotton in the corporate world inspired a major motion picture starring Will Smith - neither raising the white flag of surrender to circumstances, nor waiting for some heroic rescue from the recession, are viable options.
"The cavalry ain't coming," Gardner said bluntly in an exclusive sit-down with EyeSeeStyle.
So, it's best to learn new modes of fending for ourselves in this economy.
Gardner's latest book about the secrets to his success comes at a most opportune time. "Start Where You Are" offers professional solid advice on how to free themselves from conventional career choices and transition into work that fulfills them personally and financially.

Gardner's visit to Atlanta has a purpose. On Saturday, October 2 (3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) he's hosting "MasterCard's Financial Education Seminar" at the Hyatt Peachtree Atlanta Hotel. The session is free and open to the public, but guests must RSVP (1-800-694-9891) to guarantee themselves a seat.
A centerpiece of Gardner's presentation will be his "C-5 Complex" prescription for financial security, and how the baby steps you make toward a fulfilling career can actually leave a positive footprint for others to follow.