23 July 2008

Pursuit of Happyness


I just wanted everyone to check out this pic I got at my company's tradeshow last week in Las Vegas. Chris Gardner, the man on whom the movie" The Pursuit of Happyness" was our keynote speaker and I got to meet him personally and discuss his life story...quite simply, an amazing person who gave a great message to people. It was essentially this: All the material gains he has had, the triumphs and defeats in his life, nothing was more important to him than breaking the cycle of absentee fathers in his family....nothing is more important than his son, and knowing who his father was.....basically told everyone that nothing else will matter if you have failed in your home"...he got a standing ovation for that one. After we spoke, he told me to "show him the love, brotha"....and he gave me a big bear hug....


3 comments:

Papa Jones said...

I have read some wonderful things about this guy in some periodicals I have. What a great opportunity. I love real life hero stories.

Oldest Girl said...

Doug you are pretty lucky. I really enjoyed your telling us about the experience! I had a great time with you at the reunion! You and Jodi won the prize! Thanks for hanging at moms for so long! You are the best!

Mama said...

Wow! Awesome Doug!! You didn't even tell us about this! What a cool and fun experience! Thanks for the photo! Loves. . .Mom