The Promise of a Pencil
How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
Recommended by Bernie Hollywood, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #19 in Breakup
The riveting story of how a young man turned $25 into more than 200 schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life.
Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, “A pencil.” This small request led to a staggering series of events that took Braun backpacking through dozens of countries... more
Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, “A pencil.” This small request led to a staggering series of events that took Braun backpacking through dozens of countries... more
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Bernie Hollywood Happy #WorldBookDay2020 here’s my number one book choice: #ThePromiseOfAPencil by the author @AdamBraun that is a must read if you wish to be truly inspired. It’s a true story that shares the essential lessons to creating a life of meaning, passion, and purpose. RT https://t.co/GfErmKl2Gd (Source)
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