第1章 Praise for The Memo
“There are two books every black person in America must own and read: the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Chaos or Community and John Hope Bryant's The Memo.”
—Roland S. Martin, Host/Managing Editor, NewsOne Now, TV One, and Senior Analyst, Tom Joyner Morning Show
“John Hope Bryant offers a simple message for personal success and a better world. In a complex, challenging, and confusing world, we all need clarity, honesty, and insight. There's a great deal of all three in this fine book.”
—Seán Cleary, Executive Vice Chair, FutureWorld Foundation
“The Memo exalts wisdom and education—drawn out of the darkness of ignorance, misunderstanding, self-devaluation. Drawn out of poverty.”
—Rev. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, retired Pastor, First AME Church, Los Angeles; Professor, Center for Religion and Civic Culture, USC; and cofounder, Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement, USC
“The Memo is a means for us to begin leveling the economic playing field and creating a much broader sense of ownership in our shared economic future.”
—Bryan Jordan, Chairman, President, and CEO, First Horizon National Corporation
“Bryant's rules for economic liberation are applicable to all who recognize that inner capital is the currency for success.”
—Susan Somersille Johnson, Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, SunTrust Banks, Inc.
“Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. presented for America a vision that is still uncompleted. This book presents a simultaneously inspiring and hands-on memo on what is needed on the way there.”
—Dr. Pekka Himanen, philosopher and cofounder of Global Dignity
“Through John's vision and approachable guide to economic well-being outlined in The Memo, I believe a path to prosperity and happiness is well within a person's reach.”
—Zak Pym Williams, actor
“Read this book and reclaim your power to live to your full potential.”
—Peter Ueberroth, Managing Director, The Contrarian Group, and former Major League Baseball Commissioner
“John Hope Bryant provides a formula for upgrading your personal software and understanding how to leverage yourself in today's society.”
—Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, Revolution, and cofounder of AOL
“Too many of us in America have lost our way. John Bryant gives you hope. All you've got to do is read, listen, act. Every one of us can do it. You can do it!”
—Peter Georgescu, Chairman Emeritus, Young & Rubicam
“John Hope Bryant is a beacon of light for the economically disaffected. If ever there was a one-stop shop for 21st-century life and career advice, this is it.”
—Clare Woodcraft-Scott, CEO, Emirates Foundation
“This book gives us the necessary vision and real-life practical tools to climb our financial mountain and enjoy the beautiful sunny summit that we deserve.”
—Özlem Denizmen, entrepreneur, Young Global Leader, author, and spearhead of the financial literacy movement in Turkey
“This book delivers the missing ingredient in the financial lives of too many people today: hope.”
—Chris Gardner, owner and CEO, Christopher Gardner International Holdings
“John is giving his readers raw examples of his personal life in hopes of empowering them to invest in themselves, to be responsible, and to make the world a better place for all of us.”
—Rev. Dr. C. T. Vivian, founder of C. T. Vivian Leadership Institute
“John's call for people to aspire to build something has the power to transform America and the rest of the world at a time when technological breakthroughs are making millions more jobs obsolete.”
—Karim Hajji, CEO, Casablanca Stock Exchange
“John Hope Bryant has once again written an essential book. The Memo is nothing less than a field manual for success in the 21st century.”
—Paul Smyke, Head of North America and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, LLC
“The Memo is a fresh and inspirational take on how to think about money, success, and personal fulfillment.”
—Ellen Alemany, Chairwoman and CEO, CIT Group
“This book will ensure that wealth is developed not only in financial capital but also through the mental capacity that makes it timeless.”
—Phuti Mahanyele, Executive Chairperson, Sigma Capital
“At a time when so many believe that the American Dream is dead, The Memo offers hope in the form of a prescription for prosperity.”
—Frank Martell, President and CEO, CoreLogic, Inc.