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Chris Gardner (Will Smith), nearing thirty, was struggling with an unsuccessful career and a destitute life. Every day, he hustled around various hospitals trying to sell bone density scanners. By chance, he realized that becoming a stockbroker didn't require a college degree—just a good grasp of numbers and interpersonal relationships. With this newfound insight, he approached the manager of Dean Witter, Jay Twistle, and secured an internship opportunity through sheer persistence. I particularly admire his response during the interview. The interviewer asked: "If someone shows up for an interview without formal attire and I still hire him, what would you think?" Chris replied: "Then his pants must be pretty nice!" What a brilliant and creative answer—it stood out uniquely to anyone who heard it. No wonder Jay Twistle also told him, "You're quite an odd one."

There were 20 interns, all required to work unpaid for six months, with only one person being hired at the end. This was an incredibly difficult challenge for Chris Gardner. At this time, his wife, unable to endure their impoverished life, left for New York alone. Chris Gardner and his son lost their home due to extreme poverty and had to live a nomadic existence. He continued selling bone density scanners while interning and later had to queue up at the church to secure shelter provided by the church's relief efforts. Despite everything, Chris Gardner remained optimistic and taught his son not to lose hope. A memorable moment was on the basketball court when he told his son: "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't achieve greatness—not even me." Due to their dire financial situation, Chris Gardner even sold his blood. Hard work pays off; Chris Gardner eventually stood out through his own efforts, securing a job as a stockbroker, and later founded his own company.

"My part of living is called 'taking the bus'" — the story begins

"My part of living is called 'making a fool of myself'" — discovering that the hip-hop girl who was watching over his scanner during the interview ran away with it, prompting him to chase her down

"This current part of my life is called 'running ragged'" "Happiness will come knocking again, and life will find its release"

"I'm the kind of person—if you ask me a question and I don't know the answer, I'll tell you 'I don't know,' but I promise I know how to find the answer, and I will find it." Interviewer said, "Suppose someone comes to an interview without wearing a suit and I hire him, what would you say?" "Then his pants must be pretty fancy" — the interview

Father and son on the basketball court — "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't amount to anything, not even me, alright?"

"If you have a dream, you have to protect it"

"Those who haven't achieved anything themselves will tell you that you can't either"

"This short phase of my life is called happiness" — becoming a broker