
The Promise of a Pencil
How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
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Narrated by:
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Kirby Heyborne
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By:
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Adam Braun
Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just 16 years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India. When Braun asked the boy what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, "A pencil."
This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave a prestigious job at Bain & Company to start with just $25 at the age of 24. Using his unique "for-purpose" approach, he helped redefine the space in which business, philanthropy, and social media intersect. And a mere five years later, Pencils of Promise has now built more than 200 schools around the world, proving that anyone can create a movement that matters.
The Promise of a Pencil chronicles Braun’s journey through more than 50 countries to find his calling, as each chapter explains the steps that every person can take to ignite their own passion and potential. His trailblazing story takes listeners behind the scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous celebrities and hometown heroes. Driven by compelling stories and shareable insights, this is a vivid and inspiring book that will give listeners the tools to unlock their own extraordinary journey of self-discovery.
If you have ever wanted a more purpose-driven life, if you have ever felt like you could become more than your current circumstances allow, it’s time to ask yourself, "What do I want most in the world?" And through the lessons shared in this book, turn those ideas into reality.
©2014 Colleen Hoover (P)2014 Simon & SchusterListeners also enjoyed...




















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amazing story and worth a listen
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Good beginning, weak ending
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Where does The Promise of a Pencil rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
The best!What was one of the most memorable moments of The Promise of a Pencil?
All of the chapters (mantras) were extremely uplifting, inspirational and emotional for me.Which scene was your favorite?
When Adam gave the first pencil to a little boy in India; The lighning moment when the idea of "Pencils of Promise" first came into his mind; Adam showing his grandma the first school he built in her honor... And so many others! I burst into tears of emotion so many times!What insight do you think you’ll apply from The Promise of a Pencil?
Anyone can change the world with small acts of kindness that can become massive game changers to improve the world and make it a better place.Any additional comments?
Adam Braun is one of my heroes. Hearing his story it was clear for me that no one has a good reason not to follow their dreams and change the world. The "For pourpose" approach for social entrepeneurship blew my mind and got me actually defining my own project. The way he opened so many doors and inspired others to make his dream their own is totally awesome. I'm so thankful for him and for finding this great book.You say you cannot change the world? Read this!
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Thank you Adam and thank you Kirby
Extraordinary story that will move you!
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A young man with a big heart!
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inspiring and uplifting!
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excellent!
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Chills the whole way through!
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life Changing Read
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Inspiring!
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