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  • Up from Nothing

  • The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed
  • By: John Hope Bryant
  • Narrated by: John Hope Bryant
  • Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (131 ratings)

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Up from Nothing

By: John Hope Bryant
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American opportunity is not dead. Best-selling author and entrepreneur John Hope Bryant outlines the mindset and practices that will allow us to achieve the American dream, no matter what our current circumstances are.

Facing a challenging economy, too many Americans despair of improving their lives. But John Hope Bryant insists that America is still the land of opportunity. Up from Nothing revives the forgotten story of the American dream. It's about our beginnings as a nation of go-getters who believed they were winners before they won.

Using the inspiring story of his own rise from humble beginnings and that of his parents and grandparents, Bryant shows how individually we can change our mindset from survivor to thriver to winner and move beyond just getting by or being financially independent to becoming wildly successful. Collectively, we need to become a nation of winners once again.

By ensuring that every stakeholder in America has access to the five pillars of success - massive education, financial literacy, strong family structure, self-esteem, and supportive role models - Bryant shows how we can fulfill the promise of America’s greatness. But to do so, we must turn away from distractions - such as political in-fighting or racial and class divisions - and focus on what we can control. This is not an audiobook of tips on how to get a better job or make more money. It’s about adopting a new way of thinking that will do all that for us and more. Up from Nothing is the new (old) business plan to keep us winning as a country.

©2020 John Hope Bryant (P)2020 John Hope Bryant
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Life Changing!!!

Absolutely life changing! Earth rattling!!! It’s not about black or white, it’s about green. I’m forever moved forward because of the wisdom in this book. Forever grateful. Give this book to everyone you can. Whether you like them or not. This is the bridge of unity you hear so much about. It exists!

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Inspirational

I had been listening to Mr. Bryant on social media and decided to give the book a try. it's very inspirational. Coming from a pretty similar, even having lived in Compton I enjoyed hearing how he fought for the life he wanted, and how he's a champion for others to do the same.

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Amazing

This is a must listen for every up and coming business owners god bless Mr Bryant 👍🏾

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A new vision for US

I recommend this book to every American, especially those who ponder inclusivity as a way to design a more vibrant and thriving US. For those who have argued that this capitalistic society we call home is unfair and poses more roadblocks than pathways, then reading this book will perhaps do you some good if you are open. John’s consistent repetition that America is a young experiment, equally having a rich legacy of persons from all of the world, her color is ultimately and have always been green. That premise alone was paradigm shifting from a personal level.
Additionally, some gems I came across in the guise of more so reassurance was the power of ones network, how to take the negativity and stay on course and the biggest of all; knowing when to get out of my own way. There’s a lot more and of course each person dissects what they need to based on the prescription needed for their hang ups to push forward in life. Give it a read and see how you can apply those lessons based on where you are and build to scale.

I will definitely be rereading this book and will continue to listen to it during my daily walks.

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Awesomeness

The most dangerous person is a person with out hope. The best quote ever, Thrive

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Inspiring

This book inspires me to be and do better. It helped me to see the word "no" as an opportunity.

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Great 1st read

Great 1st Book for anyone, young or old and believe in yourself and want to become an entrepreneur but need a blueprint to get started. This is a good opportunity to learn from.

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Great and digest able material

I really enjoyed the personal stories and examples shared in this book. John Hope Bryant gives tools and information that can be readily applied in daily life.

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I'm Ready. Are you?

Lets set out on a brand new business plan. The author makes a great case to truly make America great again.

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wonderful!

This book is so on point with what America needs today. This is a true work of art. I highly recommend anyone read this book and share with friends and family. This book spreads the word of hope to everyone.

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