剋裏斯•加德納，暢銷書《當幸福來敲門》作者，威爾•斯密斯主演的同名電影中的人物原型。

加德納目前是加德納•裏奇投資公司的首席執行官，每年還在世界各地進行成功勵誌演講，他的書和演講為數以億計的讀者與聽眾帶來瞭希望與啓發。

Since Chris Gardner's remarkable transformation from homeless single father to millionaire—chronicled in his number one New York Times bestseller The Pursuit of Happyness , which inspired the movie of the same name—he has been inundated with two questions: "How did you do it?" and "How can I do it too?" Start Where You Are is Gardner's power-packed reply. Focusing on real issues that impact individuals in all walks of life, he provides a road map for success. If you've had the rug pulled out from under you, are dealing with the loss of a home or a job, a health or financial crisis, or simply can't find the motivation to pursue new challenges, these forty-four clear, cogent, and accessible life lessons are invaluable. In Start Where You Are , Chris Gardner shows us how to tap into the infinite resources we already have on hand to move in the only direction—forward!