Name: The Promise of a Pencil
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Author: Adam Braun

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Chapter 1 The Spark of a Simple Request

Purpose is not found by simply following the safe path. By starting small with a massive vision, trusting local communities, and treating a charity li…

Chapter 2 Escaping the Golden Handcuffs 🔒

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Chapter 3 The Twenty Five Dollar Foundation 🔒

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Chapter 4 The For Purpose Revolution 🔒

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Chapter 5 Trusting the Local Guides 🔒

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Chapter 6 Speaking the Language of Vulnerability 🔒

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Chapter 7 A Story Worth Telling 🔒

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Chapter 8 Conclusion: Igniting Your Own Purpose 🔒

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The Promise of a Pencil

Adam Braun walked away from a massive Wall Street career

to build schools around the world. Discover the incredible

journey of Pencils of Promise and learn how to blend sharp

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