Can a College Grad Succeed Starting with Only $25?

[pampchefrhondab]

Some interesting articles.

My favorite was a guy who was a college grad. He was forced to read a book about how the middle class just can't make it in America anymore. He went to a town w/only $25 in his pocket. Ended up staying at a homeless shelter for few months. He got a job w/a moving crew and manged to save up to pay cash for a truck. Then got an apartment and ended up doing very well for himself. He never told any of his employers he was a college grad. He did all of this to write a book - now I can't remember the name of it. I'm going to have to look it up because I want my kids to read his book:thumbup:!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Some interesting articles.

My favorite was a guy who was a college grad. He was forced to read a book about how the middle class just can't make it in America anymore. He went to a town w/only $25 in his pocket. Ended up staying at a homeless shelter for few months. He got a job w/a moving crew and manged to save up to pay cash for a truck. Then got an apartment and ended up doing very well for himself. He never told any of his employers he was a college grad. He did all of this to write a book - now I can't remember the name of it. I'm going to have to look it up because I want my kids to read his book:thumbup:!

Wish I 'd seen that. We watched Dateline instead - not nearly as interesting.

If you find out the title of the book, please post it!

 

[Kodeysmom]

I didn't catch that one either. But i did find the book and here is a little more info.
Book is Scratch Beginnings by Adam Shepard.Scratch Beginnings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHere is also a link to a youtube video, once there, there are quite a few other videos with interviews with Adam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKgqIrd-7Xc
www.scratchbeginnings.com

 

[chefsteph07]

I taped it, very curious to watch it. I'll chime back in afterward!

 

[3RingChef]

Wow, that sounds like an inspiring story! It just goes to show that hard work and determination can truly lead to success. I will definitely have to look up the book and recommend it to others. Thanks for sharing!