Adam Braun
Adam Braun
Adam Braunis an American entrepreneur, bestselling author, and philanthropist. He is the Founder of Pencils of Promise, a non-profit organization that builds schools and increases access to education for children in the developing world...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth31 October 1983
CountryUnited States of America
abundant amongst knowledge million possess resources states united
The most abundant resources that we possess amongst the 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States are passion and knowledge, yet our most scarce resource is collaboration.
stories
Make your life a story worth telling,
movement gains momentum
For any movement to gain momentum, it must start with a small action.
dream bigs unreasonable
Big Dreams start with small unreasonable acts
dream boys journey
My journey began with a single pencil. While traveling through India in 2006, I asked a boy begging on the streets, 'If you could have anything in the world, what would you want?' and he answered me with two words: 'A pencil.' Luckily, I had one in my pocket, and in the second it took me to give it to him, a defining dream was born.
tourists traveler
Tourists see, and travelers seek.
dream passion reality
When it comes to fundraising for a social enterprise, if you are pursuing your true passion, you'll learn to become great at your craft because you'll care so much about perfecting the skills necessary to make that dream a reality.
two light would-be
In moments of uncertainty, when you must chose between two paths, allowing yourself to be overcome by either the fear of failure or the dimly lit light of possibility, immerse yourself in the life you would be most proud to live.
powerful elements done
The single most powerful element of youth is that you don't have the life experiences to know what can't be done.
discovery self comfort
True self-discovery begins where your comfort zone ends.
want language speak
Speak the language of the person you want to become.
inspiring uplifting art
What can a pencil do for all of us? Amazing things. It can write transcendent poetry, uplifting music, or life-changing equations; it can sketch the future, give life to untold beauty, and communicate the full-force of our love and aspirations.
meaningful thinking two
As our values are the core to who we are as human beings, they are also the easiest way to identify and connect with others in meaningful ways. Think about it - most political campaigns are based around values. Barack Obama's 2008 election campaign galvanized millions of youth behind two very clear values - hope and change.
voice movement weight
For any movement to gain momentum, it must start with a small action. This action becomes multiplied by the masses, and is made tangible when leadership changes course due to the weight of the movement's voice.