"There is a difference between broke and being poor. Being broke is a temporary economic condition, but being poor is a disabling frame of mind and a depressed condition of your spirit, and you must vow to never, ever be poor again."

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John Hope Bryant

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John Hope Bryant is an entrepreneur and author known for his work in economic empowerment and social justice, founding Operation HOPE.

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