The HEART of the American Dream: 100 Agents of Innovation Share Their Fearless Journeys in Today’s Economy
by Francisco Gonzalez
In this sequel to The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, Francisco Gonzalez introduces us to more innovators who are succeeding in today’s economy despite the increasing challenges to the American Dream. In this volume, documenting Francisco’s journey across America, he complements the ten characteristics of the mind with ten new uncommon characteristics of the heart. He demonstrates why it’s essential to build an entrepreneur’s mindset but also to understand that the driving force that keeps every entrepreneur going comes from the heart. In this volume, Francisco uncovers what is at the heart of the American Dream and why it is still possible to achieve in today’s economy.
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Francisco Gonzalez
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Most recently, he was a visiting professor at the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala City, where he has taught courses on entrepreneurship and innovation. Francisco has previously served in philanthropic development roles for three nonprofit organizations: National Review Institute, The James Madison Institute, and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. When he is not globetrotting, he resides in Florida, where he was born and raised.