This Week in Startups E1085: Chris Atoki shares his inspiring story: from homeless to homeowner in 4 years through grit, technology & hustle
Jul 17, 2020
Chris Atoki, who overcame homelessness to become a tech professional and homeowner, shares his powerful story of resilience and grit. He dives into the hardships faced after dropping out of college, the relentless hustle of balancing work and education, and the journey of self-empowerment in the job market. Chris reflects on the challenges of discrimination and rejection while pursuing success. He emphasizes the importance of education, networking, and determination in transforming adversity into opportunity, inspiring others to chase their dreams.
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Chris's Grueling Schedule
- Chris Atoki worked full-time while attending college full-time, just like Jason Calacanis.
- He had minimal time for anything besides work, school, and attempting to sleep.
Redeploy Wasted Time
- Redeploy time spent on unproductive activities, like watching excessive TV, towards self-improvement.
- Chris and Jason both worked extensively instead of watching TV to advance their careers.
Hitting Rock Bottom
- Despite working and studying full-time, Chris lost his job, was kicked out of his mom's house, and ran out of money.
- This forced him to drop out of college only months before graduation.