Recent John Hope Bryant Blog Posts
John Hope Bryant Quote Of The Day
“The new definition of freedom is self-determination.”
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John Hope Bryant Quote Of The Day
“Good selfishness is where I benefit, but everyone else benefits more. Bad selfishness is where I benefit, and everyone else pays a price for it. Practice good selfishness.”
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John Hope Bryant Reveals ‘The Economics Of Rioting’ In Straight Talk Video Series
John Hope Bryant explains the economics of rioting, addressing reports of rioting in Milwaukee. He poses the question, “Why are we rioting?” Bryant founded Operation HOPE in 1992, which was born out of the Rodney King Riots of 1992. He explains, “You can’t be angry for a living.” Rioting is counterproductive, because people are destroying their own neighborhoods and communities. People are burning down the very businesses that are providing jobs in the community. “There are no good economics to rioting.” He encourages America to raise the economic energy and embrace a better way of protesting our concerns to achieve a better result.
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10M+ Viewer Mark Reached for ‘Straight Talk’ Silver Rights Video Series This Month.
A special thank you to all who tuned in, watched, paid attention, contributed to the dialogue, engaged in meaningful discussion, shared content you thought was important — and generally helped to shape and launch a new movement; this time online and digital.... read more
John Hope Bryant Quote Of The Day
“We have made dumb sexy for too long. Let’s make smart sexy again.”
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John Hope Bryant Quote Of The Day
“Try to ‘know’ less. Learn more. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason. So you listen twice as much as you talk.”
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John Hope Bryant Quote Of The Day
“There is no such thing called ‘non profit competition.’ There is enough poverty to go around.”
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Our History: More than 650K viewers tune in for the untold story of The Freedman’s Bank
In this video I unpack and tell the mostly untold story of The Freedman’s Bank, as created by President Abraham Lincoln immediately after the American Civil War, on March 3rd, 1865. Businessman and abolitionist Frederick Douglass went on to run the bank... read more
John Hope Bryant Unpacks The Economic World Through A Parking Meter
John Hope Bryant unpacks the mysteries of capitalism, which many people wrongly believe they should hate. He uses the example, “even an inanimate object understands capitalism,” signifying that even the smallest things we, as a society, take for granted are engaged in the system of capitalism. He offers an example, stating that the most passive form of capitalism you can imagine, a simple parking meter, is taking your money.
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Silver Rights Video: 600K Viewers tune in for video on the new HOPE Inside Model!
Operation HOPE, working with our growing list of credible partners, has continued to stand up a growing national network of HOPE Inside locations, within bank branches, hotels, big box retailers, government offices, grocery stores, houses of faith, hospitals —... read moreRecent Publications
How The Poor Can Save Capitalism
An inspiring and critically acclaimed new book builds a compelling economic argument for investing in America’s least wealthy consumers.
Love Leadership
In a world where leaders are leading by fear, a dynamic young leader shows how leading with love and respect creates success in business and life.
Recent Bryant Group Motorsports Blog Posts
Bryant tours exclusive Koenigsegg Automotive AB Factory in Sweden
During a recent business trip to Sweden I arrived a day early and had an enviable opportunity to take a private tour of the Koenigsegg Automotive AB factory, and to meet its founder, Christian Koenigsegg, an entrepreneur, inventor and innovator, who I now call a new... read more
4 Reasons why Auto Racing is the Toughest Sport on the Planet
Many people don’t understand motorsports, and specifically auto racing, because many simply don’t have a frame of reference or an access point. But for those who are unaware, let me tell you four reasons why auto racing is arguably the toughest sport on... read more
‘Bryant Designed’ Lotus Evora GTE car featured in coming Fast & Furious 8 Movie.
I had an opportunity to drop by and visit the set of Fast & Furious 8 the movie, here in North Atlanta. I was on the set because they chose to feature my personally designed Mansory Lotus Evora GTE car in the shoot. You will see the Lotus in the Facebook Live... read more
My Weekend Ride. The McClaren 570S.
As my specially designed Mansory Lotus Evora GTE is presently on loan to a movie production company, I had the opportunity to spend a long weekend behind the wheel of a stunningly beautiful McClaren 570S, compliments of Motorcars of Georgia — dealer... read more
Bryant fastest lap with Ford Performance Racing School at Utah Motorsports Campus
At end end of two full days at Ford Performance Racing School, and thanks to excellent instruction and track conditions outside of Salt Lake City, Utah, I had a strong 1:50 second run on the West Course of the Utah Motorsports Campus, in a great ‘rabbit and... read more
“Smooth Hands:” Bryant driving the Ford Performance BOSS302FRS at Utah Motorsports Campus in Utah
Thanks to the excellent race instructors at Ford Performance Racing School, and in part the early driver training from my friend Mark Hicks, this Utah Motorsports Campus, West Campus track run last week represented a good, clean run at Ford Performance Racing School .... read more
The Bryant’s at Ford Performance Racing School in Salt Lake City, Utah
As a benefit of purchasing a one of a kind 2017, Ford Shelby GT350R, which I hope to take possession of in the Fall, Natasha Bryant and I had the opportunity to both attend the Ford Performance Racing School at the Utah Motorsports Campus (otherwise known as the... read more
Mario Andretti: Not just a living legend in motorsports, but a class act too.
The world knows Mario Andretti as one of the best race car drivers in the world, and a historic winner of several prestigious racing titles, over multiple decades. My childhood friends and I spoke of him in the neighborhood in Compton, California, where I grew up... read more
Before the race. The look of comfort.
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Pro Timing Official Race Results from Bryant 3rd Place Podium Finish: 2 Hour Endurance Race & Inland Championship
I will post the detailed lap by lap timing later, but here are the summary, official race results from my April 2nd, 2016 3rd place overall podium finish, as well as my 1st place finish with my class (SR4), racing for Team FR-Shelby Racing, which is sponsored by... read moreShare and Be Sociable!
