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About Ben Carson
Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. is an American politician, author, and retired neurosurgeon who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Raised in poverty in Detroit by a single mother with a third-grade education, Carson overcame severe disadvantages to become one of the world's most celebrated pediatric neurosurgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is widely known for performing the first successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the back of the head in 1987.
Carson's core philosophy centers on the power of the human mind to overcome any circumstance — summarized in his 'THINK BIG' framework: Talent, Honesty, Insight, being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-depth learning, and God. He believes that disciplined thinking, personal responsibility, and refusing to accept limitations are the foundations of any extraordinary life.
Chat with Ben when you're...
- Working on pioneering pediatric neurosurgery or separating conjoined twins
- Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
- Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
- Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
- Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation
