Adam Smith Family (Part 3 of 5)

The Adam Smith Story: It’s been exactly 5 years since a 2:30 minute, viral internet video would change Adam’s life forever.

Gaining negative media attention on national news, Adam Smith’s misplaced protest for LGBTQ rights would eventually take him on a journey of self-reflection and discovery. During that journey, a few of Adam's students asked to document his life experiences (stories) in this five-part series.

In this video Adam and his wife, Amy, recount how their family came to be.

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Purchase Adam’s Book.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/kindle/dp/B00UI...

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To learn more about Adam’s Story, visit his websites.
Link: http://www.MillionDollarCupOfWater.com

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See Adam’s Story on ABC’s 20/20:
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/cfo-...

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“Million Dollar Cup of Water” Book Description:

A memoir of Adam's journey from rags to riches, back to rags, and eventually to true wealth.

This book details the childhood that propelled Adam to chase money leading him to Wall Street, IBM and CFO roles, but never satisfying his craving for acceptance. After posting a poorly thought out 2.5 minute YouTube video to protest for human rights by ordering a free cup of water, his company was harassed, subsequently fired him, and quickly issued a press release. That press release led to a very public shaming on many media outlets, including the O’Reilly Factor and the Daily Show.

Over the next two years Adam received many offers for employment that were immediately rescinded after employers Googled his name. With repeated rejections, an inability to provide for his young family, and the belief that his online reputation now defined him, Adam fell into an identity crisis that pushed him into the darkest time in his life.

Through an authentic soul search and the healing presence of family and friends, Adam faced a reality that had always seemed too frightening and humiliating to accept. This search led him to the most beautiful truth he had never known, a truth that is in everything and everyone: when we choose to live an authentic life, we choose to finally live.

When he lost his job, he lost his equity in the company and six-figure salary, all amounting to over one million dollars in wealth, everything he was worth, or so he thought. The free cup of water turned into a million dollar cup of water that he would pay for all over again.