Bruce Lee’s Definite Chief Aim

When he wrote the following mission statement in January of 1969, Bruce Lee was 28 years of age and a minor TV star in the United States, having featured in a number of shows which included, most notably, the ill-fated Green Hornet series.

With his second child recently born and no financial security to speak of, the clearly

determined founder of Jeet Kune Do decided to put his “definite chief aim” down on paper.

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My Definite Chief Aim

I, Bruce Lee, will be the first highest paid Oriental super star in the United States. In return I will give

the most exciting performances and render the best of quality in the capacity of an actor. Starting

1970 I will achieve world fame and from then onward till the end of 1980 I will have in my possession $10,000,000. I will live the way I

please and achieve inner harmony and happiness.

Bruce LeeJan. 1969