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-fatedGreen Hornet series. With his second child recently born and no financialsecurity to speak of, the clearly determined founder of Jeet Kune Do decided to put his "definite chief aim" down on paper.
The rest is history.
Transcript follows.
(Source: Bruce Lee aficionado, Jake Fillon; Image of Bruce Lee via.)
Transcript
The rest is history.
Transcript follows.
(Source: Bruce Lee aficionado, Jake Fillon; Image of Bruce Lee via.)
Transcript
SECRET
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 Lee
Jan. 1969
