Dr. Ben Carson: The Dog That Never Bothered Him Again

Dr. Ben Carson shares the unforgettable childhood story of the dog that stopped chasing him after he learned one simple lesson: fear gives obstacles power. Speaking at CPAC, Carson explains how overcoming fear helped shape his life and why courage, education, and personal responsibility remain essential to preserving the American Dream.

Reflecting on his own upbringing in Detroit, Carson discusses how his mother's insistence on reading transformed him from the bottom of his class to the top. He argues that education empowers individuals to reject a victim mentality, think independently, and resist ideological manipulation. Carson also addresses the importance of parental involvement, protecting children, and speaking boldly in defense of faith, common sense, and American values.

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CPAC hosts incredible guests and speakers including Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire, the late Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA, Steve Bannon of War Room, Donald Trump Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Dan Bongino, and many more leading voices in conservative media and politics.