When asked how she navigates the instability of the real world, Kaling revealed her superpower: delusion. She acknowledged this is a trait she may share with the current president — a fact she called 'both horrifying and interesting' — but argued that self-belief, even when it seems unrealistic, is what carries you forward. She gave graduates explicit permission to root for themselves, and reminded them that success isn't a zero-sum game: while you're cheering for yourself, cheer for those around you too.