In his closing advice, Yang addressed the anxiety that graduating students feel about not knowing what comes next. He reassured them that uncertainty is not a deficiency but a natural and even necessary condition for growth. Borrowing from Ralph Waldo Emerson — 'Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood' — Yang argued that the purpose of the next phase of life is not to execute a plan but to explore. Speaking to graduates in Hawaii, Yang also emphasized the power of ohana — the Hawaiian concept of extended family and community support. He urged them to cherish, appreciate, and be grateful for the network of people who helped them reach this moment, recognizing that few Western societies enjoy such strong bonds of mutual support.