Pick what you think is the best path and just move forward.
courage self discovery purpose
Mark Rober
MIT Commencement 2023, 2023
Never be ashamed of trying. Effortlessness is a myth. The people who wanted it the least were the ones I wanted to date and be friends with in high school. The people who want it the most are the people I now hire to work for my company.
speech graduation authenticity
Taylor Swift
New York University Commencement 2022, 2022
Look for the job in life that you would take if you didn't need a job. Don't settle for anything eventually that's less than working for a company you admire or people you admire.
speech graduation passion
Warren Buffett
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Commencement 2020, 2020
Nothing replaces actually doing the work. Greatness is born out of the grind, so embrace the grind.
speech graduation discipline
Robert F. Smith
Morehouse College Commencement 2019, 2019
Your purpose is to do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.
speech graduation purpose
Oprah Winfrey
Colorado College Commencement 2019, 2019
When I asked if I had a future as a partner, I was told no. And when I asked why, they looked at me with a smile and said: because you're a woman.
speech graduation perseverance
Christine Lagarde
Claremont McKenna College Commencement 2018, 2018
There are no shortcuts to feeling competent at what you do. It's the work.
speech graduation discipline
Josh Groban
High Point University Commencement 2018, 2018
The trick is to listen to your instinct, grab the opportunity when it presents itself, and then give it your all. Like a hangover, neither triumphs nor disasters last forever. They both pass and a new day arrives.
speech graduation courage
Helen Mirren
Tulane University Commencement 2017, 2017
Succeed or fail on your own terms.
speech graduation authenticity
Steven Levitan
University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement, 2017, 2017
It's hard to live up to your potential when you don't like what you do.
speech graduation passion
Steven Levitan
University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement, 2017, 2017
Following your passion is not a secure choice in life, but if you can find the light and go for it, you will see that it is the best choice.
speech graduation passion
Maz Jobrani
UC Berkeley Commencement 2017, 2017
Trust your gut, keep throwing darts at the dartboard. Don't listen to the critics and you will figure it out.
speech graduation perseverance
Will Ferrell
University of Southern California Commencement 2017, 2017