If you really want to shock the world, unleash your kindness.
speech graduation empathy
Brad Meltzer
University of Michigan Commencement 2024, 2024
The most sophisticated and intelligent people I know are the ones willing to challenge their thinking and admit there's more to learn.
speech graduation humility
Brad Meltzer
University of Michigan Commencement 2024, 2024
When someone you trust sees your potential and says they believe you can be that person, it opens up a path and inspires you to become that version of yourself.
speech graduation relationships
Brad Meltzer
University of Michigan Commencement 2024, 2024
Use your fear. Harness it. Let them underestimate you. In the end, don't vanquish your critics — prove them wrong.
speech graduation courage
Brad Meltzer
University of Michigan Commencement 2024, 2024
Life will absolutely not be what you think it will be. It will be hard and wonderful and messy and rewarding, with more versions of you than you think possible.
speech graduation growth
Brad Meltzer
University of Michigan Commencement 2024, 2024
Don't miss your life on the way to work.
balance purpose self discovery
John McEnroe
Stanford University Commencement, 2023
The real questions are: Am I getting better as a person? And is what I'm doing bringing me and the ones around me happiness?
growth happiness authenticity
John McEnroe
Stanford University Commencement, 2023
You don't have to win to be part of something truly magical.
resilience wonder gratitude
John McEnroe
Stanford University Commencement, 2023
I learned not to be disillusioned by failure, not to be burdened by perfection, and not to be intimidated by greatness.
failure resilience perseverance
John McEnroe
Stanford University Commencement, 2023
Measure your success by how much you evolve, not necessarily how much you win.
growth wisdom self discovery
John McEnroe
Stanford University Commencement, 2023
Pick what you think is the best path and just move forward.
courage self discovery purpose
Mark Rober
MIT Commencement 2023, 2023
If you want to cross the river of life, you're gonna get wet. And that's not a bug — that's a feature.
failure resilience growth
Mark Rober
MIT Commencement 2023, 2023