I implore you to never back away from fear, but instead, dive into it. I'm talking about the kind of inhibiting fear that erupts out of the idea of failure, or the possibility of making mistakes, and that nagging belief that you're actually a fraud and not good enough.
speech graduation courage
Brooke Shields
Fashion Institute of Technology Commencement 2015, 2015
Hold on to your own. There will be compromises, but that's not one of them. The more you listen to your own instincts, the better you're going to serve yourself, the grander you will serve your industry, and the happier you will be in your work.
speech graduation authenticity
Brooke Shields
Fashion Institute of Technology Commencement 2015, 2015
It doesn't matter how slow you go, so long as you don't stop. My point is: be fair to yourselves with regards to how you view your achievements. And don't be afraid to try things outside your comfort zone.
speech graduation perseverance
Brooke Shields
Fashion Institute of Technology Commencement 2015, 2015