Glass shared his famous insight about the creative process — that beginners have great taste but lack the skill to match it, creating a painful gap between what they envision and what they produce. Rather than seeing this gap as a sign of failure, he reframed it as proof that you have the discernment necessary to eventually create great work. The key, he argued, is to not quit during this frustrating period but instead to produce a huge volume of work until your ability catches up with your ambitions. This idea, which Glass had previously shared in a viral video interview, became a centerpiece of his commencement message.