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Date Published
Author
Danny Schreiber
Word count
3083
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This commencement speech offers a diverse range of advice from accomplished individuals across various fields. Naval Adm. William H. McRaven emphasizes the importance of making your bed every morning to accomplish small tasks and set yourself up for success. Chris Sacca encourages graduates to be their "weird self" and celebrate their quirks, while Drew Houston advises working on an exciting problem to find purpose and happiness. Biz Stone tells the story of manufacturing his own opportunities by taking initiative in high school, Sheryl Sandberg advises seeking allies rather than adorers, Tory Burch reminds listeners to think of negativity as noise, Jeff Bezos emphasizes the importance of kindness over cleverness, Larry Bock stresses the need to back up one's hard drive, Brian Dyson notes that work is a rubber ball that can bounce back if dropped, Adam Savage reminds graduates that they have time to figure out their lives and try again. These speakers offer valuable insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, relationships, and personal growth, making this commencement speech an engaging and informative read.