Quotes Worth Remembering from a Commencement Conversation for the Class of 2020
@bethvogt
I attended a graduation ceremony on Monday.
It was a virtual ceremony, hosted by actor John Krasinski, via his Some Good News (SGN) YouTube channel.
One of the fun things about the ceremony? People were graduating from kindergarten right on up through college, all across the globe.
I also loved how, while John highlighted several valedictorians, he opted out of commencement speakers. Instead, he went for a commencement conversation. He asked graduates to send in questions. He then picked 4 questions, brought the graduates on his SGN broadcast, and had someone answer their questions.
Friends, I was taking notes.
And then I watched the whole thing again and selected 4 quotes I wanted to share with you today because they encouraged me so much.
Let’s get to it, shall we?
Question #1: How do you still follow your dreams when it feels like the world isn’t so supportive of them?
Answer from filmmaker Steven Spielberg:
“A real dream not only hangs on to you, but you will hang on to it. It will power you through every obstacle that people and environments will throw against you.” Steven Spielberg (1946-), American filmmaker
Question #2: If you can tell your younger self on thing, what would it be?
Answer from Pakistani activist Malala:
“Believe in your voice. Continue speaking. Don’t give up.” Malala (1997-) Pakistani activist
Question #3: Think about a time in your life that felt like a low point at the moment, but actually changed everything.
Answer from Oprah:
“Failure is an opportunity to move yourself in a different direction.” Oprah Winfrey (1954-), American media executive
Question #4: Now what?
Answer from actor John Stewart:
“Learn from each opportunity that you have. Let no opportunity be too small for your time. And let no opportunity ever be too big for your possibilities.” John Stewart (1962-), American comedian and writer
Which one of these quotes was your favorite? Or how would you answer the questions? I’d love for you to join the conversation today.
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