I mean the phone!
So go out and make it happen!"
Accept both praise and criticism equally, but take neither to heart.
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There are many surprises awaiting you on the journey."
Ive made a living, Ive made a life Ive made a fortune, really all good!
from being true to myself.
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For many of you who maybe dont have it all figured out, its okay.
Thats the same chair that I sat in.
Enjoy the process of your search without succumbing to the pressure of the result.
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Trust your gut, keep throwing darts at the dartboard.
Dont listen to the critics and you will figure it out."
Its your turn to choose and define what success means to you.
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Youve got to get ready to sound like a total fool.
Not having an answer isnt embarrassing its an opportunity."
Those feelings are called your instincts, and you ignore them at your own peril.
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Talking about gender, race, religion, and nations, not walls.
Let us build bridges of love, versus walls of hate."
Score yourself on a curve.
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Give yourself extra credit.
You have the power.
You are your own professor now.
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Which I know is a little creepy because that means youre showering with your professor.
But you have tenure.
They cant fire you.
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And I want you to go after it.
Be prepared to be alone sometimes when youre unique.
Its not a bad thing.
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You could travel with the sheep, follow everybody elses stuff but then youre not you.
I guess if I want to say anything its ‘Be you.’
Be true to you and that should make the ride a little more interesting."
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In 2000, I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that.
But today I tell you that whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come.
Theres only change, and resistance to it and then more change."
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It will seep into every aspect of your life.
And just okay and mediocre is not the path of a Miami Hurricane.
I tell you this from my heart, graduates.
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My life is all about inspired action.
So to conclude my conclusion, follow your passion, stay true to yourself.
Sing the melody line you hear in your own head.
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Remember, you dont owe anybody any explanations.
You dont owe your parents any explanations.
You dont owe your professors any explanations."
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