I just came across this video not too long ago. And the first thing I want to say is CONGRATULATIONS! to Stanford for choosing someone without a college degree to give the Commencement Address at such a prestigious university and what an excellent example of someone with personal drive & success. Second, I am a Steve Jobs (Apple) fan so I thought you should know that, too. However, this is not about promoting Apple or anything, but this is about what Steve had to say about college and life as he shares some wonderfully valuable information.
Here is the video:
He shares his advice through 3 stories:
- Connecting the Dots
- Love & Loss
- Death
While the stories are great and interesting to hear regarding his personal hardships & successes in life, I think it’s the ‘bottom-line’ so to speak that is the most moving to me. Having this info early in life would be great for anyone and I only discovered it when “connecting the dots” in hindsight as well.
- “don’t waste it living someone else’s life”
- “Don’t be trapped by dogma.”
- “don’t let the noise of others opinions drown out your own inner voice.”
- “have the courage to follow your heart & intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”
Mike Crain 