

Enduring advice for this year’s graduating class (and nongraduates too)
14 snips Jun 22, 2023
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Steve Jobs' Stanford Speech
- Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford speech is a masterclass in storytelling, weaving personal narratives with universal wisdom.
- He shared his experiences with adoption, being fired, and facing cancer, inspiring millions.
David Foster Wallace's Kenyon College Speech
- David Foster Wallace's 2005 Kenyon College speech used the “fish in water” analogy to highlight the importance of awareness.
- He emphasized the challenge of recognizing obvious realities and encouraged mindful living.
Jennifer Lee's Advice on Self-Doubt
- Jennifer Lee, in her 2014 University of New Hampshire speech, encouraged graduates to embrace their uniqueness.
- She advised leaving self-doubt out of work and focusing on authentic storytelling.