Graduation Speech: The First Day Of Life
Ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2017,
Today is the first day of the rest of our lives. We won't have to worry about homework and grades anymore. We'll have so much free time. We'll finally be able to do whatever we want. Our parents can't stop us anymore. Everything is finally going to work out. At least that's what we all want to believe…
The truth is, life just got way more complicated. Suddenly, we will no longer have the safety we've always counted on. We will have to fend for ourselves in this crazy world we live in. You might be wondering, "What do you know that we don't?" After all, I'm only one of you; I'm not wiser or more experienced in any way. So what could I possibly know about life. The answer to that question is quite simple: …show more content…
It's the kind of thing that's going to happen to all of us at least once in our lives, so instead of obsessing over it, learn to let it go.
Don't hold grudges. Forgive the unforgivable. Nobody needs somebody else's negative energy to drag them down; I'm sure they have enough of their own. Just learn that some people will always be dumb, and there's nothing you can do, but pity them.
Always clear up your arguments. Even if you never want to see the person again, always end relationships on a positive note. Life is short. You never know when you'll be forced to face people from your past again.
Follow your passion. Of course money is important, everybody wants to be able to support themselves and their family. But never put it above your happiness. After all, "money can't buy happiness."
Care less about what other people think. It's always important to take constructive criticism but never let it get to you on a deeper level. At the end of the day, what matters is what you think, and nothing else.
Work, but have fun as well. Having only one of those will lead to unhappiness, and having too much of either can never end well… It's important to find a good balance between …show more content…
Worrying is as effective as trying to win a marathon by standing still. Plus, it gives you wrinkles, and nobody wants that.
Always give 100%. Never half-ass anything, it will give you nothing but a feeling of incompleteness.
Know when to be selfish. It's as important to help others as it is to help yourself. It's also way easier to accept help from somebody who has their act together. And you can't do that if your focus is on others' lives rather than your own.
Travel. It is a fun way to build character and become a better version of yourself. It's also a great stress-reliever, and it helps you appreciate life at home that much more.
Have a pet. Pets are a great way to teach you about responsibility and guarantee you a lifelong friendship. And they're just so darn cute!
Spend time with your family. Friends come and go, but your family is the one thing that will stick with you from beginning to end, if you let them. You never know when you might need them so don't wait until it's too late; you will regret it.
Let yourself love. It might be scary, putting yourself out there, feeling vulnerable, putting part of your happiness in someone else's hands. But even if it crashes and burns, you'll always have good memories to hold on to. And how do you expect to find the love of your life if you're not even
Today is the first day of the rest of our lives. We won't have to worry about homework and grades anymore. We'll have so much free time. We'll finally be able to do whatever we want. Our parents can't stop us anymore. Everything is finally going to work out. At least that's what we all want to believe…
The truth is, life just got way more complicated. Suddenly, we will no longer have the safety we've always counted on. We will have to fend for ourselves in this crazy world we live in. You might be wondering, "What do you know that we don't?" After all, I'm only one of you; I'm not wiser or more experienced in any way. So what could I possibly know about life. The answer to that question is quite simple: …show more content…
It's the kind of thing that's going to happen to all of us at least once in our lives, so instead of obsessing over it, learn to let it go.
Don't hold grudges. Forgive the unforgivable. Nobody needs somebody else's negative energy to drag them down; I'm sure they have enough of their own. Just learn that some people will always be dumb, and there's nothing you can do, but pity them.
Always clear up your arguments. Even if you never want to see the person again, always end relationships on a positive note. Life is short. You never know when you'll be forced to face people from your past again.
Follow your passion. Of course money is important, everybody wants to be able to support themselves and their family. But never put it above your happiness. After all, "money can't buy happiness."
Care less about what other people think. It's always important to take constructive criticism but never let it get to you on a deeper level. At the end of the day, what matters is what you think, and nothing else.
Work, but have fun as well. Having only one of those will lead to unhappiness, and having too much of either can never end well… It's important to find a good balance between …show more content…
Worrying is as effective as trying to win a marathon by standing still. Plus, it gives you wrinkles, and nobody wants that.
Always give 100%. Never half-ass anything, it will give you nothing but a feeling of incompleteness.
Know when to be selfish. It's as important to help others as it is to help yourself. It's also way easier to accept help from somebody who has their act together. And you can't do that if your focus is on others' lives rather than your own.
Travel. It is a fun way to build character and become a better version of yourself. It's also a great stress-reliever, and it helps you appreciate life at home that much more.
Have a pet. Pets are a great way to teach you about responsibility and guarantee you a lifelong friendship. And they're just so darn cute!
Spend time with your family. Friends come and go, but your family is the one thing that will stick with you from beginning to end, if you let them. You never know when you might need them so don't wait until it's too late; you will regret it.
Let yourself love. It might be scary, putting yourself out there, feeling vulnerable, putting part of your happiness in someone else's hands. But even if it crashes and burns, you'll always have good memories to hold on to. And how do you expect to find the love of your life if you're not even