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Why there’s no ‘excuse’ for simplifying Obama’s message to Morehouse men
Interestingly enough, both the president’s detractors and his supporters will seize on the same soundbite from his address to the 2013 graduating class at Morehouse College. In the speech, he basicall… more →
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A World-Class Career Foundation
wrote 10 hours ago: By: Robert Hess, RN, PhD, FAAN, Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming Hess … more →
The Ultimate Commencement Speech
wrote 22 hours ago: by Karen Topakian As I stand here staring across the campus green at your bright and shiny faces, I … more →
My 90 Second Commencement Address Delivered to the Class of 2013 at the U. of Fillintheblank
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wrote 1 day ago: Graduates: You have just completed your studies at this illustrious institution and are ready to ven … more →
Why art?
wrote 1 day ago: “What’s the impulse behind art? It’s saying in whatever language is the language of your work, ‘If I … more →
Boredom, Routine and Petty Frustration
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wrote 2 days ago: It is that time of year. Graduation time and thanks to the internet we can explore the variety of C … more →
Wednesday Link Feed: New College Grad Edition
wrote 2 days ago: Starting off the new column, Wednesday Link Feed, with a big congratulations to the Class of 2013!! … more →
This Is Water - David Foster Wallace on Life
wrote 2 days ago: This really sings to me! With all the kids sitting exams in a couple of weeks time and the HUGE pres … more →
Cosby Was Right
wrote 2 days ago: Children can be precocious. I think I am using that word right. I need one of t … more →
This is water.
wrote 2 days ago: This post started out as a homework assignment my therapist gave me last week. And if you follow me … more →
Lists (Birthday, and stuff?)
wrote 2 days ago: I just realized that I have no more actual days of school left. Only three days of finals. So, in ho … more →
The Value of Your Struggle
wrote 2 days ago: Obama delivered the commencement speech at Morehouse College this year. In that speech, he mentione … more →
Your Authentic Self
wrote 3 days ago: Sunday morning I found myself among 1,609 classmates walking through Ithaca’s campus one last … more →
Richard Branson's commencement speech
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wrote 3 days ago: Check out Richard Branson’s inspiring commencement speech to the Class of 2013! I feel inspire … more →
Blog Every Day in May, Day 15: Well-being, wonder and wisdom, or a Wise Woman's Commencement Speech
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wrote 3 days ago: Maybe slightly feminist, but this woman’s speech is awesome. She gives some spot on advice and … more →
Obama Duo Push College Graduates to Strive!
wrote 3 days ago: First lady Michelle Obama addressed the graduating class of Bowie State University on Friday. During … more →
There's no script for your career
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wrote 3 days ago: Last week I discussed the concept of implying too much precision in a business model. I also see a s … more →
John Green Gives Commencement Speech at Butler University
wrote 3 days ago: The very lucky graduating class at Butler University had the incredible opportunity to have their co … more →
John Green's 2013 Commencement Speech at Butler University
wrote 3 days ago: (I strongly encourage everyone to watch the whole thing. You can also read it here.) The world is al … more →
Brilliant Speech by Obama, Ugly Reaction by Drudge
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wrote 3 days ago: One last Obama post for the evening… The Daily Beast - Peter Beinart Obama’s Morehouse speech … more →
