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Embracing Life’s Challenges

June 11, 2012 by I Done This Support Leave a Comment

Like accolades ought to be, the fulfilled life is a consequence, a gratifying byproduct. It’s what happens when you’re thinking about more important things. Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.

English teacher David McCullough Jr. delivered a rousing commencement speech at Wellesley High School, advising the graduating class to reach for achieving something good and genuine rather than for accolades.

The entire speech is worth a read, or watch the video:

(Source:  https://www.youtube.com/)

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