Neil Gaiman is most known for his work in a number of literary mediums including journalism, comic books, and novels. In 2012, Gaiman gave a commencement speech at the University of the Arts where he talked about success. He stated that when you become successful, you may be unintentionally swayed from performing the actions that […] Continue reading → 
Some of our younger readers may not know Kurt Vonnegut. He is a famous author that found of of his success during the middle of last century. In 1999, Kurt Vonnegut gave a commencement speech at Agnes Scott College. During the speech, he mentioned that in order to live a more complete life, people needed to […] Continue reading → 
If there is anyone who knows about improvisation, it’s comedian Stephen Colbert. In his commencement speech at Northwestern University in 2011, Colbert reminded students that you cannot plan life. Life throws too many curve balls. There are too many unpredictable things that can happen. The most successful and happy people are not those who have […] Continue reading → 
Anyone who has gone through the basic training of a military service will tell you it’s pretty difficult. However, every seemingly obnoxious step is actually a life lesson in disguise. This even applies to flawlessly making one’s bed every single morning. As Admiral William H McRaven teaches us, recruits are taught to make their beds […] Continue reading → 
Finally Don Juan explains that love conquers all. It is the reason for living and dying. Nice! Don Juan DeMarco is played by Johnny Depp. Don Juan DeMarco – Four Questions “There are only four questions of value in life… What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and […] Continue reading →