What Is Success?
For ViM's May "Commencement Speech" Prompt
Introduction
This is for ViM's May "Commencement Speech" Prompt that you can read about here:
The music is "Success" by Iggy Pop
What Is Success?
Thank you for inviting me here today.
The people who are asked to give these speeches are usually seen as successes, so I must be seen as a success.
Today is your graduation, so you are all successes and therefore have as much right as I to give this address, but it is me who is standing here.
Your graduation is an important step in your life, it proves that you can succeed. When you walk out of here, you may have plans to get a job or start a business, but remember you need to cultivate links with others to build your ongoing success.
You make look at me or certain artists or rich people as what you want to be, but remember that Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Donald Trump were bankrolled by family fortunes, and it's easy to be successful if you know you will be bailed out.
To build your future, you need solid foundations and you have shown that you can lay them down, as you have your diplomas and mortar boards, which are your certificates of success.
Try to make sure what you do makes you happy and gives you what you want. The happier you are, the more successful you will be in your life. Focus on your happiness and that will bring you success.
You have probably had enough of me talking, after all the lectures you have attended to get to this point, and I know you probably have parties and gatherings to go to and really enjoy yourselves.
So thank you for listenening to me, no go out there and be happy and successful.
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Comments (8)
You make a good point about building success on solid foundations. I've seen in my work how important it is to have a strong base. And I like the emphasis on happiness. But what do you think are the best ways to cultivate those links with others? Also, it's interesting to consider that some successful people had family help. How can we achieve success without such advantages? It's something we should all think about as we move forward.
to the point and making it about them. good job
A heartfelt and refreshing reminder that success is personal and rooted in happiness—this speech truly captures the spirit of commencement.
Nicely done, Mike. You're right, happiness leads to success. Great entry!
Well said, Mike! And now, party hearty!
You would have made a great speech!
Wonderfully done, Mike <3 Thank you <3
Powerful graduation speech! 🙏👍🎓