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Ten On Tuesday

May 19, 2015 By Carole

The commencement address at Hannah’s university was given by the university’s president and it was very good. He spoke about character and strength and gave some excellent advice. It got me to thinking – what advice would I give to a college graduating class? And you know what happens when I start thinking – Ten On Tuesday topics get created. Today’s topic, no surprise is 10 Things You Would Say If You Gave a Commencement Address.

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  1. Congratulations. Well done. Good job.
  2. Find a job but make it one that you love.
  3. Don’t put off an advanced degree if that’s what you’re after.
  4. Thank your parents and families.
  5. Don’t use credit cards.
  6. Trust yourself. Trust your brain, trust your heart, trust your gut. You will know when you are doing the right thing.
  7. Failure builds character. And confidence.
  8. Work hard but don’t make work your life.
  9. Be prepared to change your mind. You might think you have it all figured out right now but you probably don’t. Be open to possibilities.
  10. Find joy every day. Really – at least once every day find something or someone around you that brings you joy.

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  1. Bonny says

    May 19, 2015 at 6:59 am

    I would listen to your commencement speech – short, sweet, to the point, and full of good advice!

  2. Laurie says

    May 19, 2015 at 7:56 am

    That is superb, Carole. Knitting, laughter, fun AND wisdom from you.

  3. Katie K says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:09 am

    That’s great advice, but I would also include something about staying connected with your classmates, make an effort to help each other, to keep learning, and put some time into making things.

  4. Kym says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Excellent advice, Carole! 🙂

  5. margene says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I could only think of Polonius and his speech to his son Laertes:

    This above all- to thine own self be true,
    And it must follow, as the night the day,
    Thou canst not then be false to any man.

  6. Kwizgiver says

    May 19, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Congratulations to the graduate!

    This was a great topic. I think of this quite a bit because I teach high school seniors and listen to many commencement speeches.

  7. Dianne says

    May 19, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I love your advice! Congrats to Hannah and also you and Dale 🙂

  8. Patty says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Great list! And #5…so important!

  9. Lydia S says

    May 19, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Great advise before heading out in to this big scary (at times) world.

  10. Judy says

    May 19, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Great advice at any age!

  11. Barbara Seiver says

    May 19, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    An excellent list – it should be enclosed with each mailed-home diploma!

  12. Vicki says

    May 19, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Perfect advice, Carole!! I especially love #8, 9 & 10.

  13. Jo says

    May 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Most of this advice is spot on–nine out of ten. I would amend the credit card one. Use one card, pay it off every month, build a credit rating, and cut the card up if you find you cannot discipline yourself! Hannah seems like the kind of person who manages things well–summa graduation–wow!

  14. Paula says

    May 19, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Short and to the point! Great picture of your graduate

  15. Honore Francois says

    May 19, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Excellent words of advice and they should stead her well as she ventures forth. Congratulations to Hannah and to you! Well done!

    Cheers~

  16. Mary says

    May 19, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Carole – I love how heartfelt this topic is for all of us! You’ve got a great list…I wholeheartedly agree with changing your mind. and not paying with credit. I wrote in my post that our “advice for college freshman” was one of my first ToT posts… hard to believe college is behind us both!

  17. Kim says

    May 22, 2015 at 8:36 am

    #2,#6 and # 7 is what I always wish for my children. Great list!

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