You're Not Special

What does the speaker compare commencement to, to highlight its significance?

• A concert

• A wedding

• A birthday party

• A sports event

According to the speaker, why are weddings considered insufficiently effective?

• Because they are too short

• Because they do not guarantee happiness

• Because they are too expensive

• Because they focus too much on the bride

What does the speaker use to illustrate the commonality of being 'special'?

• The number of stars in the sky

• The variety of jobs available

• The number of high school graduates

• The number of books in a library

What does the speaker say has become more important than genuine achievement in American culture?

• Power

• Fame

• Accolades

• Money

What does the speaker suggest is the chief element of happiness?

• Wealth

• Beauty

• Popularity

• Wisdom

What does the speaker advise against choosing as a career path?

• A job in a foreign country

• A high-paying job

• A job you don't believe in

• A job you love

According to the speaker, what should reading be considered as?

• A nourishing staple of life

• A waste of time

• A duty

• A hobby

What does the speaker imply is the best thing you can do for yourself?

• Earning money

• Being selfless

• Gaining fame

• Achieving personal goals

What does the speaker say about the pursuit of happiness?

• It is guaranteed

• It is an active verb

• It is unnecessary

• It is easy to achieve

What does the speaker suggest about living only once?

• It encourages self-indulgence

• It is a misunderstanding

• It is a reason for caution

• It should be taken literally