Class of 2022

The speaker shares their first commencement speech, reflecting on childhood desires to grow older and the pursuit of milestones. They discuss the role of money and societal expectations in adulthood, emphasizing the responsibilities that come with age and wealth. The speech encourages finding contentment in the present and offers life lessons on slowing down and appreciating the journey.

What is a common childhood belief about growing older?

• It is something to be avoided.

• It has no impact on life.

• It makes life more difficult.

• It brings more freedom and benefits.

How is money perceived in the context of power and status?

• As a distraction.

• As a burden.

• As a source of power and status.

• As irrelevant.

What does the speaker suggest about rushing through life stages?

• It guarantees happiness.

• It is necessary for success.

• It solves all problems.

• It should be avoided to find contentment.

What does the speaker say about the relationship between age and happiness?

• Age always brings happiness.

• Age and money do not necessarily bring happiness.

• Happiness is unrelated to age.

• Happiness decreases with age.

What is the speaker's view on life's challenges?

• They are always easy to solve.

• They disappear with age.

• They are unique to each person.

• They become more complex with age and money.

What is emphasized as important in the final section?

• Avoiding all responsibilities.

• Patience and making a positive impact.

• Living life as a race.

• Accumulating wealth quickly.

What does the speaker encourage in terms of self-improvement?

• To ignore self-improvement.

• To pursue self-improvement with patience.

• To focus solely on financial success.

• To rush through self-improvement.