So I did this thing.
I was asked to give a speech at the commencement ceremony for the Political Science faculty, something between 5-7 minutes. I went on for 8 1/2. Honestly, a bit intimidating speaking before a graduating class. And then you sit there, on the stage, with your fellow presenters, while all the students come up to get their diplomas. And every now and again, one would come over and shake our hands as well. I haven’t shaken that many hands in a long time!
Anyway, if you’re interested in what I had to say, there’s a video below.
And yeah, I might have cribbed a couple of ideas from this piece.
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