I am often asked, What is your secret to success? The shorter answer: Put in that work.
There may be more failures than victories. Yes, I've been blessed to have 24 Grammy's, but I've lost 46 times. That meant refections 46 times.
Please don't ever feel entitled to win. Just keep working harder. Surrender to the cards you are dealt. It is from the surrender that you get your power. Losing can be the best motivator to get you even bigger wins. So never compare yourself to anyone else.
There will be wins and losses.
There will be tears and laughter.
You will feel the shades of life deeply. Now, with success comes challenges. With your wins, you may start to notice people spending a lot of energy trying to tear you down. Try not take it personally. Unfortunately, it is something that comes along with success.
Whenever you feel like you are not in control or the world is against you, let that vulnerability motive you into greatness. That is how I found my true self. I remain a work in progress. And that is the beauty of growth. I have been happiest when I let go and allow life to show me the next move. When you bet on yourself, you are making an investment into your own future. When you choose to spend your valuable time thinking and speaking, tying negative thoughts, you are investing in something that will give you absolutely no return in your investment.
Class of 2020, every thought in your mind is powerful. Every word you speak is powerful. Every action you take has consequences for yourself and your community.
And remember you are never alone. Lean on the strength of togetherness, keep the collective strong. Stay focused. Don't talk about what you are gonna do.Don not just dream about you are gonna do. Don't critize somebody else for what they are not doing. You, be it . Be about it . Be about that action and go do it.
Keep your eye on your intention. Don't let any outside distraction or your own insecurity stop you from your goals. Embrace that struggle. Surviving that struggle will strengthen you.
This is a crucial time in our history and in your life. The earth is ripping the band-aid off so we can really see our wounds, so we can acknowledge and nurture them. That is when true healing begins. You can be that leader we all need.
My prayer for you is that you invest in yourself and see the value of giving back and building a community the best way you can. I pray that you continue to celebrate and value lives that appear different than your own.
I know you are ready to start one of the most important journeys of your life. You are at the brink of a huge world shift. Look how far you have come and how much uyou contributed. Keep pushing. Forget the fear. Forget the doubt. Keep investing and keep betting on yourself. And congratulations.
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