In his book based on a commencement speech he gave at Dartmouth College in 2011, Charles Wheelan tells a story about advice he never forgot and wants to pass on to graduates: Don't try to be great. Let's put the pandemic aside, discover the freedom in that counter-intuitive advice, and give three cheers to the students, teachers, and families of the graduating class of 2020. Listen in.
Links + Resources From This Episode: 10 1/2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said by Charles Wheelan Life Without Lack by Dallas Willard Souvenirs of Solitude by Brennan Manning Episode 81: Listen To This Before Graduation Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download Transcript96: Listen to Your Crazy Ideas
95: Practice Friendship
94: Ask the Second Question
93: Borrow Prayers
92: Point and Call
91: Be A Placemaker
90: Start with this Simple Rhythm
89: Come Back With Peace
88: Come Away for Awhile
87: Create Space
86: Decision-Making with James Bryan Smith
85: Hold Space When Someone Dies
84: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Reflection
83: Remember What's More Important Than Your Decision
82: Find the Beginning in the Ending
A Blessing for the Mothers
81: Listen to This Before Graduation
Bonus: Myquillyn Smith, The Nester
80: Don't Take Offense
Bonus: Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
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