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 Transcript79: Find Relief From Regret
Bonus: Annie F. Downs
78: Feeling Stuck? Start Again
Bonus: The Next Right Thing Live Show!
77: Do The Next Right Thing
76: Create A Simple Morning Routine
75: Tell Yourself the Truth
74: What's Your Decision-Making Style?
73: Design A Rhythm of Work - Theme Days
72: Design A Rhythm of Life
71: Let Time Be Your Friend
70: The Best Time to Make A Decision
69: Tell Someone
68: If You're Afraid of Making the Wrong Decision
67: Wait Now Go
66: Don't Let the Ending Define the Whole Story
65: Take Off Your Crown
A Blessing for the New Year
64: Acknowledge Your Soul
63: Make Room
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