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 Transcript11: Wear Better Pants
10: Be Where You Are
09: Listen for Specifics - Moving Forward After Tragedy
08: Expect to Be Surprised
07: Faithfulness, Fame, and the Gift of Obscurity
06: Know the Power of Naming
05: Offer Your Work With Hope
04: Record What You Learn
03: Make the Most Important List
02: Do This Before Every Hard Decision
01: Become A Soul Minimalist
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