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 Transcript213: How to Make Embodied Decisions with Dr. Hillary L. McBride
212: How to Walk Out of A Room
211: The Daily Examen
210: What if You Could Trust Yourself?
209: Find Life After the Death of A Dream with Scott Erickson
208: Hold the Tension Longer
207: The Prayer of St. Francis
206: What Worked in 2021
A Christmas Blessing
205: 5 Strong Ways to Finish Regular
204: A Soul Minimalist's Guide to Christmas
203: Introducing The Quiet Collection 2021
202: Abuelita Faith with Kat Armas
201: Your Decision-Making Starter Kit
200: Ask Emily Anything! Celebrating 200 Episodes
199: Psalm 27
198: Be Present Not Perfect with Shauna Niequist
197: For Us, As Our Faith Changes
196: Why Your Pro/Con List Isn't Working
195: Be Your Own Friend
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