9 Commencement Speeches Worth Reading (Even If You Didn't Graduate)
The best commencement speeches transcend their occasion. These aren't just pep talks for 22-year-olds -- they're distilled life philosophy from people who've had time to figure out what actually matters. This collection features speeches that have been passed around offices, quoted in essays, and revisited at every life transition. Every commencement speech in this list is available as audio on speakeasy, and honestly, these were meant to be heard rather than read.
Essays (9)
What You'll Wish You'd Knownby Paul Graham
15 minHow to Do Great Workby Paul Graham
79 minHow To Be Successfulby Sam Altman
24 min68 Bits of Unsolicited Adviceby Kevin Kelly
5 min103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Knownby Kevin Kelly
4 minThere's No Speed Limitby Derek Sivers
5 minHow to Do What You Loveby Paul Graham
15 minYour Life in Weeksby Tim Urban
8 minWhat I Wish Someone Had Told Meby Sam Altman
4 minThese speeches hit differently when you hear them. Download speakeasy to convert them to audio -- 3 free per week.
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