Let Us Commence Already: Speeches and Advice On Living A Good Life

Let Us Commence Already: Speeches and Advice On Living A Good Life

A list by Rachael, Page

Commencement speeches contain reminders to live life well. Here are some of my favorites. I hope they will help you find the answers, or at least ask better questions. 

Books

The title question alone gives great food for thought. Inside, the author shares advice, stories from her life, and reminders that who we become is up to us.

I will read almost anything from Lauren Graham. She's the real deal.

Whether or not you know the difference between a pygmy puff and a bludger, this oration from the creator of Harry Potter has something for you. Service as a way of life and the power of imagination to save us from the horrors of the world are her themes here. Well worth the time to read and reread.

Great questions and how one person answered them. What better way to find your path than to see how someone else made it?

The importance of community, living with a view to the legacy you leave behind, and honoring those who came before you fill these pages.