Commencement Speech

Maybe we should strive to be average.

No pressure to excel or shine brighter than your neighbors, coworkers, and competitors.

No pressure to be faster, more efficient.

No desperation to be wealthy, wealthier, wealthie$$$t.

To be okay with yourself and where you are instead of always feeling like you’re behind.

To clock out at five and spend the rest of the day not caring.

To abide rather than win.

J. Martin Strangeweather

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