Commencement Speeches About Work & Ambition

Why it belongs here He advises working harder than anyone, taking risks, and embracing that the reward for great work is more work through his own career story.

Why it belongs here His second filter urges graduates to gravitate toward hard things, illustrated by building Chrome against long odds.

Why it belongs here Barra's first and most emphasized lesson urges graduates to pursue their careers with passion and hard work, noting hard work beats talent that doesn't work hard.

Why it belongs here She advises taking any job in the field, working hard, avoiding shortcuts, and never getting comfortable so you can keep moving up.

Why it belongs here He explains that finding ideas and creative work is itself a job requiring discipline, fighting, and setting aside hours to build the skills you want.

Why it belongs here His seven pieces of advice center on out-hustling competition, teamwork, showing up early, and building a career and company.