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said : “ There are no secrets to success . It is the result of preparation , hard work , and learning from failure .”
Be ready for the real world . Ellen DeGeneres said to live “ life with integrity ” and to “ not give into peer pressure ” to be something that you are not . One Tennessee teacher sent me a rather profound statement . She wrote : “ The real world is tough . There are trials and tribulations at work , and a constant need for prayer . Whether it is challenges my students face , or the overwhelming pressures in the teaching world , I pray that positives will outweigh the negatives … Disease , sudden illness , cruelty towards another human … it ’ s hard to understand the harshness of the world .” There is “ too much hate , lack of empathy , and a sense of entitlement .” She added , “ Be kind to one another . Love one another . Slow down and appreciate the small things , and be thankful . We need more love and understanding . Tell those you care about that you love and appreciate them . You never know when that opportunity will be gone .”
There is a last time for everything . High school graduation is one of those really special occasions and it is worthy of a special effort to make it memorable . Look around and soak it all in at graduation . You will never be in this place again , with the same people . Hug your friends and family extra tight , and take the time to spend with those who celebrate your accomplishment . Etienne de Grellet , a Quaker missionary wrote : “ I shall pass this way but once ; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being ; let me do it now . Let me not defer nor neglect it , for I shall not pass this way again .” That is excellent advice for life . Congratulations graduates , you earned it !
JC Bowman is the Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee . Follow him on Twitter @ jcbowman .
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