“Treat passion not as a destination but as a fuel. Follow not dreams but opportunities.” A few days ago, I came across an inspiring video from Grant Sanderson, a mathematician I truly admire. His commencement speech at Harvey Mudd College resonated deeply with me. He dismantles the cliché of "follow your dreams" and advocates for a life dedicated to adding value to others and seizing opportunities. A key point of his speech is that following your passion doesn't always lead to success, and that chance and luck play a vital role. This perspective, often overlooked by those we label as "successful," provides a more realistic and honest view. I don't believe that "if you put in enough effort, you'll achieve any goal." Most of the time, you need to be in the right place at the right time and surrounded by the right people. Effort alone doesn't necessarily lead to desired outcomes, and it's okay to change paths along the way. My takeaways are: -“It’s not just about the odds of winning a particular game; it has to do with whether the game you chose to play matches well with the way the future unfolds.” -“Treat passion not as a destination but as a fuel. Follow not dreams but opportunities.” I hope you have a chance to watch it. https://lnkd.in/dvrdVAaw
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4moThat’s inspiring, thank you for sharing Miguel!