Navy SEAL Gives Commencement Address

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Eric Greitens give commencement address at Tuffs University


But I am honored that all of you would ask me to be here with you today. I have never had the opportunity to give a commencement before this year – and I initially felt unqualified. And then I remembered I have spoken to people who were on the precipice of life changing moments; moments of severe consequences and even potential disaster. I have spoken to refugees in danger of starvation. I have talked to United States Marines as they had to face down death in Iraq. I have talked to Navy SEALs who faced the prospect of being severely wounded in Afghanistan. And now I add to that list you, the graduates of the class of 2012, who face the very real danger of going home to live in your parents’ basements.
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But seriously...

The best definition I have ever heard of a vocation is that it's the place where your great joy meets the world's great need. For you to build that vocation will take both compassion and courage. There are infinite possibilities for you for joy, for service, to make a contribution, and we need all of you to find your vocation. To develop your joys, your passions, and to match them to the world’s great needs.
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Great Post. Kudos to Tufts which isn't known for something like this.
 
Greitens came and spoke at the CGA a couple years ago. A truly inspirational guy.
 
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