To View the Video: http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2008/may/scullyspeech.htm
(*Mr. Scully receives his honorary doctorate from Pepperdine and this takes the first 5 minutes of the video.)
In 2008, Vin Scully, the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, gave the commencement address at Pepperdine University. I have attended many graduation ceremonies and listened to many speakers over the years. This speech is the most memorable graduation speech that I have ever witnessed. Mr. Scully is undoubtedly an icon in American history. When he began to speak, I realized that I had been classically conditioned to associate his voice with Farmer John hot dogs, and I actually began to crave one and even imagined smelling one--this is most curious because I don't even eat or like hot dogs! What made an impression upon me was not his charismatic nature, his amazing ability to speak without even glancing at his notes very often, but it was his clear, simple and important message. Four short words: Very Difficult But Possible. He told the stories of baseball players who he knew, but not the ones we all know from the headlines. He told the story of those with very difficult journeys that still believed that their dreams were possible. It was inspiring. A simple message. Very difficult but possible. I left there remembering his words and feeling inspired by them. Thank you, Mr. Scully...and from wherever you are in the world, I hope that you somehow know that you made me stop to think about those four simple words, Very Difficult But Possible.
To View the Video: http://www.pepperdine.edu/pr/releases/2008/may/scullyspeech.htm (*Mr. Scully receives his honorary doctorate from Pepperdine and this takes the first 5 minutes of the video.)
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The joys and fears of a baby...I bet we all continue to experience emotions such as these as we grow up, though they may not be so honestly and openly expressed as they are here. The genuine joy of this child makes me smile and laugh every time I watch this. If you ever need to pause during the day to be encouraged or to smile, this will work every time. Being creative and then sharing your creation with the world is difficult. Writers, artists, and even bloggers like myself open themselves up to criticism when they share their talent with the public. We make ourselves vulnerable in this way, which can be extremely frightening. Here, Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love, encouraged me to be courageous by realizing that this is my talent--to be creative---and if that is the talent that I am to share with this world, then I must...even though I may face criticism. Positive thinking. I've always believed in it--that it can lead to healthier living and optimal use of your brain's abilities. This video confirms all the benefits of positive thinking that I've based my life and my teaching upon; it's one that I believe everyone should stop to watch! Another reminder that we should never underestimate the mind of a child. So inspiring! I have two sons, and I've always said I'm raising leaders, but maybe I should be raising "first followers". |
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