Students and relatives exit Rutgers University after attending the 250th anniversary commencement ceremony on May 15, 2016 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
I have been asked to give exactly one commencement speech. It was 16 years ago, and as I recall, I talked about saying yes to opportunities even if you don’t think you’re quite ready. It seemed to be well-received, but I felt like an imposter giving it, because I do not have a compelling life story.
I’ve just been lucky.
I would like to be able to say I worked long hours and pulled myself
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