Ross: Commencement speakers are talking to the wrong people

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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