Tony Snow

5 things I want new graduates to know

'Tis the season for advice giving and taking.

Commencement addresses provide forums for reflection on present accomplishments and encouragements for the future. And even if some of the guidance sounds like the same old stuff that's drudged up every year, there's still room for inspiration in being told to "follow your dreams!" and "be passionate about your life!" and "don't forget to give back to your community!" Graduation is a special time, but since founding Minute Mentoring, an organization that simulates speed dating but substitutes awkward personal moments with mentoring for young professional women, I've realized that being open to hearing more practical advice tied to those larger inspirational themes is quite helpful. Here are five nuggets of advice that have stuck with me since our latest event last week: 1. Find your hero.Someone always has had it tougher than you and thrived despite the challenges. For me, this person is my great-grandmother. She came to America at 16 from ...

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