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If only I was given this speech when I was in still school, I wonder how different life would have been.
Palo Alto High School Baccalaureate Speech 6/11/95
“Hindsights”
by Guy Kawasaki
Speaking to you today marks a milestone in my life. I am 40 years old. 22
years ago, when I was in your seat, I never, ever thought I would be 40
years old.
The implications of being your speaker frightens me. For one thing, when
a 40 year old geezer spoke at my baccalaureate ceremony, he was about the
last person I’d believe. I have no intention of giving you the boring
speech that you are dreading. This speech will be short, sweet, and not
boring.
I am going to talk about hindsights today. Hindsights that I’ve accumulated
in the 20 years from where you are to where I am. Don’t blindly believe me.
Don’t take what I say as “truth.” Just listen. Perhaps my experience can
help you out a tiny bit.
I will present them ala David Letterman. Yes, 40-year old people can still
stay up past 11.
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