Former Navy SEAL Eric Grietens, PhD, (CEO, The Mission Continues) addressed the 3,360 graduates of Tufts University at their commencement ceremony on 22 May. To these graduating young people, Greitens issued a unique
challenge, one rarely heard at commencements today: to sacrifice, to serve
one's country and to live magnanimously.
Eric challenged the graduates to think above and
beyond their own dreams, their own desires, and to be strong. Aristotle called
this megalopsychia, greatness of soul, and considered it one of the greatest
moral virtues.
Eric challenged them to ask themselves, 'What kind of service can I provide? What kind of
positive difference can I make in the lives of others?'
“You can endure the ‘how’ if you have the right ‘why’,” Greitens said. “The ‘why’ must always be larger than you.”
He told them that if they worked every day
to live an answer to that question, then they would be stronger.
“Life is about getting it right one day at a time. You will have to deal with pain, suffering and fear — but with that you will gain wisdom, strength and courage.”
Adapted from various news reports.
“Life is about getting it right one day at a time. You will have to deal with pain, suffering and fear — but with that you will gain wisdom, strength and courage.”
Adapted from various news reports.
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