The advice I wish I heard at the graduation I never had

Bill Gates, 5 things I wish I heard at the graduation I never had, May 13, 2023

1. The first thing is, your life isn’t a one-act play.
2. The second piece of advice I wish I heard at my graduation is that you are never too smart to be confused.
3. My third piece of advice is to gravitate toward work that solves an important problem.
4. My fourth piece of advice is simple: Don’t underestimate the power of friendship.
5. My last piece of advice is the one I could have used the most. It took me a long time to learn. And it is this: You are not a slacker if you cut yourself some slack.