Wise words are spoken, that touch your soul in commencement speeches. Amy Poehler told Harvard's graduating class of 2011 "[w]hat [she has] discovered as a person in this world. And that is this: you can't do it alone." I completely agree with her. "[B]e open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your own." This statement holds true to the show Mrs. Poehler stars on, Parks and Recreation. "Daniels noted the mock documentary style of the series takes into account improvisation and the actors always give the editors so many choices to work with." (Inside Parks and Recreation) In the show all the actors and writers work together to create a wonderful show, without everyone's ideas and input, it would not be what it is today.
Mrs. Poehler also expressed how she felt making good friends was a huge important part in life. "Listen, say yes, live in the moment, make sure you play with people who have your back, make big choices early and often." I agree with this because you do need people to have your back, so when you're down and in the dumps, they can rescue you. Big choices lead to big responsibilities, and big responsibilities don't come easy without help. "Try to keep your mind open to possibilities and your mouth closed on matters that you don't know about. " I agree; If you speak your mind on everything, sometimes you'll get rejected and end up getting hurt. You need friends to get you through life. "When you feel scared, hold someone's hand and look into their eyes. And when you feel brave, do the same thing. You are all here because you are smart. And you are brave. And if you add kindness and the ability to change a tire, you almost make up the perfect person." Without other people influencing your life, you aren't who you are.
Sources:
http://www.graduationwisdom.com/speeches/0095-poehler.htm
http://www.paleycenter.org/fall-2009-inside-parks-recreation
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