Sometimes Getting Fired is the Best Thing that Can Happen.
May is typically the time for graduation ceremonies across high school and college campuses. In addition to the well-deserved celebration, a commencement speech is often a part of this achievement. Since Penn Foster does not yet have a typical graduation ceremony, we thought that those of you nearing the completion of your programs might enjoy an inspirational keynote speech by one of the most successful people alive today. In this amazing speech, Steve Jobs, C.E.O. and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urges graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks — including dropping out of school, getting fired, and even death itself. Listen and watch the YouTube video here……and Congratulations!

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