Don’t work. Be hated. Love someone. - Half & Half
This witty yet piercing commencement speech is one of my favorite reads. It resonated deeply with me as I am about to graduate from college. I'd like to share it with you guys as I hope that not only new grads, but everyone else can benefit from it, too. —– Written by Adrian Tan, author of The Teena
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