It’s a major accomplishment to finish a degree, but it’s also a transitional period.
Over half of American college graduates have student debt, with the average having tens of thousands in loans.
So having an envelope with $1,000 to accompany their degree would be a welcomed surprise.
The man who could turn over $120,000 in one fell swoop?
He went from being the 7th richest person under the age of 40 to being the biggest loser.
He urged the students, It’s okay to fail.
The minority owner of the Boston Celtics then wrapped up his speech after cutting 20 mins out.
Only a few moments later, he returned, ostensibly interrupting the chancellor about to hand out diplomas.
This was all a ruse.
The first is our gift to you, and the second is the gift of giving, Hale explained.
He then pointed to a truck filled with envelopes, each one stuffed with $500.
One envelope was for them to keep, and the second to give away.
The greatest joys weve had in our life have been the gift of giving.
