In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It

In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It

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Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication Year: 2018
ASIN: 1524799599
ISBN: 1524799599

From the introduction: "You know. Dick? From tennis." "I—no, I don't, Dad." "Well, his granddaughter Kaitlin is graduating from Langley." "Uh-huh." "And you're giving the speech! Isn't that great?" he said, as if it was all settled. And while I was sure there was a chink in his logic somewhere, I had somehow become a commencement speaker. So I asked for advice. "Don’t talk as fast as you normally do," friends advised. "Have you seen Will Ferrell's commencement address? Now that's a good speech," said literally every other person I asked. So, this book started with the Langley speech, but grew considerably from there. I kept thinking of all the worrying I'd done when confronted with milestone moments in life, how generally unhelpful worry is. We desperately need your talent, your integrity, and your hope. If this book helps you worry even slightly less as you navigate your future, I'll be thrilled.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.

“If you’re kicking yourself for not having accomplished all you should have by now, don’t worry about it. Even without any ‘big’ accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough.”

In this expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High, Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, reflects on growing up, pursuing your dreams, and living in the here and now. “Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you’re doing, especially when the joy isn’t finding you.” In her hilarious, relatable voice, Graham reminds us to be curious and compassionate, no matter where life takes us or what we’ve yet to achieve. Grounded and inspiring—and illustrated throughout with drawings by Graham herself—here is a comforting road map to a happy life.

“I’ve had ups and downs. I’ve had successes and senior slumps. I’ve been the girl who has the lead, and the one who wished she had the bigger part. The truth? They don’t feel that different from each other.”

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