It's graduation day at Washington State University and because I have not yet received my invitation to deliver the commencement address, I'm going to assume that they've once again settled for someone else. As such, I'm going to use this forum to deliver my own advice to our most recent crop of graduates. My advice is to go forth and make as much money as you can. Contrary to what is often advocated at commencements, I am not going to encourage you to enter public service. Public service is typically defined as politics, political advocacy or government employment. And according to those who recommend such a career path, only by doing so can you exert a possible influence on the world. That is nonsense. The truth is that, until recently, the amount of money you earn in your lifetime is a pretty accurate gauge of how much you have contributed to the world's well being/Michael Costello, Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: In 50 words or less, what would you tell a class of graduates, if you had the opportunity to be a commencement speaker?