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How to Live Before You Die

Stanford University Commencement by Steve Jobs, 2005

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Section 1: Three Stories
I am to be with you today at your from one of the finest universities in the world. I never from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.

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This opening establishes Jobs' connection with the audience and sets up the structure of his speech. He creates a personal connection by mentioning his lack of college degree, making himself relatable despite his success.

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I am ________ to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world.

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