I Gave the MIT Commencement Speech

[aristofanisrontogiannis]

Hey Mark. I was one of the students in the crowd! Your speech really resonated with me, especially your advice regarding assuming kind intentions from the people close to you. I am someone who often struggles in social settings and overanalyzes all the interactions I have. These days whenever I feel anxious about how I am perceived I try to remind myself of your advice and it really helps :)

[patford]

Mark, you are the poster child for the saying “Growing older is mandatory, growing up is optional”. Well done!

[cecil.g.s]

This is probably the only speech I'd sit through and listen to completely

[UserInterface]

As an actual engineer, Mark is the perfect choice to give a comment speech at MIT. Well deserved.

[feliz]

As one of the graduating students that experienced this in person, I will say that this is a speech that I will ALWAYS remember as Mark broke all the conventional rules and created a new bar for commencement speeches!

[SerenityNow....]

I'm so glad people like you are being invited to speak at graduation ceremonies!

[lutimstrickshots]

As someone who aspires to get into MIT, I found this speech very inspiring. It's rare for someone to be able to enjoy a 20 minute speech. Thanks Mark!

[animatopolis]

Graduating from MIT is already amazing, but having Mark Rober give the commencement speech is the cherry on top.

[BasicallyHomeless]

Hahaha dude what an absolute BANGER of a speech and video. You’re an inspiration!

[notboss]

This speech is more to just the Graduating MIT Class of 2023, it’s to all kids, teens, college students, and adults. That’s what makes this so amazing.

[aritzz]

Never thought I could sit and listen to a 20 mins speech so intently

[millionaire-millennial]

For someone who gets nervous public speaking, you spanked it 😎

[bgctech]

This was a super speech Mark. Those graduates will never forget that day. Full of fun which is what life should always be about.

[matthiastakele]

Got to see this in person in the first row (19:21) as a now MIT graduate! You did so well Mark! Thanks for an amazing, unforgettable speech :))

[fatihemre]

It was a speech I needed. Thank you so much for sharing such a content.

[Neonpower]

This is probably the first speech I actually listened entirely to without getting bored

[VirinchiVakada]

"Relieved parents and confused pets"
This is the best opening lines of graduation speech😂

[Clobares]

Thank you so much Mark. This video helped me see the world in such a better light. The phrases about your mom got to my heart too, and that speaks volumes of your impact in the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[jredmon]

As a teacher and a parent, I am so grateful for what you do, Mark. You are inspiring the next generation(s) of engineers. Please keep persevering through hardship and putting your whole heart into what you do. It's working. You are making a tremendous positive impact.

[NivedSyam]

This is one of the best speeches I’ve listened to. Mark, you are an big inspiration to lots of people around the world, and theres no one better to give a commencement speech at MIT than you.