first learn to fail. and keep moving forward because after you keep failing and failing and failing before you succeed, keep moving forward and never give up. and my last point, learn from everything. the greatest leaders are the ones smart enough to hire someone smarter than you. >> the only thing to add to that is throughout this pandemic it's been tough for our entire world and for you guys to persevere and to be here on this day on graduation, it's an amazing feat. and so i'm excited about the future. you guys being the future of this world. i'm excited about our future leaders. and just understand that your belief is stronger than any one doubt. continue to be amazing and striving and congratulations. >> and this is from getting knocked down seven, standup eight. d. wade, what would you tell your 17-year-old self if you could? what lessons have you learned now that you would want to help