If you’re looking for a tasty meal, get in good with the Hare Krishnas. Learning calligraphy can help you succeed in the cutthroat world of business. Getting axed from your job can be the best thing that ever happened to you.

These and other sentiments were expressed by Apple/Pixar CEO Steve Jobs in a Stanford University commencement address delivered a few weeks ago. The full text is available here and it’s a great (and quick!) read.

Other notable commencement speeches:

• Jon Stewart of The Daily Show
• Conan O’Brien at Harvard
• Will Ferrell at Harvard
• Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina

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