The truth? They don't feel that different from each other." I've been the girl who has the lead, and the one who wished she had the bigger part. Grounded and inspiring-and illustrated throughout with drawings by Graham herself-here is a comforting road map to a happy life. "Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you're doing, especially when the joy isn't finding you." In her hilarious, relatable voice, Graham reminds us to be curious and compassionate, no matter where life takes us or what we've yet to achieve. Even without any 'big' accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough." In this expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High, Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, reflects on growing up, pursuing your dreams, and living in the here and now. "If you're kicking yourself for not having accomplished all you should have by now, don't worry about it. Instead she says, “Don’t worry so much.Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.
She borrowed this quote from Salvador Dali. Lauren makes this one a worthy read for everyone - from young grads to adults in need of some healthy words of wisdom.Īs Lauren puts it, “Have no fear of perfection - you’ll never reach it.” Just kidding. I mean, can you imagine Lorelai Gilmore reading a self-help book on success? No. Her journey of being a struggling actress might not be relatable, but she does draw examples from simple scenarios to give you a valuable lesson. It’s a quick 45-page read in which she offers advice with wit, humor and just the right amount of inspiration to remind readers to not worry about life and the journey you’re on. We all remember the billion things jumping in our head as young grads as we questioned life and our future, but Lauren uses her experience to remind high school kids (and us) that your job doesn’t define you - your bravery, kindness and gratitude do. Imagine Lauren using her hilarious Lorelai voice, as she draws a road map on how to be happy with whatever life throws your way. She reflects on her dreams and pursuing her acting career, which wasn’t as easy as you’d imagine.
Her new book, In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It, is an expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High. “Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding the joy in what you’re doing, especially when the joy isn’t finding you.” After all, she was Rory’s mom for seven seasons. Lauren Graham, better known as Lorelai Gilmore from the hit series Gilmore Girls, has advice for young graduates.
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