Cochise College
Congratulations Class of 2016
Life truly is short and our times are limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't let the uproar of what others' think drown out and overwhelm your inner voice. Always search for and find the courage to follow your heart and intuition because somehow, these two attributes already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is irrelevant. Take action. Every story you've ever connected with, every leader you've ever admired, every pint-sized little thing that you've ever accomplished is the result of taking action. Remember that you always have a choice. You can either be an inactive victim of circumstance or you can be the super hero of your own life. Don’t ever give up on your dreams but always remember that it doesn't matter that your dream came true if you spent your whole life sleeping. So get out there and go for it, but don't be caught waiting. It's great to plan for your future but just don't live there, because really nothing ever happens in the future. Whatever happens, happens now, so live your life where the action is — now. Don't just aim to make a living, aim to make a difference. One of my favorite quotes states the following: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the present,” from Gabriel Galindo, Cochise College Center Director.