"A lot of the best things that have ever happened to me have been mistakes or failures or random classes I joined to get me across the finish line."
"I could cherry pick some stories that illustrate that with strong goal setting, hard work, and just a touch of luck, you too will reach the top. But I'm here to tell you that life just doesn't work out like that."
"For most of my life, I just didn't know...And I don't mean [at] 22 or 27, I mean six months ago."
Hugh Jackman shared insights on failure during a commencement speech at Ball State University. He emphasized that many successes stem from mistakes and unexpected paths. Jackman, despite his accolades and recognition, still experiences imposter syndrome. He highlighted that his career took shape through failures and random choices, reinforcing the idea that life does not always follow a linear path. Jackman encouraged graduates to embrace failure as a necessary component of growth and to trust their instincts in navigating their futures.
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