Sundar Pichai gives Stanford’s 2026 Commencement address

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  @MemediansUnleashed0001 · 3 months ago

  1. Choose optimism<br>2. Gravitate towards working on hard things<br>3. Do the things that excite you

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• AU

  @austinlin42 · 3 months ago

  1. Choose Optimism.<br>2. Gravitate Towards Working on Hard Things.<br>3. Do the Thing That Excites You.

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• PR

  @pradyumna_vella9690 · 3 months ago

  And 2020 he mentioned to be impatient in a good way I remembered i really needed to hear that.

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• SM

  @smartparash · 3 months ago

  I&apos;m here to just listen to Sundar. Very inspiring words.

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• KA

  @karthiksundaram544 · 3 months ago

  1.choose optimism 2.gravitate towards hard things 3.learn with optimism 4.chase hard things

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• PA

  @pawanapranadeepbhatta7489 · 3 months ago

  The thing which makes you talk till night with your room mate one of the most evergreen lines❤

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• AR

  @ArputhasamyI · 2 months ago

  Born in Madurai, Studied in Chennai, Addressing the world class scholars Sundar Pitchai is really an inspiration. Proud of You!

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• RU

  @rupesh11978 · 3 months ago (edited)

  🎯 Key points for quick navigation:<br><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c">00:00</a> 🎓<b> Sundar Pichai opens by congratulating Stanford’s Class of 2026 and thanking supporters, noting this is only his second commencement speech.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=2460">41:00</a> 📸<b> Reflects on his 2020 backyard speech during COVID lockdowns, contrasting empty spaces then with today’s joyful celebration.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=8940">02:29:00</a> 💡<b> Shares timeless, technology-agnostic advice focused on building the life you want through intentional choices.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=12720">03:32:00</a> 🤫<b> Reveals that many “big” moments like grades or first jobs matter less than high achievers think.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=14580">04:03:00</a> 🚗<b> Tells the story of impulsively skipping class for a snowy road trip to Vegas, learning the world doesn’t end if you relax.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=22200">06:10:00</a> 🌟<b> Introduces first filter: choose optimism and reframe challenges positively, illustrated by his parents and “golden” California hills.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=35040">09:44:00</a> 🛠<b>️ Shares second filter: gravitate toward hard problems, recounting the early challenges and eventual success of building Chrome.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=44220">12:17:00</a> ❤<b>️ Presents third filter: when choices are equal, do what excites you, tying it to his passion for expanding technology access.</b><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFyJgOAap2c&amp;t=49440">13:44:00</a> 🔥<b> Closes by urging graduates to keep moving forward, embrace both detours and triumphs, and “set your heart ablaze.”</b>

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• HP

  @hp.ramesh · 3 months ago

  So true to his roots. Sign of real greatness! Loved everything he said.

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• P.

  @P.SENTHILSARAVANADURAI · 2 months ago

  From Guntur Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh now

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• ID

  @idealone0_0 · 3 months ago

  Set your heart ablaze ❤️‍🔥<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/rengoku">#Rengoku</a> 🔥

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• AB

  @abhishekranjan320 · 3 months ago

  &quot;set your heart ablaze&quot; Rengoku referenced!

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