What "Follow Your Dreams" Misses
A talk by the creator of the 3Blue1Brown channel
This content is automatically translated from Chinese by AI. While we strive for accuracy, there might be nuances that are lost in translation.
Core Ideas
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Instead of blindly “following your dreams,” focus on how to create value for others
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The transition from student to professional means shifting goals from “personal growth” to “creating value for others”
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“Action precedes motivation”—passion often arises after taking action
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Success requires considering timing and opportunity, not just personal enthusiasm
Key Recommendations
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Recognize that dreams are not just about the individual but also about how to serve others
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Seek unique opportunities in the present—ask, “What is possible now that wasn’t ten years ago and might be harder in ten years?”
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Don’t underestimate your influence on others, especially young people
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Stay flexible, treating passion as an “initial velocity vector” rather than a fixed goal
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Adapt to change, chasing opportunities rather than clinging to dreams
Conclusion
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Success depends not only on following passion but also on creating real value, seizing opportunities, and adaptability
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Encourage graduates to remain flexible in their future development while focusing on how to create value for society