I Gave the 2023 MIT Commencement Speech

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  • @science30s
    @science30s 11 місяців тому +35721

    I am batman

  • @UserInterface00
    @UserInterface00 11 місяців тому +16892

    As an actual engineer, Mark is the perfect choice to give a comment speech at MIT. Well deserved.

    • @Ether-de6gq
      @Ether-de6gq 11 місяців тому +23

      😩

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +47

      This video will be #1 on Trending

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +52

      If this video gets to #1 on Trending, then Mark Rober needs to eat the basketball or he needs to shave his head

    • @JB-kp7pw
      @JB-kp7pw 11 місяців тому +37

      Well, he was a NASA engineer :)

    • @Akunium
      @Akunium 11 місяців тому +55

      What do you mean by an "actual engineer"?

  • @brazilianchungus5625
    @brazilianchungus5625 10 місяців тому +3375

    I am not MIT. I am a highschooler on another continent. But i was motivated. Thank you Mark, I know what i must do to achieve my dreams. Trully, you have succeeded in inspiring the young. Godspeed

  • @cecil.g.s5509
    @cecil.g.s5509 5 місяців тому +444

    This is probably the only speech I'd sit through and listen to completely

  • @feliz530
    @feliz530 11 місяців тому +3829

    As one of the graduating students that experienced this in person, I will say that this is a speech that I will ALWAYS remember as Mark broke all the conventional rules and created a new bar for commencement speeches!

    • @Rqzori
      @Rqzori 11 місяців тому +52

      Congrats on graduating! May you have a bright future :)

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +6

      Where are you heading after high school?

    • @meech37
      @meech37 11 місяців тому +74

      @@ThisGuyDannyyy MIT is one of top colleges in the US. That's where they went after high school.

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +4

      @@meech37 Harvard University: “Am I A Joke To You?“

    • @onsidesuperior
      @onsidesuperior 11 місяців тому +83

      ​@@ThisGuyDannyyyMIT is ranked higher than Harvard for engineering and is also one of the most competitive schools to get into.

  • @patford9943
    @patford9943 11 місяців тому +6811

    Mark, you are the poster child for the saying “Growing older is mandatory, growing up is optional”. Well done!

    • @user-zx5yc6mx4h
      @user-zx5yc6mx4h 10 місяців тому +25

      Fire quote

    • @randomdude189
      @randomdude189 10 місяців тому +14

      He really should learn how to speak better though

    • @theceoofsayingno7825
      @theceoofsayingno7825 10 місяців тому +8

      True true, haven’t heard that one before but it does fit him

    • @tbartolini007
      @tbartolini007 10 місяців тому +3

      Yep

    • @rudymeow
      @rudymeow 10 місяців тому +23

      @@randomdude189 Maybe, but the fact he is not a master speech artist and still deliver this impressive speech reinforce his point even more :p

  • @lutimstrickshots9253
    @lutimstrickshots9253 7 місяців тому +329

    As someone who aspires to get into MIT, I found this speech very inspiring. It's rare for someone to be able to enjoy a 20 minute speech. Thanks Mark!

    • @locinolacolino1302
      @locinolacolino1302 7 місяців тому +7

      For a headstart, try a wide range of caffenated beverages to see which one you like best.

    • @lutimstrickshots9253
      @lutimstrickshots9253 7 місяців тому +4

      @@locinolacolino1302 lol i like tea

    • @hollowspade7472
      @hollowspade7472 5 місяців тому +3

      ​@@locinolacolino1302foreshadowing a tool of a narrative device

    • @Sanyu-Tumusiime
      @Sanyu-Tumusiime 4 місяці тому

      It's easy to make it to MIT. I'm sure you'll get in. Have you tried the AMC 12? Take that. Then take the AIME. If you make it to the USAMO, you'll be basically guaranteed admission to MIT as long as you fill the application out perfectly with no spelling mistakes or obvious errors. @@lutimstrickshots9253

    • @eseantonio7856
      @eseantonio7856 3 місяці тому +1

      You got this homie!

  • @chelynnee-wm5yb
    @chelynnee-wm5yb 7 місяців тому +193

    That was THE best Commencement Speech I've ever tuned into. I did not expect to grin from ear to ear and watch this whole video. You have such an infectious, playful perspective on life Mark... thank you for pouring so much heart and soul into that speech that will forever be remembered by this great class, as you do with every video.

    • @betabot.
      @betabot. 5 місяців тому +3

      When I graduated from my Degree .. I remember I almost fall asleep in these speech .... but this one ...I rewatch and rewatch it with out falling asleep

    • @betabot.
      @betabot. 5 місяців тому

      We need more of these

  • @aristofanisrontogiannis5569
    @aristofanisrontogiannis5569 11 місяців тому +5349

    Hey Mark. I was one of the students in the crowd! Your speech really resonated with me, especially your advice regarding assuming kind intentions from the people close to you. I am someone who often struggles in social settings and overanalyzes all the interactions I have. These days whenever I feel anxious about how I am perceived I try to remind myself of your advice and it really helps :)

    • @AlwaysHereAndNow
      @AlwaysHereAndNow 11 місяців тому +38

      Yay! That's awesome to read.

    • @ertjkl3258
      @ertjkl3258 11 місяців тому +41

      Congrats on graduating!

    • @Grinwa
      @Grinwa 11 місяців тому +50

      See u after 30 years

    • @fistikisjoestar578
      @fistikisjoestar578 11 місяців тому +13

      συγχαρητηρια απο ελλαδα φιλε μου

    • @Himeros24
      @Himeros24 11 місяців тому +5

      @@bobbythekidd4712 by... applying?

  • @animatopolis5086
    @animatopolis5086 11 місяців тому +2416

    Graduating from MIT is already amazing, but having Mark Rober give the commencement speech is the cherry on top.

    • @Music_Medium
      @Music_Medium 11 місяців тому +3

      cakes have cherries on them?

    • @kaot1k
      @kaot1k 11 місяців тому +10

      @@Music_Medium we occasionally take place in a bit of playful anarchy 🙃

    • @yaredkokeb5362
      @yaredkokeb5362 11 місяців тому +5

      That's nothing, we had the president of Ukraine give our commencement speech

    • @funtechu
      @funtechu 11 місяців тому

      @@Music_Medium The portal cake has cherries at least.

    • @timeprotector4320
      @timeprotector4320 11 місяців тому

      @Aristide BAUCHART Bro what

  • @LixalLogue
    @LixalLogue 10 місяців тому +407

    can I just say I think the most inspirational part of this for me is listening to you mess up words the same way I do all the time and just keep going. Thank you so much for not being perfect.

  • @Clobares
    @Clobares 9 місяців тому +41

    Thank you so much Mark. This video helped me see the world in such a better light. The phrases about your mom got to my heart too, and that speaks volumes of your impact in the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @VirinchiVakada
    @VirinchiVakada 11 місяців тому +722

    "Relieved parents and confused pets"
    This is the best opening lines of graduation speech😂

    • @RyanSoltani
      @RyanSoltani 11 місяців тому +8

      He’s a natural

    • @Naoki_Inari
      @Naoki_Inari 11 місяців тому +28

      Dont forget the bored siblings! XD

  • @not_boss9962
    @not_boss9962 11 місяців тому +1300

    This speech is more to just the Graduating MIT Class of 2023, it’s to all kids, teens, college students, and adults. That’s what makes this so amazing.

  • @ashleynyanteh8725
    @ashleynyanteh8725 10 місяців тому +49

    Hi Mark; that was a very playful yet the most beautiful commencement speech I've heard. I'll be getting my degree in 4 weeks so the information was super relatable. I'm so grateful to have stumbled on your youtube channel and this is exactly what I needed to hear.
    Cheers and lets change the world while maintaining that level of humour💜.

  • @braidenklein8485
    @braidenklein8485 7 місяців тому +27

    Mark, since I just started college it's been a challenge and with this speech of yours it's made me realize no matter what happens in my career in college I will evolve and learn how to combat different challenges. Thank you so much.

  • @millionaire-millennial
    @millionaire-millennial 11 місяців тому +5985

    For someone who gets nervous public speaking, you spanked it 😎

    • @lootgoblin8705
      @lootgoblin8705 11 місяців тому +106

      *spanked*

    • @AlphaMC
      @AlphaMC 11 місяців тому +27

      indeed

    • @PembuatKomentarHandal
      @PembuatKomentarHandal 11 місяців тому +13

      Indeed

    • @BobTheMoose
      @BobTheMoose 11 місяців тому +8

      Indeed

    • @Xertun
      @Xertun 11 місяців тому +21

      consider nervous public speaking my son because i absolutely spanked it

  • @SerenityNow....
    @SerenityNow.... 11 місяців тому +2927

    I'm so glad people like you are being invited to speak at graduation ceremonies!

  • @kb8uuzparky489
    @kb8uuzparky489 10 місяців тому +13

    That was FANTASTIC. Great advice and one heck of a fun ending. You were rock solid and your presentation was spot on. Congrats

  • @IDoABitOfTrollin
    @IDoABitOfTrollin 7 місяців тому +18

    Ive sat through and watched a few commencement speeches but this was honestly the most empowering one.
    The advice isnt cheesy everyday advice but an actual tool for reaching your goals.

  • @Neonpower10
    @Neonpower10 11 місяців тому +620

    This is probably the first speech I actually listened entirely to without getting bored

    • @dan8ball22
      @dan8ball22 11 місяців тому +20

      Don't get me wrong, I think the speech was nice, but I bet you would find it more boring if it wasn't coming from a UA-camr you like (probably applies to me too).

    • @joshmalloww
      @joshmalloww 11 місяців тому +2

      @@dan8ball22 yeah lol

    • @GughaGSrinivasan
      @GughaGSrinivasan 11 місяців тому +4

      I like this one and Conan’s Harvard speech as well… full of optimistic and inspiring ❤

    • @polygontower
      @polygontower 11 місяців тому +5

      @@dan8ball22 I don't think it would, but it'd likely reduce my chances of clicking the video in the first place.

    • @dinoaurus1
      @dinoaurus1 11 місяців тому +3

      ​@@dan8ball22 also, we all clicked on the video willingly, wanting to watch the speech

  • @gamingwithjoebot4100
    @gamingwithjoebot4100 11 місяців тому +2964

    I had no idea that Mark could do public speaking so well

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE 11 місяців тому +11

      E

    • @loandam2311
      @loandam2311 11 місяців тому +18

      He had a speech at Ted x Ed

    • @JoeX92
      @JoeX92 11 місяців тому +74

      The secret is that It wasn't a public speaking, it was a live UA-cam video recording :v

    • @ilayzer
      @ilayzer 11 місяців тому +12

      ​@@JoeX92 Bruh you are the type of guy to call everyone aliens

    • @JoeX92
      @JoeX92 11 місяців тому +4

      @@ilayzer lol no wdym xD

  • @xtremehaggard
    @xtremehaggard 10 місяців тому +14

    The comments on your videos are always nothing but positivity. I absolute adore this. You are a genuine and amazing person.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 8 місяців тому +55

    I watched this again 2 months later and your words still resonate. Even though I am 70 years of age, there are still challenges in life that bring reward. Great speech mate.

    • @kidd32888
      @kidd32888 5 місяців тому +2

      What an attitude towards life 🫡

    • @betabot.
      @betabot. 5 місяців тому

      my dad is 70 in a few months ... he refuse to listen to anyone .... I think you better than my dad

  • @BasicallyHomeless
    @BasicallyHomeless 11 місяців тому +10454

    Hahaha dude what an absolute BANGER of a speech and video. You’re an inspiration!

    • @LunaRealized
      @LunaRealized 11 місяців тому +17

      Homeress

    • @tylergarrett1093
      @tylergarrett1093 11 місяців тому +7

      your next

    • @lolpoopninja2088
      @lolpoopninja2088 11 місяців тому +9

      i love your videos

    • @gigahertzmedia734
      @gigahertzmedia734 11 місяців тому +13

      He's homeless cause he gave hackers his money, they spent all of it, and then he had none.

    • @aqua-bery
      @aqua-bery 11 місяців тому +5

      ikr, mark is such a guy lol

  • @OffChimp
    @OffChimp 11 місяців тому +571

    This applies to a 7th grader just as much as a 2023 grad. Great work Mark!

    • @woofer13
      @woofer13 11 місяців тому +29

      I'm 74 and I really found Mark's speech enlightening. I needed to hear his very last bit of advice.

    • @RyanSoltani
      @RyanSoltani 11 місяців тому +5

      @@woofer13 that’s cool to hear

    • @GhostFreak2344
      @GhostFreak2344 11 місяців тому

      When you realize he knows your in 7th grade

    • @GhostFreak2344
      @GhostFreak2344 11 місяців тому +1

      Lmao I’m in 7th grade now and I totally agree

    • @obaidzubair5439
      @obaidzubair5439 11 місяців тому

      ​@@GhostFreak2344 I'm in 8 and I agree with you

  • @mrrezarik9250
    @mrrezarik9250 4 місяці тому +175

    Как я рад, что платишь человеку который переводит твои ролики и мы их смотрим. Спасибо, Марк Робер и актёру дубляжа!

    • @mrrezarik9250
      @mrrezarik9250 4 місяці тому +8

      Кстати я его начал смотреть так как моё имя тоже Марк. Меня это заинтересовало и посмотрел его видео ролик и в итоге я теперь смотрю их постоянно.

    • @vithem6685
      @vithem6685 3 місяці тому +2

      Озвучка отличная)

    • @matheussilvaunknownperfil6334
      @matheussilvaunknownperfil6334 2 місяці тому

      It's IA

    • @spelr
      @spelr Місяць тому

      No, it's actually not IA nor AI@@matheussilvaunknownperfil6334

  • @christinamarisa6994
    @christinamarisa6994 10 місяців тому +12

    Mark, that speech was amazing and I am so grateful as a non MIT grad, I was still able to learn and be inspired by you! I will definitely be using your advice! Thank you

  • @peek_yew9369
    @peek_yew9369 11 місяців тому +440

    Mark rober the kind of guy to have one of the biggest yt channels ever and still be nervous about giving speeches lol Mark is the goat

    • @Drummerchef13
      @Drummerchef13 11 місяців тому +28

      Talking in front of live people is a bit different than talking to a camera by yourself or a few people

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +3

      MrBeast?

    • @jenkem4464
      @jenkem4464 11 місяців тому

      @@Newown1 Near 25m subscribers...F'n massive channel dude. 72 th in the US, 180th or so worldwide, 3rd in tech. Statistically out of 37-55million youtube channels, that puts the channel waaaay up there so OP is correct.

    • @os.a.m.a
      @os.a.m.a 11 місяців тому

      ​@@Newown1 his videos get dozens of views, probably 20m average. how many channels out there you think get this many views?

  • @matthiastakele
    @matthiastakele 11 місяців тому +957

    Got to see this in person in the first row (19:23) as a now MIT graduate! You did so well Mark! Thanks for an amazing, unforgettable speech :))

    • @Sam-rj2qn
      @Sam-rj2qn 11 місяців тому +27

      Wow congratulations 🎉

    • @johngerken4263
      @johngerken4263 11 місяців тому +13

      Congrats on graduating 🎉

    • @BIGSMOKE-bl2lq
      @BIGSMOKE-bl2lq 11 місяців тому +8

      So where now supermarket gass station the possibilities are endless haha just kidding..... hopefully

    • @andersontannertanner57
      @andersontannertanner57 11 місяців тому

      @@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq 😂

    • @lowprofile2412
      @lowprofile2412 11 місяців тому +3

      Congrats to all of you, quite an accomplishment !!

  • @ChristianLappinOFFICIAL
    @ChristianLappinOFFICIAL 9 місяців тому +7

    Amazing speech Mark! Such great advise and wisdom and the delivery was perfect. It was real and heartfelt and most importantly it was YOU. Congratulations 🍾🎈🎉🎊

  • @davidglass710
    @davidglass710 9 місяців тому +172

    Mark: You, an experienced engineer who drew inspiration from your Mom's life experience and encouragement, have now received a standing O from some of our best future engineers; and that is the cherry on top. Congratulations, Class of 23, and this retired engineer can confirm that Mr. Rober's three points will enhance your life.

    • @DanielleSnyder
      @DanielleSnyder 5 місяців тому +1

      Aww this comment is so inspiring. Thank you.

    • @Sanyu-Tumusiime
      @Sanyu-Tumusiime 4 місяці тому

      DEI exists, they're not our best and brightest. Turns out the best and brightest ended up at Hillsdale or Liberty U where they give admissions by merit. @@DanielleSnyder

  • @zuser12345
    @zuser12345 11 місяців тому +772

    Mister Rodgers taught my generation empathy, understanding, kindness, and acceptance of others. My son has Mark Rober to teach him creativity, imagination, engineering, and the confidence to find solutions and change the world. Resources like Mr. Rodgers and Mark Rober are absolutely invaluable to kids born into families that lack in those areas. Thank you, Mr. Rober.

    • @aimeeontheharp
      @aimeeontheharp 11 місяців тому +14

      I love this comment! Thank you for sharing your insight!

    • @amandawade8003
      @amandawade8003 11 місяців тому +7

      Beautifully said. 🩷

    • @RyanSoltani
      @RyanSoltani 11 місяців тому +6

      Mr. Rodgers is a childhood legend and Mark Rober has become one as well

    • @krsol439
      @krsol439 11 місяців тому

      Quick question
      I feel like I don't know what to do. I'm in my 2nd year. I don't know what I would like to do. I don't understand how people come together and build something meaningful. Please tell me how I can get back on the path and do something or at least set out to do something meaningful or feel like I have a goal and wake up everyday to work towards it.
      Thanks.

    • @alexwalker2582
      @alexwalker2582 11 місяців тому

      @@krsol439 What do you like to do for hobbies?

  • @winninglisa
    @winninglisa 11 місяців тому +777

    For someone who was “extremely nervous”, your jokes were actually really funny

    • @TheRealEeee
      @TheRealEeee 11 місяців тому +21

      Ikr the audience laughed so hard

    • @MarkRober
      @MarkRober  11 місяців тому +217

      True story: my friend Jimmy Kimmel helped me punch it up a bit :)

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +1

      @@MarkRober Hi

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +4

      @@MarkRober eat the basketball

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +1

      @@MarkRober I’ve been watching you since 2020. Please notice me!

  • @pseudoartist
    @pseudoartist 9 місяців тому +5

    i just listened every words every gestures that you delivered. I have never ever seen such speech with the synchronization of such a convincing words and that level of confidence. Really loved it.

  • @MrJontyPatel
    @MrJontyPatel 7 місяців тому +5

    Mark I have heard other commencement speeches before but they are usually read from notes; So besides the part of how awesome the speech was while listening to it I just find it amazing that you gave the entire speech from your heart and passion like you do with all your videos and work.

  • @jredmon0123
    @jredmon0123 11 місяців тому +986

    As a teacher and a parent, I am so grateful for what you do, Mark. You are inspiring the next generation(s) of engineers. Please keep persevering through hardship and putting your whole heart into what you do. It's working. You are making a tremendous positive impact.

  • @motusanima
    @motusanima 10 місяців тому +1852

    As a university leader, I've attended many commencements and listened to an equal number of commencements speeches. You NAILED it! Very real, very grounded, very applicable, and very inspirational. Practice Naive Optimism. Frame Your Failures. Foster Relationships. Playful Anarchy!! Truly exceptional work, as always.

    • @svenlundergard1
      @svenlundergard1 9 місяців тому +23

      @motusanima YOU nailed it too! Mark's speech was incredible and your recap, great!

  • @evelinakushnir6899
    @evelinakushnir6899 6 місяців тому +6

    this is the best speech I've ever heard! It is a perfect example of how to structure any speech and deliver it. Mark, thank you! you're such an inspiration!

  • @this_is_MyHandleNow
    @this_is_MyHandleNow 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing speech!!! Please, never lose that genuine authenticity

  • @golden_rod
    @golden_rod 11 місяців тому +1156

    we didn't deserve two videos in the span of two weeks, but we got it anyways... and you definitely didn't disappoint

  • @FUNKo256
    @FUNKo256 11 місяців тому +388

    As a guy who says he’s scared of public speaking, you literally smashed it

  • @ikbalwiguna3369
    @ikbalwiguna3369 4 місяці тому +7

    this is the best graduation speech i ever heard.. thank you mark for the inspiration

  • @gasparsigma
    @gasparsigma 10 місяців тому +10

    Mark Rober is awesome. Thanks Mark's mom for raising someone able to use his knowledge to make the world a better place 🙏

  • @OfentseMwaseFilms
    @OfentseMwaseFilms 11 місяців тому +2679

    Well Done Mark!🔥😂🔥

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +4

      Omg I’m first to comment on a verified channel

    • @Deutsch_Gamer
      @Deutsch_Gamer 11 місяців тому +4

      @@ThisGuyDannyyy nice

    • @georgerichardson7505
      @georgerichardson7505 11 місяців тому +2

      you mean chat gpt

    • @jefffrodermann5348
      @jefffrodermann5348 11 місяців тому +3

      Outstanding, Mark! I did not do well at your third piece of advice. I was diagnosed this year, at 42, with ADHD.
      One aspect of this neurodivergence is "object permanence." In the case of my college friends, my brain basically forgets that they exist. Now that I am aware of this, I can engineer solutions and course correct.

    • @austinc406
      @austinc406 11 місяців тому +1

      well done, chat gpt

  • @FinaleyClantay
    @FinaleyClantay 11 місяців тому +219

    He went from teaching party tricks to giving public speeches at the most prestigious School and University, Well earned and well Deserved Mark :)

    • @jimmybumpus2099
      @jimmybumpus2099 11 місяців тому +6

      Think he was an Engineer for NASA before he started teaching party tricks

    • @ridstock9663
      @ridstock9663 11 місяців тому

      He literally worked on the Mars Rover after graduating from MIT.

  • @DonisGP
    @DonisGP 9 місяців тому +7

    Amazing Speech Mark I loved it! As someone currently in college this really hit me and it was very inspirational.

  • @BrainyAnimal
    @BrainyAnimal 9 місяців тому +17

    Rober's speech is inspiring and motivating. It is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

  • @bgctech
    @bgctech 11 місяців тому +996

    This was a super speech Mark. Those graduates will never forget that day. Full of fun which is what life should always be about.

    • @Rpil.
      @Rpil. 11 місяців тому +4

      Well said

    • @spacewarpphotography1667
      @spacewarpphotography1667 11 місяців тому +8

      Confirmed. My father has never forgotten when JFK spoke at his high school graduation. (His event had preempted Dad's graduation ceremony reservation, so JFK stopped by.)

    • @Batman4rl
      @Batman4rl 11 місяців тому +2

      Your invested in this loo

    • @GTLB302
      @GTLB302 11 місяців тому +2

      Actually gave 2 dollars 😂

    • @Penguinman2.0
      @Penguinman2.0 10 місяців тому +3

      @@GTLB302 how much did you give

  • @NivedSyam
    @NivedSyam 11 місяців тому +1342

    This is one of the best speeches I’ve listened to. Mark, you are an big inspiration to lots of people around the world, and theres no one better to give a commencement speech at MIT than you.

    • @svenlundergard1
      @svenlundergard1 9 місяців тому +1

      That's a FACT!! NO PERSON IN THE WORLD better to give a commencement speech at MIT!!! I'm so inspired by Mark Rober!!

  • @snowdrop9617
    @snowdrop9617 9 місяців тому +2

    Incredible speech! Your metaphors really helped me understand my childlike actions I've made when I was smaller. Not only that, the three life advices you gave at the ceremoney will also be very helpful in the future. Thank you very much! :)

  • @user-ge8cu6kr2h
    @user-ge8cu6kr2h 8 місяців тому +4

    Your passionate speech and creative approach were really impressive. Your passion for science and innovation and the various experiments that show it have inspired me greatly. The story about the meaning of learning and growing through failure gave me great courage. Your story reminded me that failure is an important step in the path to success. I will apply what I have learned from you to life and move forward toward a better future. Thank you!

  • @noglistazone
    @noglistazone 11 місяців тому +806

    Hello mark, I was that one confused pet in that comment speech at MIT. I was very confused but the speech you gave was very inspiring. I bet that the entirety of Gen Z or any other generation might have picked up a thing or two from that amazing speech. Thank you for inspiring our childhoods and us confused pets.

    • @Glub_blub
      @Glub_blub 11 місяців тому +25

      As a pet, i can confirm what you just said

    • @Player-fg4ub
      @Player-fg4ub 11 місяців тому +15

      As a pet, i can confirm what you just said

    • @soggybread448
      @soggybread448 11 місяців тому +14

      As a pet, i can confirm what you just said

    • @salmi2luccio
      @salmi2luccio 11 місяців тому +4

      Pet? Could someone explain what it means. Thank you

    • @lucastheprime787
      @lucastheprime787 11 місяців тому +4

      Pet? Could someone explain what it means. Thank you

  • @MrBallen
    @MrBallen 10 місяців тому +3584

    awesome speech! loved it!

    • @quinnard9750
      @quinnard9750 10 місяців тому +17

      Ayo wussp Mr Ballen😂, reply to this comment I dare you :)

    • @dvalegacy7100
      @dvalegacy7100 10 місяців тому +18

      Yo hey Mr ballen i did not know you watch mark rober

    • @anthonynye1747
      @anthonynye1747 10 місяців тому +6

      Love your vids!!

    • @axelotl9812
      @axelotl9812 10 місяців тому +6

      Sup MrBallen :)
      I love your videos XD

    • @swasthikkumar5398
      @swasthikkumar5398 10 місяців тому +7

      Strange dark and mysterious

  • @RazorRock3
    @RazorRock3 9 місяців тому +4

    This was a fantastic speech, it really resonated with me and I gotta say it did may me teary eyed

  • @lmc2938
    @lmc2938 10 місяців тому +4

    Amazing. Your brilliance paired with your humour is stunning. Great job.

  • @fyukfy2366
    @fyukfy2366 11 місяців тому +320

    Congratulations to mark and the entire graduating class of 2023!

    • @TylerDollarhide
      @TylerDollarhide 11 місяців тому

      Congrats to them, but I don't need more reminders that I should have graduated this semester.
      The education system is very broken when it comes to students with disabilities (especially those with multiple disabilities).

    • @ThisGuyDannyyy
      @ThisGuyDannyyy 11 місяців тому +1

      Congrats to all Class of 2023 High School students!
      We’re proud of you!

    • @wobblywack5531
      @wobblywack5531 11 місяців тому +3

      @@TylerDollarhide ok?

  • @vidixbre9156
    @vidixbre9156 11 місяців тому +440

    Mark, your MIT commencement speech was amazing! Your words of wisdom and inspiring message will have a lasting impact. Congratulations on a remarkable achievement!

    • @kenchieh2819
      @kenchieh2819 11 місяців тому +8

      How did you watch the whole speech when the video was posted 3 minutes ago

    • @PembuatKomentarHandal
      @PembuatKomentarHandal 11 місяців тому

      Yeah

    • @PembuatKomentarHandal
      @PembuatKomentarHandal 11 місяців тому

      ​@@kenchieh2819 From The Start, It's Already Amazing

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE 11 місяців тому

      E‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

    • @stare4539
      @stare4539 11 місяців тому

      fr

  • @mistera2220
    @mistera2220 9 місяців тому +2

    Great speech. As I was watching I remembered my day of graduation and imagined you as our speaker and I got goosebumps with that thought. Thank you for this inspiring message.

  • @banditosrister22
    @banditosrister22 10 місяців тому +5

    As someone who graduated 2 years ago... I think this is the best advise I've ever heard and from the prospective of my early career I completely agree.

  • @dumitrescu98
    @dumitrescu98 11 місяців тому +210

    "it's a feature, not a bug"
    shots fired at Bethesda.
    Amazing speech Mark. You are truely an inspiration.

    • @darkpro_xgm
      @darkpro_xgm 10 місяців тому +3

      Every minecraft update ever

  • @BANANAD0GE
    @BANANAD0GE 11 місяців тому +146

    For someone who is nervous for public speaking, this is a gigantic step from out of that shadow and into the light. Great job Mark

  • @kashishverma628
    @kashishverma628 10 місяців тому +4

    Relatable piece of advice you gave me mark , FOREVER THANKFUL , YOU CLEARED ALL MY Doubts AND FEAR IN MY MIND
    ALWAYS GONNA LOOK UP TO THIS VIDEO WHEN I GO FOR HIGHER STUDIES ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @PNWSCOTTY3
    @PNWSCOTTY3 7 місяців тому

    That was a stellar speech, I love to hear advice from a person that has achived your level of sucess.

  • @moonszter
    @moonszter 10 місяців тому +1142

    I always felt like something was missing from my academic experience when my school cancelled our commencement ceremony for my undergrad class back in Tehran, Iran, because we were told “art schools don’t deserve a real graduation ceremony”. Now I am a year away from graduating from my 3 year MFA program in the US, and keep feeling like I don’t deserve a future, and I might never have one. After watching this video, I am adopting this speech and ceremony as mine and choose to reimagine my graduation in this beautiful context. Thank you for sharing this video for all the rest of who weren’t MIT class of 2023 to see and be inspired by. Big.. tears.. coming.. in.. oh boy ❤🎉

    • @elijahschrotenboer4818
      @elijahschrotenboer4818 10 місяців тому +34

      In my opinion that's unfair that you don't get a graduation for an Art School. Why does society get to decide how important an interest/hobby/achievement is to each individual... So what if they think an Art School is not as important to them, but it is to you and presumably every other student in the same boat as you and since it is important to you why can't they celebrate that you achieved something? Just seems unfair and narcissistic

    • @KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin
      @KingdomOfDaylightsDauphin 10 місяців тому +27

      " I am adopting this speech and ceremony as mine and choose to reimagine my graduation in this beautiful context." I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

    • @bobbyb9907
      @bobbyb9907 10 місяців тому +11

      wishing you the very best future in whatever you choose to do.

    • @marieneu264
      @marieneu264 10 місяців тому +8

      You deserve everything you’ve worked hard for! You are worthy! Best of luck to you in your future! ❤

    • @elisallamido3014
      @elisallamido3014 10 місяців тому +11

      As an MFA graduate from several decades ago, I offer you this advice:
      Create your own destiny. No one else can make you feel that you deserve -- or do not deserve -- anything but you.
      If you feel unworthy, ask yourself what it would take for you to feel worthy. Then DO IT.
      No one will ever show up on your doorstep and hand you your dreams. You need to define them for yourself and take action to make them a reality.
      (Spoken with ❤)

  • @annasunviolin
    @annasunviolin 11 місяців тому +651

    such a privilege to have spoken on the same stage as you- really appreciate your inspiring words and wow what a hard act to follow!! thank you for sending our class off in style :)

    • @alaxy7465
      @alaxy7465 10 місяців тому +3

      That was an AMAZING SPEECH

    • @RobloxHacksForMac
      @RobloxHacksForMac 9 місяців тому

      U didn’t speak on same stage as him lmao. Nice try

    • @-c.c.frear-
      @-c.c.frear- 9 місяців тому +16

      ​@@RobloxHacksForMacmy brother her speech is literally uploaded on her channel

    • @sans-befriended-your-mom
      @sans-befriended-your-mom 7 місяців тому +2

      @@RobloxHacksForMac cant wait to see this reply to a comment from a mark rober video in an emkay r/confidentlyincorrect video lmao

  • @j1s0nd7nn
    @j1s0nd7nn 7 місяців тому +2

    Wow that was incredibly insightful and delivered as only you could have...as always amazed at your creativity and will to risk to grow....powerful!

  • @AussieBall-Animations2
    @AussieBall-Animations2 8 місяців тому +2

    I love the humour you used. What an amazing speech Mark

  • @greenchichi22
    @greenchichi22 11 місяців тому +466

    Mark, your speech was really well done. As someone who just graduated high school and is going on to an STEM engineering school in South Dakota. You’ve even given me hope and inspiration for my next steps in life. Your advice was really impactful and can be shown to not just graduates, but to anyone. Thank you for your words of Advice.

  • @Grdiang3l
    @Grdiang3l 11 місяців тому +605

    I'm not sure if this will sound wrong but now I wish there was a video about Mark's mom - she sounds amazing and inspiring

    • @melindarivera6598
      @melindarivera6598 10 місяців тому +33

      That doesn't sound wrong at all. I completely understand. To have raised her a child, into the adult that Mark is today, she had to be a pretty amazing woman!

    • @Avetho
      @Avetho 10 місяців тому

      Mrs Rober sounds like she was among the vaunted company of being an _Ultimate W Mom,_ I personally think my own mom could be counted among them but that might be personal bias, but Mrs Rober objectively sounds like she's a true OG Ultimate W Mom, especially what with her positive influence still continuing forward even a decade later.

  • @ipacarrollread
    @ipacarrollread 7 місяців тому +6

    This was one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard at a commencement ceremony and I have four kids so I have had to sit through a bunch. Kudos, truly. I hope that the students are not so overwhelmed by everything going on that they can’t take in what you said. It was clear, concise and catchy enough to remember. Great job!

  • @souviknaskar5751
    @souviknaskar5751 8 місяців тому

    Love you Mark! How can a speech have soo much influence!

  • @colinmanion9844
    @colinmanion9844 11 місяців тому +248

    What's incredible to me about Mark is his confidence to give this speech. He teased himself, famous people, and MIT at several points throughout. The amount of allusions in this speech ensured that everyone would resonate with it in at least one way. The humility he showed and down to earthness(Is that a word?) showed his human side which is really cool to see. That is true confidence in my opinion, and I hope the MIT graduates and everyone listening to it can bring some of this confidence into their lives to make the world a better, non-judgmental place.

    • @angryparsnip9363
      @angryparsnip9363 10 місяців тому +2

      Thumbs up for you!
      The word you're looking for might be pragmatism.
      Keep rocking.

  • @totalitytilatot
    @totalitytilatot 11 місяців тому +346

    Amazing speech Mark! I hope someday I’ll be among students at MIT as well. I’ve always looked up to you as an idol. Creative, smart, kind, and willing to embrace the unknown. Congratulations on your speech! ❤ ❤ ❤

    • @JT-py7ze
      @JT-py7ze 11 місяців тому

      No idol, just a human who persevered, had the confidence even through his failures and trials might have made him think twice about himself ❤

    • @edofluit6568
      @edofluit6568 11 місяців тому +3

      @@JT-py7ze he said "I’ve always looked up to you as an idol"
      I'VE
      thats means he saw him as an idol
      doesn't mean you have to

    • @dread_nought
      @dread_nought 11 місяців тому

      You won't

    • @GolenCheeseIt
      @GolenCheeseIt 11 місяців тому +4

      You will

  • @eevee5699
    @eevee5699 10 місяців тому +4

    AMAZING, Mark! Congrats to you and the grads!!

  • @Azcepition
    @Azcepition 8 місяців тому +3

    amazing speech ❤❤❤ thanks mark your the best. You have taught me hundreds of life skills. You are absolutely the best.

  • @bobbybobbito9076
    @bobbybobbito9076 11 місяців тому +102

    Hey Mark! I was the faculty member you had a chat with in the cafeteria! You are such an amazing person on and off camera. I cant believe it when they said you where gonna come here and give a speech. I rushed to the cafeteria to see you and sign a magazine. Thank you so much. You’re such an inspiration!

  • @Asandwichonline
    @Asandwichonline 11 місяців тому +113

    Perfection is only made when you can see the pureness of what his words really meant. Awesome job, Mark Rober.

  • @angelamoniz8816
    @angelamoniz8816 7 місяців тому +1

    Great speech Mark!!! Your mom would be proud ❤️

  • @dapip71
    @dapip71 10 місяців тому +2

    This is so cool, me and my older brother have been watching you since the pandemic. My brother’s dream school is MIT and I think your speech really encouraged him! Also we think all your videos are awesome and my favorite videos are the squirrel obstacle courses.❤hope you keep making amazing content for years to come.😊

  • @Kio.O
    @Kio.O 11 місяців тому +95

    4:35 that gave me goose bumps. I can’t even express the beauty in that moment and the nostalgia that went through me.

  • @jinlu4
    @jinlu4 11 місяців тому +152

    That speech was amazing! Witty, insightful, empathetic, and entertaining. Also, mad respect for challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone with public speaking :) A beautifully written and performed speech! 🎉

    • @sprinkleman8103
      @sprinkleman8103 11 місяців тому +2

      1:56 isnt it written by ai

    • @sanyamshah9111
      @sanyamshah9111 11 місяців тому +2

      bro chatgpt

    • @threetree7737
      @threetree7737 11 місяців тому

      @@sanyamshah9111 I’m pretty sure he’s joking hahahaha

  • @audreycarlisle5205
    @audreycarlisle5205 6 місяців тому +2

    This is great advise for anyone really not just people from MIT!

  • @QuinnReinhart
    @QuinnReinhart 8 місяців тому

    I love how you were trying to encourage Gratification!

  • @Jake_Editz1
    @Jake_Editz1 11 місяців тому +102

    It’s so nice to see Mark getting the recognition he deserves!

  • @DrShauryaGarg
    @DrShauryaGarg 11 місяців тому +58

    You had my full attention for entirety of this video. As a genZ kid who has been raised in an era of short-form-content this should be enough to tell you how great your speech was for MIT 2023.

  • @kdc9613
    @kdc9613 9 місяців тому

    Incredible insight I hope they take his words to heart..

  • @5starItzLUV
    @5starItzLUV 10 місяців тому +2

    BEST COMMENCEMENT SPEECH IVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!!! Definitely resonant!!

  • @hollosteph
    @hollosteph 11 місяців тому +96

    This was epic. And your mother’s influence may have started as ripples but has developed in to tidal waves. This brought back so many memories of my university graduation with a not so spirit boosting speech. My husband and I love your channel and now my daughter loves it thanks to the Adley colab.

  • @plimatron
    @plimatron 11 місяців тому +420

    Thank you Mark for this awesome speech!

    • @_ande
      @_ande 10 місяців тому +8

      We can give money in comments now??? Where??

    • @randomasian5049
      @randomasian5049 10 місяців тому +8

      @@_andethe thanks thing with the heart with money on ti

    • @JH-rz4xi
      @JH-rz4xi 10 місяців тому +1

      😂

    • @kulsumbano877
      @kulsumbano877 7 місяців тому +1

      Legend

  • @jcor77
    @jcor77 10 місяців тому

    I've honestly watch this video 3x already.
    Love the speech!

  • @SaeidAbolfazli
    @SaeidAbolfazli 10 місяців тому +2

    Love it that you break rule, and traditions! I love your speech. Congrats all MIT grads!

  • @robertmiller4204
    @robertmiller4204 11 місяців тому +180

    🎉 Mark thank you for being so humble, and posting this speech, it was uplifting 🎉

  • @crunchyasstacos9345
    @crunchyasstacos9345 11 місяців тому +178

    Im officially starting college in about two months. You've been the main reason I'm going into mechanical engineering. I'm going to The Ohio State University, and its been a dream of mine for years now. This speech has made the fear of college more manageable. Thank you for always being an inspiration

    • @alch8485
      @alch8485 11 місяців тому +8

      Best of luck!

    • @crunchyasstacos9345
      @crunchyasstacos9345 11 місяців тому +1

      @@alch8485 thank you

    • @matchabunnii
      @matchabunnii 11 місяців тому +5

      You’re going to love tOSU! Go Bucks!!! :)

    • @cheetahobx
      @cheetahobx 11 місяців тому +5

      My Condolences
      for you attending such a bottom feeder school.....

    • @MeesterFishy
      @MeesterFishy 11 місяців тому +9

      Congrats dude! Learn from me, Professor Leonard on UA-cam is incredible for learning calculus, Jeff Hanson is incredible for Statics courses, and Libgen for textbooks. Get involved in clubs, internships and extracurriculars because they are more valuable than grades for work opportunities, and don't give up! This degree is more a matter of persistence and discipline than sheer intelligence.

  • @philbach1
    @philbach1 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow what an inspiration. Well done.

  • @simorx580
    @simorx580 10 місяців тому +2

    WOW. That was the best speech ive ever heard. Thank you Mark! :)

  • @BigBadWorf
    @BigBadWorf 11 місяців тому +53

    Well done, Mark. Having worked at a major University for almost 30 years I've been to hundreds of graduations. This is one of the best I've ever heard.

  • @natebrawl
    @natebrawl 11 місяців тому +261

    It’s funny how this graduation speech is 10x more entertaining than my graduation speech at my school.

    • @PembuatKomentarHandal
      @PembuatKomentarHandal 11 місяців тому +1

      Haha

    • @ChaseNBricePlay
      @ChaseNBricePlay 11 місяців тому +1

      Same

    • @legianasua6478
      @legianasua6478 11 місяців тому +19

      I find it hard to believe that "Nate|Brawlstars" is someone older than 8

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE 11 місяців тому +2

      E‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

    • @naniterimorni1
      @naniterimorni1 11 місяців тому +1

      @@legianasua6478 haha correct, I don’t know one person from the brawl stars community who’s older than 14 years (except UA-camrs)

  • @manusiabersalah6293
    @manusiabersalah6293 10 місяців тому +2

    this is the best motivational speech ever
    I wanted to cry hearing it

  • @eagles7575
    @eagles7575 9 місяців тому

    wow what an honor.. great speech sir.