It can be rough out there, but thats okay because theres soft serve ice cream with sprinkles. Reminding each other we are part of a larger self, he said. Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart. He gets more applause. I dont. I like this, and it sets up his next point. [foreign language 00:01:13]. Its not the only thing he taught me though. He is proof that it works, and works pretty well. Their laughter then turned into applause. He also gave some great advice about kindness and empathy. Jim Carrey : (23:32) The party host up in the corner (refers to painting) who thinks unconsciousness is bliss and is always offering a drink from the bottles that empty you; Misery, below her, who despises the light cant stand when youre doing well and wishes you nothing but the worst; The Queen of Diamonds who needs a King to build her house of cards; And the Hollow One, who clings to your leg and begs, Please dont leave me behind for I have abandoned myself., Even those who are closest to you and most in love with you, the people you love most in the world, can find clarity confronting at times. Jim Carrey : (12:54) I brought one of my paintings to show you today. Thank you, Bevan, thank you all! The great nothing masquerading as something you can name. WebSpeech Analysis Paper Satisfactory The speech that I have chosen to do this paper on is Jim Carreys commencement address at the 2014 MUM graduation. WebJim Carrey: Commencement Speech at Maharishi University of Management (2014) - Stay true to yourself Simon Sinek: Live2Lead (2016) - Stay consistent Simon T. Bailey: To Break Through, Find Your True Calling (2017) - Start strong and finish strong Matthew McConaughey: Commencement Speech at University of Houston (2018) - Be confident WebStudents must research and critique a speech and write an analysis of the speech (2 pages). Wounded only by my own arrows. Ive been out there for 30 years. This speech provided to the graduates provides tons of insight to their futures, while still providing so much rhetorical technique to the audience. Required fields are marked *. Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. I wish, as a speaker coach, that he paused longer and let that settle more deeply. I brought one of my paintings to show you today. 8:47 Enjoyed him saying, Crimes committed by people with self-esteem. Whats yours? As you may have heard Michael Hauge say, The goal of any story is to elicit emotion. Jim just did at that moment. You didnt think I could be serious, did ya? Like many of you, I was concerned about going out in the world and doing something bigger than myself until someone smarter than myself made me realize that there is nothing bigger than myself! I guess thats what Im really here to say; sometimes, its OK to eat your feelings! By choosing to free people from concern got me to the top of a mountain. But you guys are so ahead of the game. He used his humor, emotional appeal, and That is something worth my time. Wow. I need a 2 page critique / analysis on a commencement speech given by Jim Carey to theMaharishi University of Management | May 24, 2014. This claim contains the use of ethics because it is coming from a credible source. Then he points to his painting, and it is revealed. I appreciate that he acknowledges self-doubt. Ill never get them back. The first one was stated that one day everyone; the second, was from a now cancelled catalog that in their last issue signed off with the message, saying to alway seek more out of life and to try to define the impossible (Text of Steve Jobs ' Commencement Address (2005)). Jim Carrey : (13:47) The longer it is up, the more we want to see what it looks like and how it ties into his speech. The great Jim Carrey. By the way, I realized that I love this commencement speech, and its just getting started. A place that teaches the knowledge and experience, the knowledge and experience necessary to be productive in life, as well as enabling the students, through Transcendental Meditation and ancient Vedic knowledge, to slack off twice a day for an hour and a half!! I have a reset button, and I ride that button constantly. And he treated my talent as if it was his second chance. Extend your content reach and maximize your engagement rates. But white-collar stuff Wall Street, that type of thing, you know crimes committed by people with self-esteem! We are the light that shines through it. Jai Guru Dev. He says he uses it constantly. As someone who has done what you are about to go do, I can tell you from experience, the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. He also confirms this by saying he himself has gone through and found the answer to these questions. And if it doesnt happen for you right away, its only because the universe is so busy fulfilling my order. Welcome to Burning Man! We want to bring the best thinking and practices into one place that speak to intentional personal growth and prosperity. Oh, and why not take a chance on faith as well? 24:49 Hope walks through the fire, and faith leaps over it, he said, another great visual and new perspective. Thats what Im here to do. When I realized this, I dubbed my new devotion The Church of Freedom From Concern The Church of FFC and I dedicated myself to that ministry. Carrey said his father, Percy Carrey, lost his accounting job when the actor was 12, and the family then had to do whatever we could to survive., I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which was that you could fail at what you dont love, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love., VIDEO: Office Actor Ed Helms Delivers Cornell Address, Carrey also told the graduates the secret to success is letting the universe know what you want and working toward it.. That is more powerful than when a teacher or relative tells us this. 6:53 This, to me, is hysterical. I am elated and truly, truly, truly excited to be present and fully connected to you at this important moment in your journey. Jim Carrey : (10:02) My body is contained within the limitlessness of my soul one unified field of nothing dancing for no particular reason, except maybe to comfort and entertain itself. 2:29 Then, he turns that serious statement into a setup for his next joke. He then tags it with, With sprinkles. And he gets another laugh. I hope youre ready to open the roof and take it all in?! The Three Best Tony Robbins Events You Gotta Do! It happens for you. He mentions the voice of the ego and says that if you listen to it, there will always be someone who is doing better than you. Once that button is functional in your life, theres no story the mind could create that will be as compelling. Jim Carrey : (00:26) These are used to emphasize a point or to get audience thinking. Easily integrate Rev using our robust APIs to start building your product quickly. That is such a great truth for his personal journey. But even with that comes a feeling of divine dissatisfaction, because ultimately were not the avatars we create. Because everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart. As someone whos done what youre about to go and do, I can tell you from experience the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You can spend your whole life imagining ghosts, worrying about the pathway to the future, but all there will ever be is whats happening here and the decisions we make in this moment, which are based on either love or fear. Jim Carrey is known for his work as a famous comedian. For logos Carrey is very reasonable with the audience by being in a well structured position to remind the audience that anything can be acheived.Giving them a logical sense of reality and about their choices they make that every moment will either be based on love or fear. 7:04 Note when he drinks the water. What do they need that your talent can provide? The one thing that could have helped was a couple more well-placed stories or examples that could have made some of his wisdom even stickier. We wanted to be entertained. WebMany people recognize Jim Carrey as the pet detective or the not-so-bright Lloyd Christmas, but during his commencement speech to the graduating class of 2014 at the Whenever we do this and are sincere, it connects us with our audience while being playful. It was perhaps the best of the half-dozen commencement addresses Ive seen live. 12:33 It is cool for the audience to see a glimpse into the childhood of a celebrity and see how it helped form who he is. When Jim says it, people are more likely to listen. I looked it up, and the school is in Iowa. Once that button is functioning in your life, theres no story that the mind could create that will be as compelling. Love Jim Carrey! First, let me say that Jim Carrey is a movie star and not a professional speaker. You are ready and able to do beautiful things in this world. You know how that is, right kids? A group of young adults about to embark on a journey that will last the rest of their lives. He dropped much wisdom. 2:20 I love that after the laughter, he gets serious and clear on his purpose. In this situation, it is fine. How do you fly so high without a special breathing apparatus?. It wasnt long before I started acting up. Graduating Class of 2014, and all the dead baseball players coming out of the corn to be with us today. The Full Jim Carrey Maharishi University Speech Transcript, 7 Steps to Help You Achieve Your Goals in Life. When I was about 28, after a decade as a professional comedian, I realized one night in LA that the purpose of my life had always been to free people from concern, just like my dad. Aint that the truth. They cheered. Calculate how much it costs to transcribe, caption, or subtitle your content. You do when you speak. OK, I admit I set out to critique this speech, and it turns out I just highlighted his brilliance. Youll come up with your own style. Then, I learned that everything outside the vehicle was a part of me, too, and now I drive a convertible. In a commencement speech Saturday, Jim Carrey said witnessing his father struggle as an accountant inspired him to make the riskier choice of going into Id like to acknowledge all you wonderful parents way to go for the fantastic job youve done for your tireless dedication, your love, your support, and most of all, for the attention youve paid to your children. You didnt let me finish. But when I look at this group here, I feel really safe. Here is a perfect execution of that idea. Video Ad Feedback. Most everyone has trouble convincing So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality. Jim Carreys speech was a powerful motivational speech aimed at young adults who fear the future after college. I do! Transcripts & captions for a better media workflow. Dont think youre fooling me!!! Now fear is going to be a player in your life, but you get to decide how much. I watched the effect of my fathers love and humor and how it altered the world around me, and I thought, Thats something to do. Dont let anything stand in the way of the light that shines through this form. 22. Im just watching along with the other 15 million viewers just like you. But even with that comes a feeling of divine dissatisfaction. Broke itbroke that promise. I cannot be contained because im the container. I will give you some things that I liked about the commencement speech and you can watch it for yourself and put your own insight into it. It is such wisdom behind the power of laughter. 1:02 OK, it could be because of my admiration for Jim and his inspiring journey to success, but I love this improv line! Misery, below her, despises the light, cant stand when youre doing well, wishes you nothing but the worst. Jim Carrey : (20:11) 10:02 I love that he goes deep and then says, Because that is why there is soft-serve ice cream, which gets a laugh. Additionally, the idea of the Im picky here because it is deep. He was implying that they wouldnt be able to see it, as a joke, when in reality it was the biggest piece of art they may have ever seen in their lives. Jim Carrey might have made a career out of his funny lines and even funnier faces, but on Saturday he took a moment for some serious reflection while speaking to graduates at the Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa. Also, it is very easy for me or anyone to critique as an after the fact. 3:46 He said, Life doesnt happen to you. What a fantastic job youve done. Your job is not to figure out how its going to happen for you but to open the door in your head, and when the doors open in real life, just walk through it. He is being honest that he doesnt know for sure, but he believes what he is saying and so should they. Now Im always at the beginning, I have a reset button and I ride that button constantly. Reminding each other that were part of a larger self. 178 Is Your Presentation Good Enough. This is a public speaking class so I must givestrengths and weaknesses based on a public speaking standpoint. Choose love, and dont ever let fear turn you against your playful heart. Dr. Jim Carrey ! Hes a good entertainer, using his personal experiences as a base for his jokes. Jim Carrey : (07:35) From being silly to serious the range of emotion he displayed was a brilliant way to persuade listeners in a meaningful and inspiring way. What makes his speech so powerful is the different strategies he uses to convince and motivate his audience. 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Well played. This painting is big for a reason. Thats part of the fun! This is what makes this speech unforgettable. This gives his argument more support by also using logic, not just the merit of how successful these ideals have made, One of the many ways he was able to do this was with his course, Building Virtual Worlds. Just think it would be absorbed deeper with a longer pause. It happens for you. Now fear is going to be a player in your life, but you get to decide how much. Jim Carrey surprised graduates at the Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa, with a funny, emotional commencement speech in which he told them I wish he went a bit deeper here. Its the news, without the news. Heres the tricky part. This is a very valuable lesson he teaches here and it shows that by bringing up how he learned this lesson he ends up teaching it back to the audience. 5:50 I really like the point when he says that he realized even whats outside of his body is a part of him. He opens up his speech with a joke about the art piece he brought in to show them, saying, Hope you guys are gonna be able to see it okay. He cashed it after he became victorious 10 years later. This speech Welcome to Burning Man. Become a freelancer and work on your own terms. 5:50 I really like the point when he says that he realized even whats outside of his body is a part of him. Perfect. 13:26 The Church of Freedom from Concern. Bam! , he said. How do I know this? Im not clear what he said, but it doesnt matter. Also these gives extra validity to the claims of the speaker. Oh man. , I am elated and truly truly truly excited to be present and fully connected to you. Jim Carrey : (15:31) Get a weekly digest of the weeks most important transcripts in your inbox. Shell rub up against your leg and purr until you pick her up and start petting her. Shes a wild cat. Fear is writing that script, and the working title is, Ill never be enough., You look at a person like me and say, How could we ever hope to reach those kinds of heights, Jim? Blinded by longing and tripping over paradise. Below are the instructions. Top down, wind in my hair. 2023 INBOUND Built with GeneratePress, Why Men Are Afraid of Being Seen as Feminine? My father could have been a great comedian, but he didnt believe that that was possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice. Its not one of my bigger pieces. The piece was actually about a story high. Painting is one of the ways I free myself from concern. And the hollow one down bottom there will clean to your leg and say, Please dont leave me behind for I have abandoned myself.. Its not the only thing he taught me, though: I watched the effect of my fathers love and humor and how it altered the world around me, and I thought, Thats something to do, thats something worth my time.. Notice how you feel when it is finally revealed. I dont believe in hope. Questions that they can answer as they go through life and find their purpose. Another reveal. The person who says something like this matters. When I was 12 years old, he was let go from that safe job, and our family had to do whatever we could to survive. Yes. He used his humor, emotional appeal and personal experiance to convince the audience in his ideas. Look where I am, look what I get to do? Transparency connects you with your audience. Im just making a conscious choice to perceive challenges as something beneficial so that I can deal with them in the most productive way. Coming from Jim, this powerful. Maybe not that day, or that week, or month or year. Whats yours? The introducer goes much deeper into Jims contributions that he has given the world that many people may be unaware of. In 2014, actor Jim Carrey delivered the commencement speech at the Maharishi University of Management. Given the performers reputation in comedy, the speech was no doubt hilarious and entertaining. It does not store any personal data. He advice to have faith rather than hope and choose love over fear. On the other side of that door, theres a world starving for new ideas, new leadership. Well done. Give yourself a round of applause please. I dont believe in hope. As someone who has done what you are about to go do, I can tell you from experience, the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. He tried to connect with students offering educational examples about people we admired at the time, such as Tupac, in class lectures. And he treated my talent as if it was his second chance. Jim Carrey : (25:16) You cant contain the container. Industry-leading accurate legal transcription to ensure you dont miss a statement. You cant contain the container, man! This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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