Jerry Seinfeld's Three Keys to Life

Jerry Seinfeld just gave one of the best commencement speeches I've heard in years at Duke University. He gives three keys to life, and it's beautiful advice.
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[@adohmnail6445]

Jerry has emerged with a lot of Wisdom. I have always loved his comedy, but his thoughtful and serious comments are so refreshing lately.

[@harrybalzac7932]

Seinfeld worked hard and invested in his show as he believed in himself. Became a billionaire because of this, that then gave him an opportunity to make a simple yet truthful speech to alot of college graduates that probably needed to hear it. Hopefully they go on to make their lives successful like he did.

[@annebodee]

And I'm sure he paid his dues as a stand-up comedian. Not an easy life. Becoming "Seinfeld" probably had some luck involved. Rarely do people achieve his level of success without some element of luck.

[@noisepollution6761]

Destined to fall woah vicky

[@vanmoody]

What I respect is even though Seinfield is a billionaire he still goes out and does standup. He has a passion to make people laugh and follows his passion. I would say he is fascinated with his passion.

[@deadpuddle86]

"Worked hard"

[@deadpuddle86]

Let's get one thing straight. Seinfeld is where he is because of his industry connections. There are hundreds of thousands of comedians that work their asses off that fall through the cracks because they don't have the right people that they know. Let's not suck the man's dick too hard here. We all know that this industry is about who you know. There are lots of people in the entertainment business that do not belong there but are there because they knew the right people and were in the right place. That's all it takes.

[@travishall6442]

Working your ass off and paying attention works wonders. His three points are perfect

[@avefenix4ever]

Fall in love! I'm a 50 year old single woman, never married, no family. And it' s tough to keep on going without having no one to share your life, your goals, doubts and fears, happy and sad moments, etc.

[@maryannenizio5074]

sorry suzanne venker speaks a lot about womens lib sold out a generation

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Take your own advice. It's not too late. It's never too late.

[@cypresse1620]

I am with you. 40 and never married, no kids. I’ll probably end up in assisted suicide tbh. I hope all the young people find love, fall in love and keep love.

[@iHateMyHubby]

Find your religious community. It will give you people and hopefully closer to G-d. 🤍💙🤍 you're not alone.

[@luamizondagh3620]

⁠​⁠@@cypresse1620 you have value and purpose in this life, regardless of a spouse or kids. God loves you, you are here for a reason. Please at no point consider suicide (assisted or not). You have a unique role here on earth, even if it isn’t always obvious, and even if life is hard. 🙏🏻

[@dominiqueroy9512]

His speech was great

[@polaskey]

To get something you never had, you need to do something you never did

[@Awretchsavedbygrace]

It's ironic because most of my generation was told by OUR PARENTS born in the late sixties, to pursue “our passion” instead of something that is lucrative and fascinates us.

[@sooperd00p]

Your passion can fascinate you though. The truck is to be dispassionate.

[@HandGrenadeDivision]

Initially I thought the difference between passion and fascination was rhetorical or semantic, but using my neighbour as an example it starts to make more sense to me. She just finished a college certificate program in veterinary office work - working a half course load due to a mild learning disability. She is passionate about working in a vet's office but by the same token, has very little intellectual curiosity about what that even means. She is in love with the *idea* of it - passionate - but has no experience in office work and from what I gather no understanding of the nitty-gritty of what it means to write correspondence, take appointments, file medical info, etc. etc. Someone truly fascinated with the idea would have made a deep dive into all those things rather than simply get through the course material which described it all at a high level. At least, this is what I *think* the difference is based on Michael's/Jerry's comments. And now I find myself applying those definitions to my own motivations for hobbies and work to see where I fit in. Very thought provoking segment.

[@ComiCross]

5:55 actually, one of the only things Jerry Seinfeld ever did that was remotely close to failing (and also one of the only two movies he’s even made) was the Bee movie, which is still a cult classic.

[@EweCantHandletheTruth]

I think he got fired from the show Benson, too….

[@laurabarnes3689]

As a parent in a homeschool coop, you probably made that coop's whole year. Those kids and their parents are working hard and probably all really appreciated having you, reinforcing that even though it's not accredited education, even if there were only one graduate, you did their tiny community a great honor by taking them just as seriously as any other place at which you could officiate. Love this :)

[@brandonchappell1535]

Seeing him dressed like that reminded me of the pirate shirt episode 😂😂

[@scoogsy]

Forget your passion, find something that fascinates you. Wise words.

[@annebodee]

For most, our passion is something we can, and should, do as a hobby. Very few people become professional athletes, singers, musicians artists, actors, etc. All those things we're told if we're not passionate about it, we won't make it. When actually, when it comes to those things, practice is essential, but luck and having connections play just as much a part. But you can do ALL those things as a hobby. Find something that interests you to make a living and then enjoy your passions as another part of your life.

[@CodeBleu724]

I work to afford my passion...music. I love playing it, creating it. At 52 years old, I know that I'll never be a millionaire from music, whether it's DJing, playing the drums, noodling on my Strat, writing lyrics to have an AI music generator do the rest, but it's something I've always been passionate about ever since I was a toddler in the 70s.

[@caeserromero3013]

You get caught with 3 keys, you're gonna get life 😂

[@johnnymossville]

I really like what Jerry has become in the last few years. It seems to me like he wants to leave a real legacy behind. Also, his intelligence is impressive. He often says profound things.

[@anacruz7264]

college was a joke and that’s why i fell asleep during my grad

[@unfavorablesemi1583]

Well said Jerry and Michael!

[@cathycabricesm]

Thank you Michael This video is profound, filled with essential truth.

"What's the deal with Ben Netanyahu and Ben Shapiro? When the prime minister farts, the prime miniature gets pink-eye!" -- Jerry Seinfeld

[@PanicGiraffe]

That professor in the back is actually dressed in gold and black as an homage to Bee Movie.

[@daniellove162]

FACT ✅: true

[@jaxonjaxoff3291]

Good ol Jerry.

[@John_Montgomery]

Jerry .. "no one says as they are dying I wished I had spent more time at the office Why Not?? " .. I am 63 years old and love going to work. I am balanced, so there is home and personal life too, but I have a passion to keep going.

[@John_Montgomery]

This was a great speech .. What a good person.

[@NuKim-ld1tw]

I absolutely Love Seinfeld. Not only is he one of the funniest comedians ever but he is realistic.

[@popspeachtea2804]

God Bless

[@jawneethecurious]

Very good Michael, very good!

[@JayRivers-bu2qp]

Comedy in itself is a disputational miracle! You’re gut and your smiles meet with breath and joy; as a reaction to things that sometimes should produce the opposite 😂

[@user-hz4ec7rm8j]

Seinfeld was a great show.

[@live_free_or_die7260]

Love = forgiveness.

[@jamesrahe5287]

great video

[@DudeTVDude]

Michael nails this at the end. Adam in the garden ate an apple.

[@Awretchsavedbygrace]

You are not wrong

[@gusandthetv]

Conan o'brien and jim carrey also gave good commencement speeches

[@23ofSeptember]

Yeah, just Seinfeld was walked out on and supports Genocide so he has to be praised by the DW.

[@neilschristensen9143]

Never got a degree. Learned that I should have taken up a trade like plumbing. My randfather made good money doing it.

[@lizf506]

Harrison Butker was so great!

[@dragunov815]

Wow.

[@GalitBal]

Seinfeld is a funny man but also an amazing human

[@joannam9444]

What an absolute gem! Thank you Michael!

[@louisbr1]

The key to life is happiness in your household (with a French accent) Edit: from super troopers 2 for those who don’t know what I’m talking about

[@chrisquiett1776]

That was good, I liked that. Had funny but it was serious. I would say the best one I ran across was Denzel Washington. He had a great one like a decade do.

[@HoustonRacewayKid]

Principles to live by, regardless of age. Missed the point when it comes to how we treat others, but I digress.

[@sunnyztmoney]

Whats the deal with college, i dont want someone to call when i edge

[@cladladd]

I can’t believe he didn’t bring up his classic trick of dating a 17 year old at the age of 35.

[@cladladd]

Also if you are mad, he actually did that. Look it up he even took her to the Oscar’s.

[@SaintSpire]

Deja vu. passion/fascination reply in the past but something about Italy/ians.

[@EdginLegend]

Michael looks like he could be related to Seinfeld somehow, does anyone else see it?

[@rogerparkhurst5796]

As long as privilege eliminates drive and ambition.

[@MARIOBEN1]

It was Newman who started it...

[@InvestBetter.]

If Jerry wasn't passionate about comedy, he never would've made it to the top. You don't get to the top of the comedy industry with side hustle passion. You have to be all-in to get to the top of any industry

[@Elijah-xz3dt]

Does the precercer turn in to the mark

[@user-vt2ce2jc4r]

I think jokesband flattery are ok... Generation has changed ....But even in the comedy there can be wisdom..... Passion and fascination are both imporant.....Passion in important in art and literature......So is fascination

[@JohnHenrysaysHi]

I haven't been keeping up with Jerry Seinfeld, but he was my favorite comedian (Dear Kristin, FreedomToons, Choice42, Babylon Bee, and JP Sears are current creative funny favorites!) is now my favorite funny person!). Really appreciated the "clean comedian" approach. The Seinfeld tv show had junky stuff in it, but, I think it had enough redemptive aspect to it, that it's a great show, and imo, the one of the best I've seen! Just my opinion..... 1.Twilight Zone 2. Seinfeld (Seasons 1-7 before Larry David left and the characters became caricatures) 3. Simpsons (Seasons 1-8 before they lost the heart of the family...the Tracey Ullman Shorts were good imo!) 4. Frasier- most consistent quality show that I've seen but I don't think it reaches the peaks of the above. Just watched the second episode of "All Creatures Great and Small," which my friend who has higher standards for entertainment than me, gave it a 10/10, and I never gave any tv show a 10/10, so I might put in on here if I see more! Also, and so I don't lead anyone astray, similar to the above shows, I think there's junky content, but, imo, they were good enough to skip episodes or fast forward through/turn the channel, and maybe now that I'm older I'd change my mind, but imo funny shows I liked when I was younger Home Movies, Malcolm in the Middle, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Impractical Jokers, Cheers, early Spongebob (my memory severely stinks, but I remember Spongebob being the greatest cartoon I've ever seen besides the Simpsons, Batman TAS, and Avatar the Last Airbender!) gotta go! Thanks again! Hope you had a Happy Mother's Day celebration!

[@Aleksander1812]

Knowles is simping.

[@towerofghenjei]

Sure, fascination over passion…that is how Hollywood has destroyed great franchises like Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Shannara, etc. because ppl like Bezos were fascinated with the idea that Fantasy/Sci-fi could bring in billions of dollars. So he then put ppl who were fascinated by the same idea and they produced trash that lacked heart and soul because they weren’t passionate. You get one shot at life. Live passionately. If I wasn’t doing what I’m passionate about and instead pursuing fascination (which btw is fleeting, quickly fleeting, see GOT and the final 2 seasons-failed because they were never passionate about the books but fascinated with the idea which fled them halfway through the project) then I’d be miserable right now. These takes are not good. You’re trying to make it sound good but it still sounds soulless. Smh

[@cynthiajones4332]

Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:28 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, Acts 3:19

[@karapridgen8759]

J.o.y. Jesus, others, then yourself

[@quentinbarrett2674]

Why does he sound like Jeff Goldblum?

[@voxmerus]

I get the point he was trying to make. But cubicle jokes are never funny coming from anyone who hasn’t been damned to a cubicle, like a huge portion of the country has. Whilst Duke isn’t an Ivy League, they’re unfortunately like Tulane … some sort of JV Ivy League. I’m realizing I come for your snobbery. I wonder if my insurance plan covers worthless psychiatric care

[@faefae2260]

He definitely is a bit of a snob.

[@theunclejesusshow8260]

HellO

[@dominiclapinta8537]

I was involved with a local church years ago, and these young men were all about "what are you passionate about". Well, because of that, the relationships didn't work out..I love them, but their passion took their life away from them.

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

What a load of bs.

[@VoiceNerd]

Remember, he's 70 years old. 70!! Looks better than Trump and Biden combined!

[@jackoconnor5590]

Three keys of life? What are they?

[@rpandaplayz]

first maybe

[@Elijah-xz3dt]

You should play song let us here you sing old man

[@DL-ry3qg]

?

[@annr.8883]

It’s funny because when my son was a liberal he followed his “passion” in film making that led him to be a pot head that dropped out of school. When he became a republican he joined the navy, served his country and became a man! Interesting 🤔

[@colfdralegend]

The label didn’t do that

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

Following his passion would mean working hard and being clear headed. Your son was clearly just a slacker and a lazy loser. Good thing he joined the navy. 😂

[@LuxeFilmography]

The best commencement speech ever goes to Steve Jobs.

[@Slayerformayor1983]

Such a bummer that unfrosted was so awful. I love Seinfeld.

[@colfdralegend]

What are you smoking, the movie was great

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

It was silly and a lot of fun. Apparently you just didn't get the jokes, lol.

[@Slayerformayor1983]

The jokes were just bad. The movie was mostly a chore to sit through. Some decent gags in there, but the idea just didn’t have the legs they thought it did. It’s cool that you liked it though. People are weird about the things they like.

[@Elijah-xz3dt]

How did it go down in the garden

[@MrShyAlter]

Hold on! Didn't 30 students walk out on his speech?! There were only 6970 of them left to listen to him. What a loser.

[@deadpuddle86]

Let's make a clear distinction about hard work here. Jerry Seinfeld's hard work, and a blue collar workers hard work are nowhere near similar. It's real easy for someone who's hard work is defined as standing up on a stage for an hour talking, or a few hours a night writing jokes down on a piece of paper, to tell people they should work hard all the time.. because they don't know what hard work really is. I've been working my ass off for my whole life, but since I don't have the connections, and the location that Jerry Seinfeld has, that means that my career opportunities and options are very much different than his "hard work". I'm sorry but I just can't take entertainers seriously when they start talking about hard work! The backbreaking work that most of us have to do is unsustainable because our bodies will eventually start breaking down from the actual work that we have to do. You're looking real healthy Jerry Seinfeld😂 wish I had your hard work

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

Work is work. He did crappy day jobs while spending years on tiny stages in dingy clubs every minute he could tk get good enough at what he loved to make a living at it. Stop blaming others who work and succeed because you can't or won't do the same.

[@deadpuddle86]

@@thegentlelivingchannel not only are you not on point, youre also making wild assumptions about me. Double fail, but bless your little heart for trying.

[@deadpuddle86]

@@thegentlelivingchannel on your first fail.. like I said in the original post.. his version of hard work.. standing on stage, and writing jokes.. isn't comparable at all to blue collar work. Sure we would all love to make millions while not having to break our back but we don't have the options like someone from California or new york. You're being really obtuse if you can't see the difference. They act like the work that they do is the same as the people in the dirt. It's not, and they have no right to say keep working till your dead because their "hard work" is easier than most work. I like Jerry, but he is still very far removed from the real world.. like most celebrities

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

@@deadpuddle86 Once again, you're just wrong. Manual labor isn't the only "hard work" on earth, and to pretend that's the case is just naïve and ignorant.

[@deadpuddle86]

@@thegentlelivingchannel lmao you are still not on point and I'm done arguing with someone who can't even understand what I'm talking about. Please try to understand people better in the future. I never said it's the only kind of hard work.. you know what.. I'm not going into a kindergarten level explanation here because I don't think you're trying to understand. Sorry, but your ineptitude is too exhausting.

[@mr.s9783]

Does dating a 17-year old in your late 30s have anything to do with it? Asking for a friend.

[@luciddreamworks]

My Czech girlfriend dated a 40 year old when she was 16...I ain't saying it's right, but I don't judge

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

Who gives a crap?

[@kalebstuckey570]

Take notes from Seinfeld kids. Look at how successful he has become without having an ounce of talent other than making the right friend.

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

Are you always this dumb? Jerry was a huge success as a standup comic, and was Carson's favourite comedian at a time when that meant everything. Jerry is why multiple networks were battling it out for him to do a show. Jerry. Not Larry. Larry specialised in alienating crowds and being booed off stage. He has spoken about this very openly and honestly many times. If not for Jerry, you wouldn't know who Larry is. You may now return to your staggering ignorance.

[@noisepollution6761]

You just want to disagree with me

[@timothypeitsch4904]

#1 Don’t blackball your Godchild’s mother and faithful coworker

[@Laradox...]

Fun fact: this comment got one like

[@jimmylee9120]

Fun fact: no it does not

[@Laradox...]

@@jimmylee9120dang it!

[@charityfrazier8639]

​@@jimmylee9120😂😂😂

[@anacruz7264]

it got 10

[@Laradox...]

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[@timetowakeup6302]

Jerry Seinfeld’s 3 Keys To Life: 1) Become friends with Larry David 2) Become friends with Larry David 3) Become friends with Larry David

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

Yeah, the guy whose career peaked with being booed off stage by a hostile crowd in clubs, lol. Larry himself talks about that. He wasn't even a successful club comic. He rode Jerry's coattails. You only know who Larry is because Jerry was the guy being pursued by 3 networks and appearing on The Tonight Show all the time. Nevermind, go back to pontificating or sleeping.

[@timetowakeup6302]

@@thegentlelivingchannel Larry David was the lead WRITER of Seinfeld you nincompoop. He wrote 3x as many episodes as the next writer on the show. Go back to sleep. Seinfeld is nothing without him.

[@Elijah-sv9yt]

Gods voice is going to speak tell Marvin the close his business his Christian perscuicgion and his persciuchion to his class if he refuse I will bring judgment

[@towerofghenjei]

“The people at the top most of the time work harder.” What? Dude, you sound like an elite saying that bs. Go try construction and then tell me how the ceo of the company works harder than the guys who are doing manual labor in 110 degree heat. I like you but this ain’t it.

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

The CEO is usually working after those guys go home. They work more, the work hard in a different way. Stop whining and insisting that only manual labor is hard work. It's not.

[@23ofSeptember]

"You don't learn very much there" Right, you learn more watching the Daily Wire clowns.

[@SirWiggy12]

I only clicked on this video to comment on how stupid the gowns they have to wear for graduation are. It's almost like those in charge are saying "just how successful was the brainwashing we just finished with this class? I don't know, let's see if we can get'em all to wear THIS!" The ultimate humiliation 🤦‍♂️

[@johnnymossville]

Seinfeld mentioned the stupid outfits in the speech.

[@thegentlelivingchannel]

You're entirely too stupid to end up wearing one, so don't worry about it.

[@danielasaro8762]

he forgot one thing...CHRIST IS KING!

[@bestboy138]

even the evil love.