Roger Federer Delivers Powerful Life Lessons in Dartmouth Commencement Speech

The tennis legend debunked the 'effortless' myth, stressed resilience, and urged graduates to embrace a broader perspective on life.

Federer emphasized that his seemingly 'effortless' play was the result of hard work and perseverance.
He shared the importance of resilience, recounting his 2008 Wimbledon loss to Rafael Nadal.
Federer advised graduates to remember that life is larger than any single success or failure.
He highlighted the value of maintaining a positive attitude and a 'happy spirit' in life.
Federer was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his contributions to philanthropy.