3 Life Lessons for Graduates from Jensen Huang
NVIDIA founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, spoke at a graduation ceremony and shared one of the most impactful lessons he has learned in his life. He encouraged graduates to find a skill they are willing to dedicate their lives to and prioritize their goals accordingly.
Huang emphasized that he was inspired to arrange his most important work in the morning, allowing him to assist others throughout the rest of the day. He proudly stated, “My day is already successful before I even start working!”
The Next Wave of AI: Robotics
During his speech, Huang named robotics as the next wave of AI. He urged the graduates to pursue their professions with dedication and resilience, viewing setbacks as opportunities.
He emphasized the importance of exploring uncharted territories, saying, “You may find your GPU, your CUDA, your generative AI, your NVIDIA.”
Regarding the future development of the industry, Huang stated that the next wave of AI will be in the field of robotics. He emphasized that this was the result of a series of setbacks experienced by NVIDIA.
Huang explained that NVIDIA always seeks out “zero-billion-dollar markets” because although the company develops new products every year, they are often pushed out of those markets within a year. When there are no more markets to turn to, they decided to create something with no customers and no competitors.
According to Huang, robotics is that new market. NVIDIA has developed the first robotics computer, which operates through deep learning. This transformation, after more than a decade, will create the opportunity for the next wave of AI for the company.
Inspiration from a Japanese Gardener
Huang shared a story to motivate the graduates about his own work approach. He mentioned that he used to work for a month every summer at an international site, but one summer, when his children were teenagers, they spent time in Japan. During a visit to the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto, Huang encountered an elderly gardener.
Huang recalled that it was a hot summer afternoon, but despite the unbearable heat, the gardener was diligently tending to the moss with a pair of bamboo tweezers. Intrigued, Huang approached the gardener and asked, “What are you doing?”
The gardener replied, “I’m picking up dead moss. I’m taking care of my garden.” Huang replied, “But your garden is so big.” To this, the gardener responded, “I have been taking care of my garden for 25 years. I have enough time.”
Sharing 3 Life Lessons: Define Your Profession, Deepen Your Skills, and Help Others
Huang stated that their interaction was brief but the gardener’s words became “one of the most profound lessons” in his life. Huang explained that by wisely managing time, one can focus on what is most important, such as “helping employees grow and develop.”
He shared that every morning, he spends his time in the same way, starting with his most important work. Therefore, his day is already successful before he even begins work. It is because he has completed his most important task that he can dedicate the rest of his time to helping others. When people apologize for interrupting him, he always says, “I have enough time.”
Huang concluded by saying, “I hope you can find a skill and dedicate your life to perfecting it, integrating your work skills into it.” He also reminded them of the importance of life, saying, “Many things are happening, many things can be done, but prioritize your life.”
References: CNBC, NVIDIA
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This article was initially generated by AI and edited by Lee Xiantai.