I saw this in the Washington Post and the Daily Beast and in both places the speech is framed as "Whoa, educator BLASTS his students telling them they are not special", which is very misleading. I thought the speech was wonderful and I'd be glad to have such an educator teach my child.

"Go to Paris to be in Paris, not to cross it off your list". -Lots of great advice in the speech, I hope it struck a cord, it did with me.

I don't know what he is talking about. I am special. My mommy tells me so.

"We have come to love accolades more than genuine achievement."

True words.