Frank Clemente’s Final Lecture
On Thursday, beloved Sociology professor Frank Clemente gave his final lecture in 100 Thomas to over 900 people. The standing-room only crowd was on hand to hear Clemente’s renowned “Rules of Life” lecture. Clemente’s Rules of Life are a series of suggestions that he gives his classes on how lead an enjoyable and fulfilling life.
Frank Clemente’s Rules of Life
- Know yourself — respect yourself
- Live a full, passionate life
- Keep your health
- Raise the bar
- Give something back
- Don’t be afraid of risk or failure
- Always take the high road
- Remember the buffalo
- Follow your dream
- Tomorrow belongs to you
Onward State was on hand with a video camera to record the event, we’ve included the video below (Make some time to watch it though, as it’s over an hour long).
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