Luck, fortune, whatever you want to call it, is real. So when an opportunity knocks, don t be afraid to open the door. Many of the best things in life happen by chance, and result from someone recognizing an opportunity they could never have predicted. Sometimes things just don t go smoothly and people have different views of the path to take. Sometimes we must make choices between two seemingly equally and worthy possibilities.
Negotiation begins with understanding and respect for the positions or opinions of others.
It means working together to achieve more than we could achieve by ourselves. Many of you have been involved in service activities during your years as students here at Penn State Abington. It s important for all of us to give back to our communities, our organizations, and the people around us who are in need. You will find no greater reward in life than giving the gifts of your time, your expertise, and your philanthropy to share with others. It s never too early to get in the habit of giving.