Taking her cues from the Dalai Lama (a pretty good role model), Liz makes a speech, the theme of which is that each human being makes their own meaning: thus people have the power to overcome adversity through hard work and a positive attitude. Liz’s own life seems like the perfect example of this idea: through hard work, she overcomes adversity and achieves something that seems almost impossible: acceptance to Harvard University. Yet one could also argue that Liz’s philosophy of life, as presented here, is a little too idealistic—Liz succeeded, but she did so partly because of innate ability, luck, and the help of other people, not just because she was determined to make her own meaning. However, there’s no doubt that Liz’s life story is extraordinary, and she continues to inspire people around the world.