(logo whooshing) (audience clapping) You know, being on this set makes me think about the stuff people don't see.

Not the cameras, or the lights, or the Todd father doing his thing in the control room.

Whatever he does in there.

I'm not talking about that stuff.

I'm talking about the steps.

The little ones you take that eventually add up to something that looks like a path, the path you're meant to walk.

It took me a long time to figure out which direction to go.

I was doing things I didn't wanna do because I didn't know what I was supposed to do.

I was hoping purpose would just show up at my doorstep.

It didn't.

So one day I just stopped waiting for permission and I started chasing joy.

I started asking my questions, sending my emails, walking up to people no matter who they are and talking to them.

And here's what I figured out.

Being persistent, even a little annoying, is a superpower.

I mean, look at me.

This past year, I've annoyed people with such consistency and passion, but turn into a TV show, something I've dreamed about since I was pooping my diapers in West Peoria.

This is what I believe to be true.

Everybody's trying to find their thing, their way to make an impact.

To matter to the people around them.

We all want to feel like we have a role to play.

I know purpose doesn't come with a map, trust me, but the desire to find it, I think that's universal.

So if you're a Bradley student watching this or anyone out there trying to figure out what's next, here's my unsolicited advice.

Do the thing.

Have the conversation.

Make the connection.

Take the leap.

Go after what you want.

Even if your voice shakes, your hands sweat and your knees knock.

Because people respect effort more than you think.

They appreciate someone who tries.

Your dream doesn't need to be perfect, it just needs to be pursued.

The rest of it, that's just reps baby.

Enjoy the process.

Have fun.

Don't be afraid to wander.

Don't be afraid to follow what sparks your curiosity, because that little spark might just be the beginning of the rest of your life.

That's my take.

Thanks for tuning in, ladies and gentlemen.

It has most definitely been a vibe.