This is the sentiment that many people feel in the world today, and I believe Lewis adequetly addressed this issue. Entrance into the Inner Ring means acceptance and information which leads to power. Lewis' speech allows us to take a step back, assess our personal struggle for acceptance, and reevaulate our priorities.
I think that Lewis' speech carries a strong message not only for college students entering the workforce but also for teenagers in school. Just walk down Wayzata High School hallways. There are people willing to sacrifice much to gain entrance to the popular cliques and gain a favorable reputation with their peers. We all see it. Teenagers strive to be accepted, because acceptance means security. In "Mean Girls" Cady looses her identity in her struggle for acceptance into the Plastics. This example shows how relevent Lewis' warning is to many people.
After reading his speech I think the idea most high schoolers, and people in general, need to take away is this concept of friendship being the safest circle. Sure, it sounds mushy and fem but it makes sense. The people you are friends with are people that you choose to be around, and vice versa. In an exclusive circle, the memebers are working to exclude. (Notice the root similarity?) It is important that we stick to what really matters in life in order to live to the fullest. Relationships, true, organic, and easy, are more important than power.
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