1.  Tone is the attitude a writer or speaker takes towards his subject: the tone can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, ironic, inspiring, solemn, objective, cynical, optimistic, critical, enthusiastic …
Which word do you think best describes the tone of Admiral McRaven's commencement address?  Explain your answer.

2.  What do you think is the main idea of Admiral McRaven's speech?

3.  What stands out to you as the most important lesson from this speech?