Barbara Walters spoke at Yale's commencement over the weekend. She told the graduates that they need to go out, find and follow your bliss. This message is good to listen to whether or not you graduated, years ago, yesterday, tomorrow, next year or in the years to come.

This past week, folks decided to take things into their own hands in order to stand out professionally and personally. Here are a few examples that made some waves.

Minnesota Man's Desperate 'Hire Me!' Billboard Actually Works

Black Actress Buys Billboard Asking Tyler Perry For a Job

B-School Grad Creates a Pinterest Resume

On the personal front:

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Bishop T.D. Jakes' Best Lesson on Gratitude

To close the season finale on Oprah's Lifeclass: the Tour, Bishop T.D. Jakes shares his best lesson on gratitude. Find out why he says that whatever mind-set you feed—whether it be positive or negative—will grow. Plus, Bishop Jakes shares ways to be more appreciative and celebrate the blessings in your life.

Recently, I watched Oprah's Life Class. I happend to listen to Bishop T.D. Jakes talk about how he uses Twitter to connect to his followers. There was one follower that was especially touched by his tweets.

Recently, I watched Oprah's Life Class. I happend to listen to Bishop T.D. Jakes talk about how he uses Twitter to connect to his followers. He talked about how he tweeted about food and how a follower  was touched by his tweets. I couldn't find the exact footage, but this video features the Bishop talking about gratitude.

One of the contestants of a TV game show introduced themself as being unemployed.

Being a freelancer, I have always known that one has to market where they want to be, rather than where they are now.

I was slightly annoyed when the contestant said they were unemployed, period.

My question was "An unemployed what?" They didn't follow up with anything after that statement.  If they said they were an unemeployed ______, one would have some kind of context as to their experience.

It's true what they say. Whether you have a national audience, or are networking one-on-one, it's  important to point out what one can bring to the table, rather than where one has been.

Have you watched the recent Nightline documentary about Foxconn? I watched it last night and I'm still at a loss since there are more American companies doing business in China besides Apple.

Will this change the way you view your purchasing decisions about Apple products?

I couldn't help but nearly LOL when I just saw this segment that originally aired on SNL (Saturday Night Live) last night.

Do you think that more options cause more confusion? Or is Apple on to something?

We heard before about celebrities that have more than one tech device like Aisha Tyler and Don Lemon. Learn how Martha Stewart uses her devices on the job and for entertainment.

Hear GMA's take on this holiday. As for me, I feel I've seen too much bubble wrap for a lifetime.