General Colin Powell, former Secretary of State to the Bush administration, gave a speech where he emphasized that kids need structure. He engaged the audience with sincerity and passion. Throughout the speech, he became more passionate and used humor and wit indirectly to make his points. Powell reflected on his troubled childhood and told a story that revealed unknown details about his successful life. He was very humble and did not mention his accomplishments as a General or Secretary of State. Powell provided advice that what matters in life is what you do with it, not where you start.