I think it's a good speech too. I think the main point (past "you're not special") is that being special is not a right, and should not be a goal, but rather a natural consequence when you are busy living life, doing what's right, working hard.
It kills me when I see my own kids see something cool or inspiring, and immediately assume they should be able to do that same thing too (and getting frustrated when they come to terms that they can't - yet). They have a disconnect between what they think they can achieve, and what they actually can achieve - the path of hard work, practice, and discipline is often hidden to them.
Oh man, I sound like my parents.
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