November 12, 2007

The Last Lecture "Realize your dreams" by Randy Pausch

It was a colleague of mine who linked me up with this video link from Randy Pausch diagnosed with a terminal illness providing the Last Lecture. It is not "If you have an opportunity" because for lessons like these I believe anyone should "make the time" to see this.

CLICK THIS LINK (Randy Pausch Last Lecture)

As for the lessons he described:
  • Brick walls exist for a reason. To let us prove how badly we want something

  • When you are screwing up and no one says anything that means they gave up on you

  • Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted

  • To avoid screwing up: Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals!

  • Wait long enough and people will surprise and impress you

  • Sometimes you don't know how high to set the bar, so don't

  • One of the many downsides of being arrogant is that it will limit what you can accomplish in life

  • Respect authority while questioning it

  • Loyalty is a two-way street

  • Way more important to be earnest than hip

  • Get a feedback loop and listen to it

  • Thank (reward) the people that got you where you are.

  • Be good at something. It makes you valuable

  • Luck is where preparation meets opportunity

  • Don't complain, just work harder.

  • If you lead your life the right way then charma will take care of itself.

  • Dream
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