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The Last
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Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow, in bytes
7 key learnings from Randy Pausch's lecture and book on achieving childhood dreams.
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7 key learnings from Computer science professor Randy Pausch's reflections after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Each takes about 40 seconds to read. Swipe, use the arrows, or your keyboard.
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Learning 1
A Final Lecture
What happened
In 2007, Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon professor with terminal cancer, gave a lecture called 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams'.
Takeaway
He spoke about living, not dying.
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Learning 2
Brick Walls
His lesson
Brick walls are there to stop people who don't want something badly enough.
Takeaway
Obstacles test commitment.
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Learning 3
Childhood Dreams
His lesson
He achieved dreams like experiencing zero gravity and working with Disney Imagineers.
Reflect
Which childhood dream could you still pursue?
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Learning 4
Enable Others' Dreams
His lesson
Helping others achieve their dreams can be even more rewarding.
Takeaway
Be a dream enabler.
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Learning 5
Head Fake
His lesson
Teaching one thing often teaches something deeper, like teamwork through football.
Takeaway
The real lesson is often indirect.
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Learning 6
Tell the Truth, Apologise Well
His lesson
Be honest, and apologise sincerely without excuses.
Takeaway
Integrity builds trust.
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Learning 7
For His Children
His lesson
He said the lecture was really for his young children.
Takeaway
Leave lessons for those you love.
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All 7 learnings complete
That’s all 7 learnings.
Brick walls show how badly we want something. What childhood dream still excites you?
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