Wednesday, January 21, 2015

      Randy Pausch, a suave and slender figure, was an influential professor who had a huge impact on the education of youth. It's hard to believe that he was struggling with cancer, eventually dying from it in 2008. He left us lots of brilliant, immortal advice through his notable speech, "The Last Lecture," an eloquent lecture about bringing a dream into reality, achieving one's goal, and completing one's life. This lecture revealed many details of Randy's life, cogently illustrating his opinions and ideas on the subject. 
       He mentioned the Brick Wall several times in his lecture and emphasized its deep meaning. "A Brick Wall is there to let us know our dedication," he said. I couldn't agree more. A Brick Wall is there to show how badly we want the thing behind it. It's a challenge, a difficulty, or even an ordeal, but on the other hand, it's also a test, an opportunity, and a stepping-stone. "Be good at something, because it makes you valuable," as he said. I agree with this statement as well because only by bringing value to the table, you will make yourself more welcome. Last but not the least, "Don't bail because the best gold is always at the bottom of barrels of crap." This was my favorite part of the whole lecture. It was so vivid and humorous that it just made my day. If we say it in a more proper and polite way, it would be, "Never give up, and always work harder." We have to stop complaining and instead start devoting every piece of ourselves to pursuing our dreams.  
       I felt so inspired and enlightened after watching this incredible piece of art because what I learnt from it was so valuable that could serve me a lifetime.  


1 comment:

  1. 18/20 I agree. You have to work hard. It is good to hear people speak or read articles on the work ethic. Doing so, always helps to remind me that staying motivated is a conscious effort.

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