Randy Pausch Last Lecture

Randy Pausch's lecture was very interesting to watch and listen to. I know the main reason for that is because it was not on something boring, but on something I think that everyone can relate on: childhood dreams. Lucky for him, his most amazing dreams came true. He defied gravity and became a Disney Imagineer. How cool can that be? This man is the coolest guy I know!

Dr. Pausch's lecture was very personal. He laughed and told corny jokes to get the audience's attention. It is apparent that he is a loved and admired professor due to the feedback and the turn out to this. He also used power point with pictures from his personal life. Some slides came up more than once. Those, I would assume were to emphasize a point. Like the brick wall. There will always be brick walls preventing you from something, but you just have to figure out a way around it or accept it.

Something I picked up from his lecture is that asking for help and team working is very important in being successful. He and another man named Dean created a program called ETC and a large part of it involved team work. In this group, you are placed with other people who have similar dreams and interests as you. After about two years in working in the program, eventually you can venture out on your own.

The most important tactic though, that is also made apparent of Dr. Pausch's personality and lectures, is the best way to learn is to have fun! One would forget how hard something may be if fun is the main point. Having fun may be the key of making learning and work "easy". And if it's not fun, don't give up, try harder. : )