The "Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch
Gabriel Robins
Why leaders watch it
Pausch on childhood dreams, mentoring and leading with joy, a life-and-leadership lecture.
Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon computer scientist and virtual reality pioneer who was dying of cancer, gives his 'Last Lecture' about achieving childhood dreams and living well. The recording is a full-length talk of about 104 minutes.
Takeaways
- Brick walls show how badly you want something
- Be a mentor and give credit
- Make the most of limited time
Topics: Vision & purpose, Ethics & character
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