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Randy Pausch

1960 - 2008

Randy Pausch (1960–2008) was a professor of computer science, human-computer interaction, and design at Carnegie Mellon University. He is best known for his inspirational "Last Lecture" entitled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," which he delivered after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Pausch's lecture became a bestselling book and inspired millions of people to pursue their dreams and live with purpose.

  1. Brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls aren't there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to show us how badly we want things.

    Randy Pausch
    #walls#determination#desire

  2. Follow your passions, believe in karma, and you won't have to chase your dreams, they will come to you.

    Randy Pausch
    #passions#belief#dreams

  3. There's a limit to how many times you can read how great you are and what an inspiration you are, but I'm not there yet.

    Randy Pausch
    #limit#self-worth#inspiration

  4. Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

    Randy Pausch
    #experience#learning#growth

  5. Never lose the childlike wonder. Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.

    Randy Pausch
    #wonder#gratitude#perseverance

  6. Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.

    Randy Pausch
    #wall#change#perseverance