Sep
25
A Beloved Professor Delivers The Lecture of a Lifetime (wsj.com)
At Carnegie Mellon, however, Dr. Pausch’s speech was more than just an academic exercise. The 46-year-old father of three has pancreatic cancer and expects to live for just a few months. His lecture, using images on a giant screen, turned out to be a rollicking and riveting journey through the lessons of his life.
Some highlights:
- He talked about setbacks in his career, repeating: “Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things.”
- He encouraged us to be patient with others. “Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you.”
