1/12/2012 - Overall, I feel as though this is the BEST book I've read in a really long time. Randy Pausch did a great job of bring all these key nuggets together that we as Americans already know and value as a culture but have somehow as a nation have lost sights of. He was also able to bring to the table new and exciting ways of viewing our experiences in life. This again was a great read that I feel everyone should read. It would also make an excellent graduation gift!
1/4/2012 - This is how I will begin my 2012 Reading List....I figured that Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture would be a great starting off point for this new year. I've been wanting to read this book for quite some time, and I'm excited about finally starting it. I believe this book will be full of inspiration, joy and even some sadness...but I feel that I will be fully inspired, and based on the reviews I've read I feel as though this book will make a lasting impression on my life and will get me full of inspiration and excitement as we start this new year!
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Favorite Quotes - this book has soooo m:
"...If you can dream it, you can do it." ~Walt Disney, pg. 16
"Open the encyclopedia. Open the dictionary. Open your mind." ~pg. 22
"Just because you're in the driver's seat,...doesn't mean you have to run people over." ~pg. 23
"It's important to have specific dreams." ~pg. 31
"Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome." ~pg. 33
"When you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, that means they've given up on you." ~pg. 37
"I don't believe in the no-win scenario." ~William Shatner AKA Captain Kirk from Star Trek, pg. 46
"Tenacity is a virtue, but it's not always crucial for everyone to observe how hard you work at something." ~pg 48
"The only way any of us can improve....is if we develop a real ability to assess ourselves. If we can't accurately do that, how can we tell if we're getting better or worse?" ~pg. 112
"Luck is indeed where preparation meets opportunity." ~pg. 119
"Give yourself permission to dream. Fuel your kids' dreams, too. ~pg. 133
"Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won't make us happier." ~pg. 139
"When it comes to men who are romantically interested in you, it's really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do." ~pg. 146
"It's not how hard you hit. it's how hard you get hit...and keep moving forward." ~pg. 147
"A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard." ~pg. 156
"Halfhearted or insincere apologies are often worse than not apologizing at all because recipients find them insulting." ~pg. 161
"...tell the truth...All the time...you're only as good as your word..." ~pg. 163
"That's what amazes me about lying. Most people who have told a lie think they got away with it...when in fact, they didn't." ~pg. 164
"If you want something bad enough, never give up (and take a boost when offered)." ~pg. 174
"Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish." ~pg. 176
1/4/2012 - This is how I will begin my 2012 Reading List....I figured that Randy Pausch's The Last Lecture would be a great starting off point for this new year. I've been wanting to read this book for quite some time, and I'm excited about finally starting it. I believe this book will be full of inspiration, joy and even some sadness...but I feel that I will be fully inspired, and based on the reviews I've read I feel as though this book will make a lasting impression on my life and will get me full of inspiration and excitement as we start this new year!
Watch the Lecture
Favorite Quotes - this book has soooo m:
"...If you can dream it, you can do it." ~Walt Disney, pg. 16
"Open the encyclopedia. Open the dictionary. Open your mind." ~pg. 22
"Just because you're in the driver's seat,...doesn't mean you have to run people over." ~pg. 23
"It's important to have specific dreams." ~pg. 31
"Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcome." ~pg. 33
"When you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, that means they've given up on you." ~pg. 37
"I don't believe in the no-win scenario." ~William Shatner AKA Captain Kirk from Star Trek, pg. 46
"Tenacity is a virtue, but it's not always crucial for everyone to observe how hard you work at something." ~pg 48
"The only way any of us can improve....is if we develop a real ability to assess ourselves. If we can't accurately do that, how can we tell if we're getting better or worse?" ~pg. 112
"Luck is indeed where preparation meets opportunity." ~pg. 119
"Give yourself permission to dream. Fuel your kids' dreams, too. ~pg. 133
"Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won't make us happier." ~pg. 139
"When it comes to men who are romantically interested in you, it's really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do." ~pg. 146
"It's not how hard you hit. it's how hard you get hit...and keep moving forward." ~pg. 147
"A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard." ~pg. 156
"Halfhearted or insincere apologies are often worse than not apologizing at all because recipients find them insulting." ~pg. 161
"...tell the truth...All the time...you're only as good as your word..." ~pg. 163
"That's what amazes me about lying. Most people who have told a lie think they got away with it...when in fact, they didn't." ~pg. 164
"If you want something bad enough, never give up (and take a boost when offered)." ~pg. 174
"Everyone has to contribute to the common good. To not do so can be described in one word: selfish." ~pg. 176