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Randy Pausch's Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Carnegie Mellon University
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What this video covers
Randy Pausch's 2007 last lecture at Carnegie Mellon, given as he was dying of pancreatic cancer. He reflects on achieving childhood dreams, overcoming obstacles and helping others reach theirs.
How the source describes its HN context
Perennially recommended as an inspirational talk for people facing setbacks or choosing a direction, and a source of oft-quoted lines like the brick wall.
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