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Randy Pausch

Who is Randy Pausch ?

He is an American Computer Science professor at Carnegie Mellon who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just before his lecture at Pittsburgh "The last lecture"


What was he known for?

He was known for his ability to manage his time properly


5 points that I liked in his talk:

- How he limited his time when communicating with people according to the importance of the conversation
- How he dedicated himself to prepare for the lecture and come up with useful advice for others to be more successful in their lives
- How he proved that time can be more valuable than the money earned
- The fact that he didn't neglect his physical state even in his last days
- He appreciated his the time he spent with others(family and friends)


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His book " The Last Lecture"
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