If you haven't had a chance to see this, click here to read about the last lecture given by Dr. Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University computer-science professor. Dr. Pausch has end-stage cancer and his lecture addressed the issue: "What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance?"
Some of his advice:
"Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things." (in response to numerous rejection letters he's received over the years).
He also encouraged faculty to be patient with their students. "Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you."
He ended by noting that he believed that "helping others fulfill their dreams is even more fun than achieving your own."
What piece of advice would you give if it were your last lecture?
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