"And he put his arm around my shoulders and we went for a little walk and he said, Randy, it’s such a shame that people perceive you as so arrogant. Because it’s going to limit what you’re going to be able to accomplish in life. What a hell of a way to word “you’re being a jerk.” [laughter] Right? He doesn’t say you’re a jerk. He says people are perceiving you this way and he says the downside is it’s going to limit what you’re going to be able to accomplish."
-Dr. Randy Pausch, Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
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I went reluctantly to a time management conference led by Randy a few years ago; I walked out then with a renewed appreciation for life. I'd forgotten about all he taught me until just last Wednesday, when I decided to quote his bit about how several short interruptions can amount to hours of lost producitivity to a friend. Less than two days later he passed away. Life is beautiful and creepy at the same time. RIP, Dr. Pausch.
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