W01 Reflection Part 2

 Date: 07/30/2022

  • I personally think that Randy Pausch was able to achieve his childhood dreams because he was willing to put the necessary work into reaching them. As we learned throughout his lecture, he worked hard to get into the best schools, networked and made connections with individuals that would allow him to further his career, sought advice of those around him, and found ways to continue getting better while he was teaching others. I was very inspired by his story, and know that if I were to put the necessary work in to my dreams and find ways to overcome difficulty that could arise, that I could be as successful as Randy was during his lifetime.
  • In my opinion, dreaming is one of the most important things we can do during our lifetime. This world would be very depressing if we had no dreams and just stayed in our current positions in life. Dreaming allows us to be optimists and to do things that we may have never though possible for ourselves. I never want to stop being a dreamer even when I have accomplished my goals in life. 
  • One of my childhood dreams has been to go to college and get my degree. I remember at the age of 10, I started researching colleges and dreaming of the day that I would be able to go and pursue my interests. I have always loved school, so I knew from an early age that I wanted to get a Bachelor's Degree and to be able to have the opportunity to reach my full potential in this life in my professional career. I believe without a doubt that I will achieve this dream because I am putting the work in. I am putting my time and energy into obtaining my degree despite working full-time, being a wife, and all of the other important things that make my life busy because I believe in myself and this dream. I am excited to accomplish my childhood dream, and I am grateful that I am getting the opportunity here at BYU-I.
References: 

Pausch, R. (2007). Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams. 26.

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