Introduction
Randy Pausch describes his cancer as “an engineering problem.” How was this a helpful way to look at his illness? He talks about the lecture as a means of expression, and a way to reach his kids: “If I were a painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I am a lecturer. So I lectured.” There are so many ways to communicate. What are your own avenues for self-expression? Randy has always recognized the importance of time management. What did you think of his decision to work on the book while riding his bike?

When Randy describes his cancer as an “engineering problem” it helps me think that it’s not anything he can die from, and takes the attention off the bad side of the illness and lets me focus on the main points of the books. Randy expresses himself through lecturing, but I express myself by either singing, stepping, or even writing. They are all things I love to do and that’s how I also define......

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Title: New Beginnings
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Approximate Pages: 6 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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