1. Have specific dreams.
2. Have something to bring to the table.
3. Be enthusiastic!
4. Be good at something...it makes you valuable.
5. Find the best in everybody. No matter how long you have to wait. People will eventually show you their good side.
6. Work hard.
7. Be prepared. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
8. Loyalty is a two-way street.
9. Never lose your child-like wonder.
10. Decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore.
11. Tell them (your students) about having fun!
12. Break the mold!
13. It's all about the fundamentals.
14. Don't bail...the best gold is at the bottom of the barrels of crap!
15. Get a feedback loop and listen to it. When people give you feedback, cherish it and use it! Your critics are the one's telling you they still love you and care.
16. Show gratitude. Share!
17. Don't complain...just work harder. Be humble.
18. Do projects as teams...making stuff!
19. How do you get people to help you? You can't get there alone. Tell the truth. Be earnest. Apologize when you screw up. Focus on others, NOT YOURSELF!
20. EXPERIENCE is what you get when you DIDN'T get what you wanted.
21. Keep the bar inaccessible.
22. One of the best gifts you can give as an educator is to get somebody to be "self reflective."
23. If you're going to do anything that's pioneering, you will get those arrows in the back!
24. Look for opportunities to embrace indirect learning; i.e. "head-fakes". The best way to teach someone something is to have them think they're learning something else.
25. Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things. They let us show our dedication and separate us from those who don’t really want us to achieve our childhood dreams.
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post! I love that instead of summarizing the lecture, you listed Dr. Pausch's quotes that were of meaning to you. Excellent job, and keep up the good work!
- Allie
Thank you, Allie! I appreciate your encouragement. Have a fun and safe spring break!
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Allie! The way you wrote the post is very visually stimulating. It's easier to read and see the points! I also love that you posted a picture of Tigger and Eeyore on there! I LOVE Tigger and that just makes it all the better! I smiled when I saw your post! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say that your last point you make (#25) about brick walls was one of my favorites that he talked about. Everything happens for a reason. He seemed like such an inspiring person and was so happy with life!
Great post!
Hey, thanks Jessica! I'm glad you were my C4C post for this week because it led me to your blog. You're doing an awesome job with your class blog site as well! Keep up the good work and WAR EAGLE!!
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