‘Last Lecture’ Discussion Questions

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 Please discuss the video with your group, if you have one, based on this form. You can hand it in at the end of class, or put your answers to Qs 1 & 2 in your blog – use the title “‘Last Lecture’ Discussion Questions.” (If late, email it to jdberleant@ualr.edu.)

1. The video was intended as life advice to whom?

2. List the advice items that you/your group can recall below. (Many, but not all, are related to ethics.) For each, note whether you agree or not.

1. I would say probably everyone. You are never too old to dream or live out your dreams, so I like it applies to everyone.

2.

• The brick walls are there for a reason: they let us prove how badly we want things. -- I agree to an extent. In terms of motivation, absolutely. In terms of "this is locked up to keep people out, let me get through/around this".... not so much.
• Give people enough time and they will impress you. -- I agree with this. Some people will shine in areas you didn't expect, but they have to have time to figure things out first.