Chapter 61: The Dreams Will Come to You

Randy realized that he didn't give the lecture because he wanted to. He gave it because he "had to." Are there things inside of you that "need to come out"? If so, what are they?

As you read this final chapter of the book, what were the emotions you were feeling? 

How would you describe the legacy of Randy Pausch? 

Chapter 59: Dreams for My Children

Randy says parents don't realize the power of their words: "Depending on a chid's age and sense of self, an offhand comment from Mom or Dad can feel like a shove from a bulldozer." Have you ever felt that way? 

What are the vital messages to be drawn from the way Randy is saying goodbye to his kids, and from the tangible (physical) things he is leaving behind for them? 

Chapter 56: Make a Decision: Tigger or Eeyore

Ok, so which one are you? And why? If you'd like to be more of a Tigger, how might you go about that? 

Chapter 55: All You Have to Do Is Ask

What would you like to ask for that you haven't been able to find the courage to articulate? What do you think will happen if you "just ask"? (Nothing is not an acceptable answer!)

Chapter 47: A Bad Apology Is Worse Than No Apology

Randy describes two "classic bad apologies." Have you ever given someone such an apology? How did it turn out? If not, have you ever received such an apology? What did you think?

Chapter 41: The Lost Art of Thank-You Notes

Do you agree with Randy that handwritten thank-you notes, even in our computer age, can offer a kind of magic? When was the last time you sent a handwritten thank-you? 

Chapter 39: Be the First Penguin

Randy writes that "experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." How do you think his First Penguin Award was able to inspire his students?