Randy Pausch Quotes about Hard Work

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A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

Randy Pausch

Success, Determination, Hard Work

There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build. Coach Graham worked in a no-coddling zone. Self-esteem? He knew there was really only one way to teach kids how to develop it: You give them something they can't do, they work hard until they find they can do it, and you just keep repeating the process.

Randy Pausch

Children, Self Esteem, Hard Work

"The Last Lecture". Book by Jeffrey Zaslow and Randy Pausch, 2008.

If I work hard enough, there will be things I can do tomorrow that I can't do today.

Randy Pausch

Hard Work, Today, Tomorrow

Randy Pausch (2008). “The Last Lecture”, p.38, Hachette UK

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.

Randy Pausch

Hard Work, Writing, Voice

We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder.

Randy Pausch

Hard Work, Needs, Students

Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow (2008). “The last lecture”, Hyperion Books