There is a professor at CMU named Randy Pausch that is dying of pancreatic cancer. He gave a talk that they call The Last Lecture and it has lots of great info in it. It was his way of giving his last talk and saying a goodbye of sorts to his class and colleagues.

There is a long version, over an hour long, that I have watched twice. I
found a shorter version that runs less than 15 minutes. It is really
worth watching. I will post the two versions and you can watch either
one.

Long version:

Short version:

This is what I learned from Randy:

-Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things. Brick walls let us show our dedication, they are there to separate us from those people who don't really want to achieve their dreams.

-Let your kids paint their bedroom. It won't bring down the value of your house, it isn't a big deal, just let them do it.

-Have something to bring to the table because that will make you more welcomed.

-Sometimes you can get more from a dream you don't accomplish.

-Have fun every day you have left because there is no other way to play it. He is dying and he is still having fun.

-Instead of telling someone they are a jerk, tell them "It is such a shame that other people perceive you this way because it will get in the way of your success."

-Show gratitude.

-Be prepared. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.

-The best gold is at the bottom of a barrel of crap.

-Don't complain, just work harder.

-Be good at something, it makes you valuable.

-When you see yourself doing something badly and no one is bothering to tell you anymore, that is a bad place to be.   That means they have given up on you.

-Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted.

-It is very important to know when you are in a pissing match and to get out of it as soon as possible.

-Decide if you are going to go through life as a Tigger or as an Eeyore.

-Never lose the child-like wonder. It is just too important, it is what drives us.

-It is kind of fun to do the impossible.

-Help others

-Loyalty is a two way street.

-When it comes to men that are romantically interested in you, it's really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do.

-If you lived your life the right way the karma will take care of itself, the dreams will come to you. 

-Tell the truth.

-Be earnest.

-Apologize when you screw up.

-Focus on others, not yourself.

-You might have to wait a long time, sometimes years, but people will show you their good side, just keep waiting, no matter how long it takes. No one is all evil, everyone has a good side, just keep waiting, it will come out.