The man who gave us Alice, Randy Pausch, the professor at Carnegie Mellon University who also inspired countless students in the classroom and others worldwide through his highly acclaimed last lecture, has died of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 47.

A must-watch video for anyone, but especially for entrepreneurs (and yes, he was a professor):

* Brick walls are there for a reason: they let us prove how badly we want things and they let us prove our dedication.
* Help others.
* A brilliant quote from his mentor he received as a young man: “It’s such a shame that people perceive you as arrogant, it’s going to limit what you are going to be able to accomplish.”
* You can’t get there alone: always tell the truth, be earnest, apologize when you make mistakes and focus on others.
* Get a feedback loop and listen. When you stop getting feedback, it’s really bad. It means people have given up on you.
* Don’t complain, just work hard.