What Strengths Do you Need to Survive Well?

After reading about Jeff Eben's recovery in How Many Wins Have You Had Today, and listening to Randy Pauch's The Last Lecture, what have you learned about how to live your life in the best possible way? Write about what specific words of advice struck you, AND about how you might like to change your life because of what these two men have shared. What can you do NOW to make your life more meaningful?