Student Success Statement

"I wasn't trying to leave a legacy, I was trying to do what was right."

- Dean Smith

Dean Smith is a great man and he represents himself in the quote above. Dean Smith was an ultimate coach, he knew how to speak to his players, knew how to lead them in the right direction and he knew how to help them outside of the Basketball court. He became very close with his players and had his players see him as a father figure. He did not try to make himself look that way but the players felt so comfortable and were grateful for Smith. He pushed his players to be the best they can, that was not only on the Basketball court. That was in school, persuing dreams and becoming men. He produced great people from the teams he coached and one of the greatest players to ever play the game of Basketball is with him in the picture above, Michael Jordan.

Student Success Statement

"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."

- Dr. Randy Pausch

What Dr.Randy Pausch is stating is very helpful for all people looking to persue their dreams. He clarifies how you can make your dreams come your way in the correct way. Some people believe they will only find their dream if they do everythin specific to that dream. Although that is part correct, you also need to put yourself in a good direction, to find better things in your life.