You Don’t Have to Have a Dream
Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious
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You Don’t Have to Have a Dream
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Narrated by:
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Tim Minchin
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By:
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Tim Minchin
About this listen
'Here's my idea of romance: You will soon be dead. Life will sometimes seem long and tough and, God, it's tiring. And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then you'll be old. And then you'll be dead. There is only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and that is: fill it.'
Tim Minchin has a reputation for writing a good speech, and has been asked to do so on several occasions. Drawn from three of Tim's most beloved university commencement addresses, You Don't Have to Have a Dream offers his inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe.
Featuring specially commissioned illustrations throughout, You Don't Have to Have a Dream is a rallying cry for creativity and compassion in our daily lives, and how it's never too late to put something beautiful out into the world.
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- Janine
- 25-10-2024
This is a must read/listen
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and intend to listen to to again. A good book to encourage the youth of today to think outside the square.
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- Chezza.
- 12-09-2024
Advice for now.
I have listened to Tim's speeches many times. He manages to capture the thoughts that lie wrapped in blankets in my own head. Although this book is short it contains much wisdom. Pass it onto your young folks as they start their lives. Give it to your old folk who have done it all. Or just listen to Tim's voice on you way to work to brighten your day. Buy it. Read it.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-2024
the voice, the messages
I loved everything about this. no drama, truth. I love the way tim minchin speaks to you not at you and the tones in his language. just love it
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- Mindy aka Melinda Cooper
- 16-09-2024
WISDOM married with reality & humour
Loved it all. Will be buying hard copies for my children & grandkidlets. Thank you, Tim
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- Sara Paton
- 30-09-2024
"Be kind"
This is an easy listen and has lots we can learn from. Love Tim Minchin's view on life. I can feel his inspiration. Make the time to have a listen you will learn.
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- Aaron W.
- 20-09-2024
Genius
Genius is not about IQ tests. It is about being able to make deep connections quickly. Tim Minchin is, bar none, the best at connecting ideas to humanity and vice versa.
Thank you so much for allowing us to glimpse that which you see so easily.
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- Susan Gossage
- 12-09-2024
Words of wisdom
Tim has a beautiful way of thinking and communicating, and his words of wisdom help to navigate the world we live in. The sound of his voice is so mesmerising I could listen to him narrate the phone book!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-10-2024
Witty and entertaining
Great as a narrator and story teller. Somehow he always manages to inject humour into everyday observations
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- Belinda
- 11-09-2024
Brilliant and thoughtful all round.
Tim is clearly living by example, I'm in my late 40's and cane away with a refreshed view on life and all it's complexities. I particularly enjoyed having more context around the original speeches.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-09-2024
His kindness
Always thought this fella was a clever Fella , now I knows it nice to hear some background noise from him, share this with my you achieving children. Be safe TM peace love a happiness and the noise of the pub while slowly downing ya points or pots or schooners.
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