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Chapter 14: The Dutch Uncle
Mercy Boppuri
Andrew Arnold
So, what’s this chapter about?
Well ( insert name here )….

Chapter 14 talks about how our strengths can also be
our faults.

When this happens, honest feedback from an outside
observer is crucial to “recalibrate” ourselves.
In the past, that role was often taken by a Dutch Uncle.

In Randy’s life, longtime Mentor Professor Dam was his
Dutch Uncle.

With the advice Randy was given, he was able to
realize his faults and better himself.
To keep it simple,
everybody needs a Dutch Uncle.
A Dutch Uncle
It was the first picture
that came up.

(We’re sorry.)
All pictures of Mr. T aside, what’s the point of the
book?

Actually there are three…
(one)
Pursue your childhood dreams.
(two)
Be relentless when going after your desires.
(three)
Spend your time meaningfully.
Wait, how do we (the audience) know what you
are saying is accurate and therefore truthful?
We have quotes. Lots of them.
Randy Says:

“There is an old expression, "a Dutch uncle," which
refers to a person who gives you honest feedback”

“I tend to say what I’m thinking and what I believe…
these traits have mostly served me well. But there
are times when I’ve come across as arrogant and
tactless. That’s when those who can help you
recalibrate yourself become absolutely crucial.”
“He was actually saying, "Randy, you're being a
jerk." But he said it in a way that made me open
to his criticisms, to listening to my hero telling
me something I needed to hear. “
“I've been lucky enough to benefit over the
years from people like Andy, who have cared
enough to tell me the tough-love things that I
needed to hear.”
Now for something very Interesting…
Our responses to the questions we where
required really wanted to answer.
(one)
What was it about Dr. van Dam’s delivery and
message that resonated with Randy?
By sarcastically blaming others perception of Randy as
the problem (as opposed to Randy’s actual actions) Dr.
Van Dam’s message was said in a way that allowed
Randy to openly listen to his criticisms;
Much more so than if Professor Dam had directly
scolded Randy for his social behaviors.
(two)
Who in your own life has told you things about
yourself that made you reconsider your actions
or behavior?
(Mercy Says)
In my own life my brother probably can be my
Dutch uncle. He is a very truthful critic but can
be a little not as nice, but it does make a
difference.
(Andrew Says)
I guess my “Dutch Uncle” would my Grandma,
because if I didn’t listen to her the first time, I’d
hear it over and over and over again.
Bibliography
The Last Lecture
The End

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Chapter 14 the dutch uncle

  • 1. Chapter 14: The Dutch Uncle Mercy Boppuri Andrew Arnold
  • 2. So, what’s this chapter about?
  • 3. Well ( insert name here )…. Chapter 14 talks about how our strengths can also be our faults. When this happens, honest feedback from an outside observer is crucial to “recalibrate” ourselves.
  • 4. In the past, that role was often taken by a Dutch Uncle. In Randy’s life, longtime Mentor Professor Dam was his Dutch Uncle. With the advice Randy was given, he was able to realize his faults and better himself.
  • 5. To keep it simple, everybody needs a Dutch Uncle.
  • 6. A Dutch Uncle It was the first picture that came up. (We’re sorry.)
  • 7. All pictures of Mr. T aside, what’s the point of the book? Actually there are three…
  • 9. (two) Be relentless when going after your desires.
  • 10. (three) Spend your time meaningfully.
  • 11. Wait, how do we (the audience) know what you are saying is accurate and therefore truthful?
  • 12. We have quotes. Lots of them.
  • 13. Randy Says: “There is an old expression, "a Dutch uncle," which refers to a person who gives you honest feedback” “I tend to say what I’m thinking and what I believe… these traits have mostly served me well. But there are times when I’ve come across as arrogant and tactless. That’s when those who can help you recalibrate yourself become absolutely crucial.”
  • 14. “He was actually saying, "Randy, you're being a jerk." But he said it in a way that made me open to his criticisms, to listening to my hero telling me something I needed to hear. “ “I've been lucky enough to benefit over the years from people like Andy, who have cared enough to tell me the tough-love things that I needed to hear.”
  • 15. Now for something very Interesting… Our responses to the questions we where required really wanted to answer.
  • 16. (one) What was it about Dr. van Dam’s delivery and message that resonated with Randy?
  • 17. By sarcastically blaming others perception of Randy as the problem (as opposed to Randy’s actual actions) Dr. Van Dam’s message was said in a way that allowed Randy to openly listen to his criticisms;
  • 18. Much more so than if Professor Dam had directly scolded Randy for his social behaviors.
  • 19. (two) Who in your own life has told you things about yourself that made you reconsider your actions or behavior?
  • 20. (Mercy Says) In my own life my brother probably can be my Dutch uncle. He is a very truthful critic but can be a little not as nice, but it does make a difference.
  • 21. (Andrew Says) I guess my “Dutch Uncle” would my Grandma, because if I didn’t listen to her the first time, I’d hear it over and over and over again.