Assisting Quote by Randy Pausch
“Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007
Prioritize self-care; you cannot help others if you are incapacitated.
In simple terms: Put on your mask first.
Key Takeaway
Secure your own safety before helping.
Themes
self‑care
leadership
emergency
Mood
practical
inspirational
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- airplane emergencies
- medical crises
- disaster response
Key Concepts
risk management
prioritization
teamwork
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you neglect your own needs?
- How can you model self‑care for others?
A Different Perspective
May ignore others' needs; can seem selfish.
