Randy's Last Lecture
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch, who is dying from pancreatic cancer, gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving talk, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.
A month ago Randy was told that he has 3-6 months of "good life" left.
I was so inspired as I watched this lecture yesterday. I love Randy's energy, passion for life, and his love for his family.
He and I share a common dream: Being an Imagineer for Disney. I have more ideas than one human being should be allowed to have.
Before you watch it I want you to know three things.
First, this video is long. You can find shorter versions of it on the Internet. Just Google "Randy Pausch" and you'll find the shorter versions of his lecture.
Second, this lecture contains some curse words. No "F-bombs", but he does say some other curse words, so I wanted to warn you. In other words: don't send me hate mail.
Third, Randy's presentation is full of a lot of great life and leadership advice.
I don't know Randy, but I like him.
He's a dreamer. A visionary. A man who is committed to helping others to fulfill their dreams. A man who loves life.
And a man whom I'm now praying for on a daily basis and with whom I'd love to eat dinner.
Labels: Randy Pausch, Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
posted by Arron Chambers @ 7:54 AM
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Arron: I cried here at work reading through this long & very moving speech. Much of it reminded me of YOU running up & down the aisle at FL.Christian College at one of the Round-up rallies years ago. I do so enjoy reading your blog & feel honored to share with your Mother & sister at our weekly Wed.Night ladies group @ First Christian Church Orlando. It goes without saying that I too will be lifting this wonderful servant up daily in my prayers.
Vinnie--Yes, it's a powerful speech.
A friend here a church made an interesting comment: What if preachers preached every week as if it were their last sermon?
Hi Arron: I don't routinely watch Oprah,but glad I did today, as the show interviewed Dr. Oz with non other than Randy Pausch, complete with pictures of him as a child, his parents on amusement rides at ages 75 & 80. His wedding photo & current pictures of his wife & three children. Of course I was moved to tears all over again. What a really genuine human being he is. His hope is for his children to always remember him through the tapings of his speeches & today's program even. I hope you're able to view the show one day even as a rerun, if need be.
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