Apr 11 2008
Randy Pausch Update - He’s Still Lecturing
Last September, I wrote a blog post about Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture” at Carnegie Mellon. Randy had been diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer and was told he had just months to live.
So I was pleasantly surprised last week when I ran across an article by Randy in Parade.com. Randy noted that “I’m lucky to be living longer than I expected, allowing me more time with my kids. I’ve tried to do unforgettable things with them—such as swimming with dolphins—so they’ll have concrete memories of us and of my love for them.” With his unexpected time and fame, Randy has also written a book (“The Last Lecture”) and devoted time to advocate for pancreatic cancer.
Randy’s article in Parade.com also has the complete video of Randy’s lecture which made these points:
- Always have fun
- Dream big
- Ask for what you want
- Dare to take a risk
- Look for the best in everybody
- Make time for what matters
- Let kids be themselves
Everyone should watch or listen to Randy’s lecture. It is truly inspirational.
Take care Randy and I hope the epitath on your tombstone comes true - “Randy Pausch: He Lived 30 Years After a Terminal Diagnosis”.