You can reach your dreams - The Last Lecture by the late Dr. Randy Pausch
People all over the world have been inspired by Dr. Randy Pausch.
A computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer a year ago and told he had 6 months left. He outlived his doctor's prognosis by 6 months.
Happily married and the father of 3 young children, it was a devastating blow. He could have spent his remaining days grieving over the injustice of it all. Instead he chose to live every day as fully as he could.
He has inspired millions with his positive attitude and encourages everyone to follow their dreams. Sadly he died on July 25 at the age of 47.
Many say they have changed their lives positively because of Randy Pausch and his inspirational message. I encourage you to listen but be forewarned...it is powerful and may cause you to ask yourself what are you waiting for to follow your dreams
The following are his words and the video of his last lecture.
"I am flattered and embarassed by all the recent attention to my "Last Lecture." I am told that, including abridged versions, over six million people have viewed the lecture online. The lecture really was for my kids, but if others are finding value in it, that is wonderful. But rest assured; I'm hardly unique. Send your kids to Carnegie Mellon and the other professors here will teach them valuable life lessons long after I'm gone.
-- Randy"
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My Son Glenn Birkenfeld was a good friend and neighbor of Randy in Pittsburgh PA
There will be a Memorial to Randy on Sept 22nd at Carnagie Mellon University. Glenn is one of the organizers, it was my pleasure to meet him and I have several photos his his flag football team to which they both belonged
Posted by: DAVID BIRKENFELD | August 23, 2008 3:06 PM