Just imagine you’re ill with a terminal disease and the doctors have told you that you have couple of months to live. What would you do?
It’s really hard to think like this and May God give everyone a healthy life but it was what happened with “Randy Pausch”.
Randy was a professor of “Computer Science” and was diagnosed with the “pancreatic cancer”. Instead, of losing hope, Randy realized the worth of time.
A lot of professors give talks titled “last lectures” but Randy’s lecture was unique. It was about achieving childhood dreams.He delivered his last lecture at “Carnegie Mellon University”. The lecture became a popular you tube video and the book was a “New York Times best seller”.
It was on September 18, 2007 that Randy gave his “last lecture” and he died on July 25, 2008.
Yesterday, I was re reading the book and this quote inspires me. Isn’t it true that failures in life are also important?
These incidents leave a great impact on our lives. They tend to change our paths and they tend to mold our personalities.
Right at this moment, I’m thinking about all the experiences in my life. I’m grateful for them because they have changed my vision. I’m “reading” and I’m “writing”. I’m blogging which has given me a wonderful chance to interact with the world.
Life is beautiful. The people who are blessed with health and wealth often don’t realize its importance.
If you haven’t got a chance to read this book then I strongly recommend you to go through this book or listen to the video lecture.
I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading or listening to it 🙂
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This post is a submission to Silver Threading Writer’s Quote Wednesday.
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I have seen the video while ago.. was in the same thoughts atleast for a week.. Inspiration!
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Good to know that!
It’s really a great motivational lecture!
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Yeah. It indeed is. 🙂
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Great book! I actually saw the video before I read the book, and I’m glad I did.
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Nice to hear that!
The video lecture is a depiction of the strong personality of Randy.
It’s always a great experience to re read such books 🙂
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What a great quote. All my greatest lessons have been through my failures. When I was young I used to say that I was tired of all the learning! LOL! Well done and I am glad to see you back. ❤
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The book is a collection of some awesome quotes. Indeed, a great book to read 🙂
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Looks really good. 😀
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I will have to look at the book (and video). Sounds fascinating. Too often we overlook the simple gift of health that God bestows upon man, instead focusing solely on disease and weakness.
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Well said and you’ll definitely enjoy reading it 🙂
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Congratulations to Randy! He created an impact that has outlived him and will last many years. That is a mark of greatness. To paraphrase one great writer, no one is truly great who is only great in his lifetime.
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Absolutely right Sir!
Randy Pausch is an inspiration for us. The Last lecture is a pearl of wisdom. Indeed, a book which everyone must read !
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Thanks for sharing this.
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Thank you for this inspiring post NL. It takes a great deal to turn “numbered days” into an amazing an inspiring journey which I believe Randy did.
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Thanks for reading 🙂
Yes, Randy used his time wisely. The journey of his life is not only inspiring but it is also motivating.
Have you read this book ?
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Actually no, this is the first time i’m coming across it.
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It’s a great motivational book to read 🙂
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