My Goodbyes to Randy Pausch
On July 25th, Randy Pausch past away (See Official Google Blog: Goodbye to Randy Pausch, a great teacher). My deepest sympathies go out to his family. I personally did not know him, but his Last Lecture touched my heart & left a lasting impression on me.
What would I do if this moment was my last? How would I live my life knowing that I am going to die? Would I sit here pissed off at the world & at God; would I be feeling sorry for myself; or would I have the courage to make a difference before I go?
See that is the BIG question in life “what difference do I make in this world?”
Well I can tell you that after watching Randy’s Last Lecture I know I have the courage to make a difference now! The first time I watched his video I found myself just so amazed at how – in the face of his own inevitable death – he faced his own Goliath head on.
As his lecture states, he did this so that he can leave behind a legacy that his family can be proud of. Well Randy you did good by your family and I want to thank you for sharing yourself with me. I am forever changed by who you were. You have left behind a legacy that has touched the world.
| Randy Pausch’s famous lecture at Carnegie Melon University entitled the “Last Lecture.”
This lecture was amazingly uplifting. A truly inspiring reaction to getting the news that you are dying. |
I’m deeply saddened by the death of Randy, his memory will remain in our hearts forever; I’m planting a tree in his honor. https://www.treesinstead.com/