By now, many of you have heard about what is called “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch.
For those of you who have not, it is an actual lecture, and a subsequent book, by a professor of Computer Science who recently received a prognosis that his pancreatic cancer would leave him with less than one more year on this earth.
Put in this new perspective on life, Randy Pausch wanted to impart a message of life-meaning to the next generation. He spoke in front of a packed crown at Carnegie Mellon University, and answered the following question:
“What wisdom would you try to impart to the world if you knew it was your last chance?”
Listen to this lecture if you get the chance, and think about your goals for the coming year. Listen to Randy’s reflections, and see if anything speaks to you.
Randy passed away on July 25, 2008, and learning from his lecture is a great way to pay him tribute.
Check out this lecture either on YouTube, or as a free download from Itunes.
Another lecture by Randy Pausch on Time Management is great to listen to as well.
