Dr. Pausch’s “Last Lecture”
Dr. Randy Pausch recently received national attention for his “Last Lecture.” Naturally, I didn’t hear about it until I found it on Robin’s blog. Dr. Pausch is a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also dying from cancer. His “Last Lecture” covered his thoughts on how to go about achieving your childhood dreams. As a former Disney Imagineer, Dr. Pausch knows something about dreams.
I watched the Google Video version, and I have to say that it was one of the most inspiring talks I have heard in a long time. I am usually quite skeptical when someone comes out with the latest “Here’s how to succeed” story, but when genuinely articulate, intelligent people talk about how they achieved all they ever wanted I am more than willing to listen. The lecture is simultaneously hilarious, uplifting and bittersweet. I highly encourage you to take 90 minutes to watch it.
Posted: October 9th, 2007 under Life.
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