Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.
Randy finally lost his battle to cancer early Friday morning . . .
For more, visit www.cmu.edu/randyslecture.
Previously:
Randy Pausch, Final Lecture
http://bigpicture.typepad.com/writing/2008/05/randy-pausch-re.html
Randy Pausch Reflects
http://bigpicture.typepad.com/writing/2008/05/randy-pausch-re.html
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This entire lecture is excellent...a real inspiration. Young people (and some oldies like me) can learn a lot from the lecture and from the spirit in which he gave it.
Thanks for posting this.
Posted by: xyz | Jul 25, 2008 8:20:56 PM
Barry, This is the first time I have posted, I thank you sincerely for posting this link.
You are a class act.
BTW your blog and investment intelligence is very informative and helpful.
Thanks!
Posted by: Jim | Jul 25, 2008 8:56:31 PM
That was really, really great. I haven't watched it all yet but its obviously fantastic and I'll watch the rest later.
I work in computers (programming & math, mostly... almost went to CM too) and I have to say that as rare as it is to see someone who is dying give such a care-free speech, it's just as rare to see such a charismatic and good speaker who is also a professional computer nerd and professor. It's extremely rare so to combine the two is hands down amazing.
(and I'm usually a cynical ass about things like this, so I do really mean amazing. I will be showing my friends this.)
Posted by: Patrick | Jul 25, 2008 9:11:02 PM
Worth every minute.
Thank you for posting this.
Posted by: ilsm | Jul 25, 2008 9:31:04 PM
Watched his video a long time ago. Very inspirational. He was just a few months
younger than me, and in far better shape.
Never know what life will deal ya.
Sold my company last year, quit work for a few years. Want to enjoy life and never
look back. No one ever went to their
deathbed wishing they had worked more.
Randy is/was an inspiration. The world
needs more like him.
Posted by: dano | Jul 25, 2008 9:56:11 PM
Watched his video a long time ago. Very inspirational. He was just a few months
younger than me, and in far better shape.
Never know what life will deal ya.
Sold my company last year, quit work for a few years. Want to enjoy life and never
look back. No one ever went to their
deathbed wishing they had worked more.
Randy is/was an inspiration. The world
needs more like him.
Posted by: dano | Jul 25, 2008 9:56:57 PM
Color me cynical. Dano above is my canvas. Sorry.
Posted by: That Guy Drinks Beer | Jul 25, 2008 11:27:48 PM
BEautiful speech, great link Barry. what about the third head fake.....tells you he wants to make you laugh, and you end up crying. Cherish the moments, they are few and they can be fleeting.
Amnon
Posted by: amnon | Jul 26, 2008 12:28:58 AM
Barry,
If you go to YouTube and search Randy Pausch Oprah, you find a 9-minute condensed version of the speech that summarizes many of the great points he made in this speech.
You may want to post that version for the time-deprived.
Today was the first time I heard about Randy, and from the WSJ website, no less.
I sat at my computer for two hours to watch, this video, the Oprah video, and the Diane Sawyer interview.
First George Carlin, and now Randy Pausch. You might think what?!? - They're night and day. But they both had an imporant message. They just communicated it differently.
Cheers,
Thanks for posting.
Posted by: sukh hayre | Jul 26, 2008 12:49:50 AM
Awesome. I saw him a few months on an interview after he made this speech. It was moving to see how positive he was.
Posted by: GB | Jul 26, 2008 1:19:50 AM
I'm 50 and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer this year. Cancer is like aging-you don't feel any different yourself-it's just how others see you and treat you.
Randy was being himself like we all want to be.
Posted by: babygal | Jul 26, 2008 7:21:01 AM
Amazing.
Watch the whole thing.
Posted by: Justin | Jul 26, 2008 11:53:13 AM
Thanks for posting that, Barry.
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Posted by: mustafa çakırca | Oct 9, 2008 2:27:29 PM
This lecture was simply inspirational. I started a site and these are the words under the video I share about Randy Pausch.
This man will be a lengend for years to come. He passed away this year and if you have not heard about him-I will do that for you.
Why you might ask yourself? Well because this man holds the key to living a full and happy life. He worked with passion even though he was terminally ill.
When you hear him speak your life will change; My life did change for the better. He shares with us his wisdom and with this emotions start to flow. Yes, I cried and I am not ashamed to admit it.
Randy Pausch gives his last lecture and yes it's over an hour long; but it is so worth it. All you have to do is start listening to the first five minutes and you will be hooked to every word he says. I can only say that it has been a priviledge to hear him speak and I know you will enjoy his words of wisdom and courage.
He will be missed by millions who knew him.
May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Josie Davila | Oct 11, 2008 8:33:32 PM
This lecture was simply inspirational. I started a site and these are the words under the video I share about Randy Pausch.
http://generoussoulsnetwork.ning.com/
This man will be a lengend for years to come. He passed away this year and if you have not heard about him-I will do that for you.
Why you might ask yourself? Well because this man holds the key to living a full and happy life. He worked with passion even though he was terminally ill.
When you hear him speak your life will change; My life did change for the better. He shares with us his wisdom and with this emotions start to flow. Yes, I cried and I am not ashamed to admit it.
Randy Pausch gives his last lecture and yes it's over an hour long; but it is so worth it. All you have to do is start listening to the first five minutes and you will be hooked to every word he says. I can only say that it has been a priviledge to hear him speak and I know you will enjoy his words of wisdom and courage.
He will be missed by millions who knew him.
May he rest in peace.
Posted by: Josie Davila | Oct 11, 2008 8:35:28 PM
