Showing posts with label Pancreatic Cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pancreatic Cancer. Show all posts

7.27.2008

Admired Leader

Too many words can spoil the core of true sentiment, and too few words can fail to convey the gravity of a situation.  Having stated that, I'll try to introduce this topic and let the weight and emotion of it do the heavy lifting.

Recently I was introduced (figuratively) to Randy Pausch- an inspirational professor from Carnegie Mellon University.  Sadly, Randy died of pancreatic cancer a few days ago, but his story will live on in lore forever.  There are people in this world who truly move a soul, and Mr. Pausch is one of those people.  Even in the brief experience I've had with his message, I can say definitively that it's changed my life.

He gave a "Last Lecture" at Carnegie Mellon last autumn, and immediately became famous for the life message he impressed upon his audience.  Soon after the lecture, his story became an internet phenomenon; inspiring millions of people with his courage, integrity, humor, and grace.

I challenge anyone to view this "Lecture" and not be moved to tears multiple times during its duration.  Due to my personal history, I may be a fair bit more impressionable in situations like this, but I still think it's a story that will move anyone.  From beginning to (especially) end it is an immensely powerful experience.

It's a fairly long video (1hour 16minutes), but please watch the entire thing- I guarantee you'll be glad you did.






Lead your life the right way, and Karma will take over- the dreams will come to you

--Randy Pausch

There's also a book by the same name.

Try this for comfort and relief.

Peace & Good Health

AM Son