Rating  - inspiring...
an amazing way to leave a legacy for his children, randy's words of wisdom are like a code of life values that i will continue to consult for years to come.
Rating  - Un mensaje muy simple
El mensaje de este autor ya lo han enseñado, por siglos, los padres jesuitas: vivir este día como si fuera el último.
Rating - Beautiful. Compelling.
Poignant. Spellbinding. Worth crying over. Ended dreams, living on. Loss to relate to.
Rating - Humanity of Randy Pausch
When I first heard of "The Last Lecture," I wasn't sure what to expect. I knew the context that Randy was dying of pancreatic cancer but I didn't know anything about him as a person.
In a way, I expected "The Last Lecture" to be a huge philosophical statement by a college professor. Thankfully this book is much more than that. It is a VERY human picture of Randy in his personal and professional life.
His words resonate at a deeper heart-felt level of human experience. At points you get choked up when you realize that here is a father coming to terms with the fact that he will not see his children growing up. They will grow up without memories of him.
The lecture becomes his way of leaving a legacy for his kids--something by which they can always remember him, as well as, a way for him to reach out to his colleagues and to his wife, Jai.
This book is not about big intellectual ideas but it strips everything down to the most important aspects of our human relationships. From Randy's own humanity, I found great inspiration, especially to connect with childhood dreams and to realize what is most important in life.
"The Last Lecture" is a great testament to Randy and everyone who knew him will fondly remember him as a special father, husband, uncle, friend and teacher.
Also check out "Nexus: A Neo Novel" an inspiring story of people overcoming personal pain and loss at a spiritual retreat.
Rating - Living & Loving- Make Each Moment Count!
"The Last Lecture" is a powerful, moving account of one man's vigilant determination to lead a fulfilling existence in the face of terminal illness. Randy Pausch's account of continuing to live a productive, meaningful life in the face of his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is both inspirational, and a testament to the possibilities characteristic of the human spirit.
Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon, where he instructed classes that were entitled "The Last Lecture Series" or "Journeys." These courses were a series of lectures centering around the theme of what would what happen if you found out tomorrow was your last day on earth. Ironically, just as Pausch was set to lead this particular class, he found out that his illness was no longer receptive to treatment. As the professor was in the process of preparing lectures that would illuminate and reflect upon "last moments" and "living life as if it could all vanish tomorrow", he found himself in the unenviable position of `student' of his own lecture topic.
Pausch's journey is remarkable in its absence of self-pity, or even irony. He does not shout out `why me?', nor does he significantly alter the fabric of his daily life. He explains to his wife that he needs to continue working, living, and loving. In essence, Pasuch, in the face of death, chooses to continue to live each and every moment of his life like it matters. He continues to prepare his lectures, love his wife, and take care of his son.
Two of my favorite authors, Ariel and Shya Kane also write about living as if each moment in your life matters with urgency. In "Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" and "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Can Instantaneously Transform Your Life", the Kanes write about the possibilities of living a magical life, one that is absent of worry or complaint. In one section of "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Can Instantaneously Transform Your Life" the Kanes write about living with a sense of completion and joy, even in the face of devastating illness. Instead of "hanging on" or "waiting for a cure", the Kanes suggest that each moment in itself is a chance for magic and life. Illness is not a license to live in a diminished state.
If you are lucky enough to live in or travel to New York City, I highly recommend that you check out the Kanes' website at www.ask-inc.com. The Kanes conduct weekend workshops and Monday night courses that are reflective of their ideas and teachings in their books. The workshops are truly inspirational and fun!
Reading all three books by Pausch and the Kanes can offer uplifting perspectives on how to get truly interested in the quality of your life- no matter the circumstances.
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