The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch presented a wonderful and inspiring "Last Lecture" on September 18, 2007 (see below).
The Last Lecture
Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Dr. Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and underwent a surgical procedure in September, 2006. In August, 2007, he was informed he had between three and six months of good health remaining. As a result, his presentation on September 18, 2007 was, quite literally, his Last Lecture.
Given the prognosis he faced, and having a young family, he felt he might best use the opportunity to pass on an important message, his legacy, to his children. His Last Lecture, therefore, became the medium for this message. It is inspirational.
The video of "The Last Lecture" is available on YouTube or you can buy The Last Lecture Unabridged Cd
on DVD.Once you have finished viewing it, you may wish to watch the additional videos below.
On May 18, 2008, Dr. Pausch addressed the graduating class of Carnegie Mellon.
Randy Pausch lost his battle with pancreatic cancer and died on July 25, 2008 - Randy Pausch dead at 47
Many of the classic books in the "Personal Development" genre are available on the Integrated Success Program web-site, with additional material available on the Integrated Success Program Blog.
Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture
I found this video moving and inspirational. Hopefully, you found value in it as well. I think my favourite part are the virtual world characters as their world dissolves - an example of thinking outside the box.
Further Reading
Additional Resources
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I have been a student of personal development for over 25 years, with specific interest in the ability and latent power of the mind, particularly the subconscious. I have recently developed the Integrated Success Program web-site comprising many ebooks, including many of the classics, pertaining to personal development and associated philosophy.
In addition, I have developed both the Integrated Success Program Blog and Integrated Success Program Group so as to provide a forum for discussion of topics pertinent to the field of personal development and for exchange of ideas.
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