by M. Bradley McCauley McCauley
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April 21, 2006

This Could Change Your Life at Least Have an Impact!

July 27, 2008 04:08 PM EDT
views: 161 | rating: 9.7/10 (32 votes) | comments: 38
Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Randy Pausch

With equal parts humor and heart, Carnegie Mellon professor and alumnus Randy Pausch delivered a one-of-a-kind last lecture that moved an overflow crowd at the university — and went on to move audiences around the globe.


I'm sure you've all heard or read about Randy Pausch.  He died this week and has left an amazing legacy.  I hope you'll watch, "The Last Lecture: A Celebration of Life" Tuesday July 29 on "Primetime" at 10 p.m. ET.  I'm sure it is something we should all watch.  He has changed lives.

His wife said, "Randy was so happy and proud that the lecture and book inspired parents to revisit their priorities, particularly their relationships with their children. The outpouring of cards and emails really sustained him."

You can also check out the ABC web site and listen to Diane Sawyer

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Story?id=4614281&page=1

His pancreatic cancer was so bad when diagnosed, he was given less than six months to live.  He went on to live 22 months filling as many days as he could making the most of his life.

I think we can all learn to 'follow our dreams' by watching this inspiring show, reading the book, or listening to the lecture.

Let me know how you felt after watching it.

I'm posting this to every group, even if it isn't in the group catagory.  I think everyone will benefit.
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Comments: 38

Elsie Duggan Jul 27, 2008, 4:28pm EDT
Mary, I saw him give the lecture on Oprah several months ago while he was still alive, and again a week or so again, a repeat, and I enjoyed it very much. Since I usually do watch 20/20, I will see it again, the first time I saw him, and it was live, he impressed and amazed me, I thought how could this be happening to someone this great a man. He spoke of his children with tears in his eyes at the end, and said that was why he was giving the last lecture. I am glad you are sending this to everyone, Elsie
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Jul 27, 2008, 4:40pm EDT
Thanks Elsie, I hope that especially those who need will read. I've seen snippets of the show but not the whole thing. I appreciate your reading this and commenting. It means a lot.

Blessings,
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Jul 27, 2008, 4:41pm EDT
Karen, hope it will have the impact on everyone I expect it to. Thanks for taking time to read and comment.
I was deeply saddened by his passing. I have seen him on Oprah as well as a couple of other shows in the last year and admired his heart.
penni d. Jul 27, 2008, 5:04pm EDT
i don't have a TV, mary, but have ead about him. what an inspiration he was!
Sonia M. Jul 27, 2008, 5:04pm EDT
Mary, like Elsie, I too saw him on Oprah after first seeing snippets of his lecture on another program. An amazing man of whom his children can be very proud. I was sad to hear he had died, but so glad he outlived the 6 months given so his family could build more memories and the rest of the world listen to his words.
Tanya P. Jul 27, 2008, 5:11pm EDT
I saw him on the Oprah show that Elsie mentions above, too. He truly is an amazing man. Thanks for the heads up. I've marked the calendar.
Kay M. Jul 27, 2008, 5:13pm EDT
I was so sorry to hear that he had passed.
Cara D. Jul 27, 2008, 5:30pm EDT
I have seen him speak and he is a remakable man! Everyone would get some thing out of his lectures!
Kevin E. Jul 27, 2008, 6:07pm EDT
It is always good to have compass moments that allow you to get back your focus on what is really important in life. Randy Pausch and his Last Lecture: A Celebration of Life"was just that for me. I believe that there are people we meet in life that are on the earth because they can make the earth a better place. Randy was just such a person. May God always find people who can do just that.
Danielle P. Jul 27, 2008, 6:10pm EDT
He was an impressive man. May he rest in peace.
Adele G. Jul 27, 2008, 6:15pm EDT
I will make an effort to watch the program. Many thanks!
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jul 27, 2008, 6:24pm EDT
i have seen him and read his book , amazing person
sorry to hear he passed
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Jul 27, 2008, 6:45pm EDT
Thank you Mary. I don't know who he is but am interested in hearing him speak just the same.
Larry H. Jul 27, 2008, 7:01pm EDT
thanks for letting me know..
Carol Roach Jul 27, 2008, 7:09pm EDT
he was a great inspiration to everyone, I am sad that he is gone.
Lisa (I love loons) C. Jul 27, 2008, 7:26pm EDT
I have marked my calendar to watch the show. I have heard much about him but never heard his lecture. I am really looking forward to it. Thanks, Mary.
Debby O. Jul 27, 2008, 7:28pm EDT
Nice article, thanks
Kerrell g. Jul 27, 2008, 11:14pm EDT
Well done, Mary!
Jerri H. Jul 28, 2008, 12:11am EDT
Thanks Mary~
Patricia J. Jul 28, 2008, 12:47am EDT
Thanks Mary, I will write myself a note about Tuesday.
I will have to try and catch this. Thanks, Mary.
Diana Raabe Jul 28, 2008, 11:32am EDT
I didn't know this was on but I do know about Mr. Pausch. Thank you for the heads up, Mary.
Sarah (I want points) Jul 28, 2008, 11:41am EDT
Sounds pretty interesting. I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch it or not.
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K S. Jul 30, 2008, 10:43am EDT
thanks for the heads up .... unfortunately, could not watch .... but appreciate the notice, all the same ....
Rose Lamatt Jul 30, 2008, 5:52pm EDT
Thanks for reminding me to watch Prime Time last night. I knew of his book, but did not know of him. WOW.. what a way to live life. He sure broke down that brick wall he spoke of. Lovely man and family. You talk of passing something on, he sure did it. Too bad we all can't think like this man, or maybe we can learn from him, how he lived his last days on earth. What was important to spend time on, and what wasn't.

Thanks again, Mary.

Rose
Karolyn Q. Aug 4, 2008, 5:03am EDT
Thanks for letting us know. Unfortunately, I was working the night it aired.
Lynn R. Aug 6, 2008, 1:07pm EDT
I've seen him on Oprah, also have seen his tapes and watched the special with Diane Sawyer after his passing. We truly could all learn a lot from him. He was an amazing person and what a better world this would be if we could live a fraction of the way he (and his family) lived. He will be missed.
Roberta G. Aug 7, 2008, 7:34pm EDT
Thanks, Mary. I haven't heard or read the lecture, but will definitely try to find it online.
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 4:25am EDT
Very interesting. Thank you for posting to Complaintstation!
Abby N. Aug 8, 2008, 4:25am EDT
Happy Friday!
zena k. Aug 12, 2008, 10:57pm EDT
he was amazing...
Claudia B. Nov 20, 2008, 8:23pm EST
What a remarkable individual that surely left his imprint on many souls.

Paying it forward.

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