Randy Pausch's Last Lecture speaks to many people in many different ways. How a dying man could give such an inspiring lecture is not as out-of-the-ordinary as people might think. Pausch knows he is dying, so he is doing everything he can while he can, including helping people like his kids accomplish their childhood dreams. Throughout his lecture, Pausch talked about how many important people in his life would tell him things that were quite direct. Instead of blowing them off, he would listen to them, accept their constructive criticism, and move forward.
One thing Pausch said was “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity”. Throughout my career, I have experienced this a lot. Having been prepared in my musical abilities, I have been given many opportunities by many people. Pausch also says, “Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.” Even though you may not get everything you want, you gain much experience in the process.
I like the fact that Pausch had so much humor in his lecture. At one point, he told all the ladies, “When it comes to men that are romantically interested in you, it's really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do.” This statement really spoke to me. So often ladies fall into many traps, and they believe things that men say too easily.
His lecture was performed in front of an audience of about 500 and viewed by over 12 million. Ironically, however, the lecture was not for them; it was for his kids. Everything Pausch discussed had something to do with achieving your dreams. Some would view his story as “that sort of thing couldn't happen to me”, but the fact is it can with hard work and persistence. Pausch talks about the brick walls we face. In life, there will be many brick walls that stand in our way. We must learn to overcome these walls and move forward in life.
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