Randy Pausch: on life and dying

I have another video of Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon Professor, who was dying of pancreatic cancer when he delivered his farewell lecture.

Excerpts from his final lecture are shown in this 4 minute video, where Randy Pausch shares his views on life and death.

Highlights of this video, and his life philosophy:

• Randy talked about life not death --
• show gratitude
• when people give you feedback cherish it and use it
• don’t complain just worked harder
• find the best in everyone
• even in his dying Randy Pausch was determined to have fun

Randy Pausch's passion and attitude for life is compelling... I hope this video moved and inspired you as it did me.

Let me know what you think about it.  Click on the comment link below and share your thoughts.  It would be great to hear from you.

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Watch the video and be inspired:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woy4OvZeEwY&feature=related

As you will see in this video, Dr Randy Pausch had an incredible zest for life and humour even as he faced his own death.  Randy saw his impending death as just another adventure.  He truly is an inspiration to everyone.

Comments

[Kevin Gianni]

Jeanne, I'm surprised that there were mixed feeling about Randy's lecture. On one side, many felt that he was doing an amazing thing for those who don't have a disease--bringing awareness to family. On the other hand, many have said he's making himself sicker by affirming that he's going to die from this illness. I agree with both sides... :-)

Live Awesome!
Kevin Gianni
http://www.RenegadeHealth.com

[Jeanne May]

Hi Kevin... good to hear from you!
Yeah I understand both sides of the argument -- but having worked in the area for umpteen years... and then also having both parents and a couple of close friends die from cancer I swing towards the "living life to its limits" side of the argument. I don't think Randy or anyone I have known has demonstrated any preoccupation with death -- on the contrary really; the people I have known personally (my parents for example) were so into living.
It just boils down to your attitude and the way you approach any kind of challenge in your life.

By the way... I love your website!

Best wishes
Jeanne

[Judy H. Wright]

Hello from beautiful Montana:

Connie Ragan Green recommended your site today on teleclass. I have done a great deal of work with Hospice and am completing a book called If Death is Near.

Thank you for sharing this.

Your new friend,

Judy H. Wright aka AuntieArtichoke, the storytelling trainer
www.AskAuntieArtichoke.com
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[Judy H. Wright]

Hello from beautiful Montana:

Thanks for sharing my post. I just got notification today on Google Alerts.

Judy H. Wright
www.AskAuntieArtichoke.com

[Jeanne May]

Hi Judy...
thanks so much for your comments. It's great to meet you! So we have a couple of things in common -- Connie and both having worked with a hospice... it is such a special area. Your up-and-coming book is on a much needed topic.

Warmly
Jeanne

[Connie Ragen Green]

We must always look at the positive side of things, whether we are personally involved or not. Jeanne, your e-course has helped me immensely with this. I hope people are signing up for it to learn more from you.
Connie Ragen Green

[Jeanne May]

Hi Connie...

Thanks for your comment. We both know the importance of a positive outlook no matter what challenges you have.
I really appreciate the support you give... the e-course couldn't have happened without your guidance and support!
Warmly
Jeanne