Wonderful Essay About Life - Sad and Inspiring

[sbartoldus]

What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[seacrestkristi]

I'm glad you all appreciated the article. Excerpts from his "last lecture" are on YouTube as well. It helps put life in perspective and we all need these kinds of reminders now and then for sure. One of my favorite parts is the part about the brick wall that's discussed in the article: He says, "Brick walls are there for a reason; they let us prove how badly we want something". In the video, he goes on to say that many people give up when they hit a brick wall -- only the people who want what they're going for very badly keep trying to get over the tough obstacles (and are likely to get what they want).

Saw him on GMA, so glad you posted it, Paulagull. That was my favorite part too. That man is so brave. :boxing:

 

[shakennotstirred]

If anyone is interested, Randy will be on Oprah today for his last national appearance.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07295/827437-298.stm

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Paula thank you.....

 

[scooterbug44]

I'm glad you all appreciated the article. Excerpts from his "last lecture" are on YouTube as well. It helps put life in perspective and we all need these kinds of reminders now and then for sure. One of my favorite parts is the part about the brick wall that's discussed in the article: He says, "Brick walls are there for a reason; they let us prove how badly we want something". In the video, he goes on to say that many people give up when they hit a brick wall -- only the people who want what they're going for very badly keep trying to get over the tough obstacles (and are likely to get what they want).

Thanks for the clarification! I kept seeing this as a signature line and thought it was a commentary on walled/gated communities:funn:.

 

[Paula]

Thanks for the clarification! I kept seeing this as a signature line and thought it was a commentary on walled/gated communities:funn:.

hah, Scooterbug, on the walled/gated communities! I wish I had seen him on Oprah. I missed it but maybe it will be on youtube soon.

Katz. I think of Pausch's words pretty often. They're comforting and motivating.

 

[Allifunn]

Very inspiring. I wonder how many of us would be so up-beat knowing it truly was our last lecture? Awesome human being!