i thought there were just mouseketeers - you know, M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E. then last month, i learned a new word - imagineers, condensed from the words imagination & engineers. (read here). this is from the book....
Randolph Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon Univ, Pittsburgh, USA, has terminal cancer of the pancreas. as a tradition of the university, he was given a slot in "The Last Lecture" series last september when he shared his "final thoughts", the result of which is the now-famous youtube video (10 million downloads & counting) & the book.
it's been said that people come out with philosophical gems at their death beds & this book did exceed my expectations. to quote just 3 useful advice:
1) when in a position of strength, whether at work or in relationships : Just because you're in the driver's seat doesn't mean you have to run people down,
2) on setbacks in life : The brick walls are there for a reason. They're not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something,
3) on relationship with your family : Time is all you have. And you may find one day that you have less than you think.
time finally ran out on Randy yesterday (read here) but he has left an inspirational legacy specially for his 3 young children, as well as for millions worldwide. it's called Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams.
R.I.P, Randy.
2 comments:
May I add,from his book.
1) If nobody ever worried about what was in other people's heads, we'd all be 33 percent more effective in our lives and on our jobs.
2) Look for the best in everybody.
Just me,
the list goes on, & every advice is a gem.
& to think, the video was posted on youtube just for the benefit of those you couldn't attend the lecture.
sometimes we don't appreciate enough how a trivial act can affect millions.
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