Blog Post 7

Randy Pausch without doubt has cause to be respected and admired by everyone! He continued to be passionate about his desire to achieve and educate. He suffered from horrific health issues including cancer yet remained motivated enough to travel giving lectures. Mr. Pausch’s lectures reveals a lot about himself and why he wants to others to have opportunities if desired enough. He even references “self reflection” in his last lecture.

During his last lecture he tells about someone calling him and asking him to lunch. He knew the person was making up an excuse to call and ask him to go but figured he should go and at least here what could be said. He did not see things in many ways as this person did. During his lecture he says “You need to know when you are in a pissing match and know when to get out.” He tells that the person was annoying him but everyone should realize that if you “give people and hour and they will impress you.” Mr. Pausch seemed to find in good or at least a learning experience in every situation. This quality is what has him the ability to be such a good influence and mentor to others.

Randy Pausch left a legacy of diverse teaching programs, such as head fake and Alice.
He also left such an inspirational impact on not only those whom he taught, lectured to but continues to do so with his video lectures. He stressed how important it was for children to have parents and mentors in their lives. One of things he said that I will not forget is “When we are connected to others, we become better people.”

I think often people who strive for something particular and do not achieve it find themselves as failures. Randy Pausch puts what some consider failure in a totally different perspective. He said that “Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.” This is absolutely the truth. I hope more people learn this. Just because you do not end up with what you tried for does not mean you did not get something. Experience will make you wiser! Mr. Pausch lectures was an experience I had no expectations for and I have finished watching it with a lot learned.