Randy Pausch: A Modern-day Sage for All Ages

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Fri, July 25, 2008

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"Work hard. I got tenure a year early. Junior faculty members used to say to me, 'What's your secret?' I said, 'It's pretty simple: call me any Friday night in my office at ten o'clock and I'll tell you.'"

"Find the best in everybody. You might have to wait a long time, but people will show you their good side. Just keep waiting, it will come out. And be prepared. Luck is truly where preparation meets opportunity."

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Sarah

7/25/08 1:57pm

PJ Hamel, a cancer survivor who writes for our breast cancer sister site, penned this open letter to Randy Pausch:

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/35042/letter-randy/

Barbara Mongan

7/25/08 4:09pm

I finished "The Last Lecture" a week ago and was so uplifted by Randy's spirit that it made me a bit uncomfortable. Ironic, ey? To the Jai, the kids, and the world (academic and non-academic): We have lost not only a brilliant mind, but a personable, giving, loving, somewhat sardonic personality. He has done what he set out to do--leave a large part of himself for his children to remember him--and in doing so, people worldwide will always remember Randy Pausch.

Ellen Troyer

7/25/08 7:09pm

I can't imagine anyone who would not be uplifted by Randy's life and his last lecture. He contributed so much to so many in the short time he was given to do the job he was put here to do. Ellen Troyer, Chief Research Officer, Biosyntrx, Inc.

Randy Pausch: A Modern-day Sage for All Ages

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