Living fully - by Randy Pausch

Hi all,

Since the last posting I trust many of you had the opportunity to visit and watch Randy on YouTube. For those who could not - here's a summary of the key points he shared in his last lecture series before his death.

"Have FuN at all times - life is to be lived"
- to be passionate about what we do we have to enjoy it!
Be like 'Tiger' in the Pooh Bear story - energetic, enthusiastic and always looking at the brighter side of things

"Brick walls are there to prove to ourselves how badly we want something"
- obstacles and problems are there to make us think of solutions to overcome them - and they will be found when we persevere because we believe in our goals and purpose.

"Don't complain - just work harder"
- there is never anything 'easy' to do out there in the world - everything requires effort and diligence - instead of using up energy wastefully in trying to find fault with things or people which will not bring you anywhere nearere your goal - why not apply your time and effort in finishing the work or project

"When you screw up and nobody says anything - it means others have given up on you"
- don't think when you do wrong and it's good nobody tells you or corrects you - it may mean people has no more interest in helping you - either you have rejected all previous help or you are not listening at all or people think you have no more hope.
The lesson is when others tell you when you are wrong - listen first and consider their point of view - do not try to push the blame or give excuses for yourself or reject the ideas - soon people will stop telling you.

"Be patient and find the best in everybody"
- each of us has some good in us - sometimes it takes a bit longer to discover that
So give people the benefit of the doubt and continue to look for the good in him or her - it will be so wonderful when you find it.

His parting message...........
NOT HOW WE ACHIEVE OUR DREAMS - IT'S HOW WE LIVE OUR LIVES
IF WE LIVE PROPERLY, THE DREAMS WILL COME TO US!