Dr Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2006 - he was then 46 yrs old.
The specialists gave him 4-6 months to live.....as pancreatic cancer has no cure.
On September 2007 about a year later, he was invited to give "The Last Lecture" series in Carnegie-Mellon University where he teaches. In his moving presentation "Really achieving childhood dreams", Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own careers and personal goals.
The lecture became an internet phenomenon that has transformed lives around the globe. His now famous lecture, along with related videos, has been viewed by more than 20 million people.
Time magazine nominated him as one of the world's Top 100 Most Influential People for the Year 2008
He passed away on 25 July 2008 after beating the odds for 22 months - his powerful yet simple message continue to inspire us - "We cannot control the cards we're dealt, just how we play the hand"
Go to youtube and listen to his full lecture - Enjoy!
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