Achieving Your Dreams

**Hud3** · 26-07-2008, 11:31

From time to time, we talk in this Forum about our sailing and cruising dreams. I was just reading about Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon Institute. Dr. Rausch died yesterday, a victim of pancreatic cancer. He was only 47 years of age. Last September, knowing that he was dying and that there would be no cure, he gave a lecture to about 400 students and colleagues, in which he talked about life's lessons, and the importance of achieving childhood's dreams.

The lecture, entitled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams", has become known as "The Last Lecture". It was recorded, and has become an inspiration to millions of people. You can view it here:

YouTube - Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

The essence of Pauch's message, the underlying lesson of life, is that if you live your life the right way, the dreams take care of themselves. Good conduct consists of being earnest, honest, working hard, and realizing that brick walls in life are only there to separate those who really want to do something from those who just say they want to. Do all that and "the dreams come to you."

This message really speaks to me. A quarter of a century ago, I had a dream to cruise the Caribbean in my own boat. For years, I never thought it would be possible, for a lot of different reasons. Then, over a few weeks time six years ago, everything came together, and we were able to buy our boat. The next season, we felt capable of sailing to Bermuda and back. The following year we were in the Caribbean , living our dream.

Dr. Pausch was right.

imagine2frolic · 26-07-2008, 11:45

This man's speech is not for the faint of heart. His honesty, and courage brought tears to my eyes. This man is a true hero in an everday life.

Zephyr's Aura · 26-07-2008, 11:45

You can live your dream or you can dream your life away. Ultimately the choice is up to you. As for me I choose to live my dream.

maxingout · 06-08-2008, 23:58

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch is also available in print by Hyperion. I think I got my copy at Barnes and Noble. It's well worth reading.

26-07-2008, 11:45	#3
Zephyr's Aura Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tennessee Boat: Cal-34 Posts: 51	You can live your dream or you can dream your life away. Ultimately the choice is up to you. As for me I choose to live my dream. __________________ * _/)_ ~~~~~~~ If you really want to do something you’ll find a way. If you’re not so sure you’ll find excuses.

06-08-2008, 23:58	#4
maxingout Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Pierce, Phoenix Boat: Privilege 39 Catamaran Posts: 554	The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch is also available in print by Hyperion. I think I got my copy at Barnes and Noble. It's well worth reading. __________________ Dave Exit Only http://maxingout.com

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imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,119 Images: 112	This man's speech is not for the faint of heart. His honesty, and courage brought tears to my eyes. This man is a true hero in an everday life.