While this is not a new book that just came out, I feel this is a must read for everyone. Also, while looking for a book the other night in my collection, I came across this and remembered how much I got out of this book. The lessons that are taught in this book will last a lifetime, that I can guarantee.
First off, for those who would like to get this book, it is called The Last Lecture and it is written by Randy Pausch. He has a site to along with this book as well, and it is called TheLastLecture.com. So, go check them out to see what I am talking about.
Alright, now on to the book and what it is all about. Randy was a middle-aged man who was full of life and was living his dream really. He got to do tons of things he never thought he would, including working as a consultant to Disney to being one of the top professors of Computer Science. His life was just great. He had a great family and just seemed to be on top of the world.
Then, his world changed forever. He was sick and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which is considered to be the deadliest cancer of them all due to their high fatality rate. However, he lived longer then they told him, but he ultimately lost his life on July 25th, 2008.
Before he died though, he gave one final lecture, hence the name of the book. This lecture was just amazing to watch, especially from someone knowing he was going to die. It made me put my life into perspective as well. I was having a rough time medically when I first heard about this. My wife actually bought the book right after she saw this story on TV, so she also thought I could benefit from it.
Anyways, it helped me to realize that yeah, your situation may suck, but it could be worse. And if you are facing a tough situation that you are having a hard time dealing with, just remember. You only live once, so why sit around and stress about something that you have no control over? So, no matter what your situation in life is at any time, everyone can take some lessons from this.
If you don’t buy the book, at least take the time to check out the lecture on YouTube. It is well worth it, trust me, and will help to change your perspective on life.
The Last Lecture – YouTube Video
