I finally took upon myself and watch this famous last exuberant lecture given by Randy Pausch. For those who don't know Randy, he has recently passed away with pancreas cancer. He dedicated his last lecture to achieving your childhood dreams which has been a tremendous inspiration to people around the world.
You can watch the lecture online at Youtube or read the online transcript.
So the big question pounders my thoughts... What are my childhood dreams? (in no particular order)
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro - I always wanted to climb one of the world highest summits and looking back to the adversities and accomplishments to make it to the top
- Become a Medical Doctor - I remembered the day that a relative came up to me before my grandmother's funeral and asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up because it would be the best time to tell her before she rises to the heavens. During my speech, I told my grandmother that I will become a doctor so I can cure people and ease their pain and suffering.
- Travel on every Continent in the World - I am not there yet however I have managed to experience many different cultures already and my task is not done yet.
- Give an Inspirational Speech to People that I don't know - I always felt that I was very different and faced many challenges / adversities. I just want to pass on the information to others and let them know that they are not alone.
- Trek the West Coast Trail - Canada has lots of mountains and trails however there is this particular one that I want to do because of it's vast landscape views and the history.
- Meet Michael Gannotti in Person- Michael is a teacher who converted to IT and has passions and has unbelievable followers located around the world with his Sharepoint position at Microsoft.