The Last Lecture.

by | Dec 19, 2009 | POLITICS

What would you do if you had one last lecture or piece of advice to give?

In 2007, Professor Randy Pausch learned he had terminal cancer and had less than 6 months to live. He proceeded to give an uplifting and fun presentation about achieving your childhood dreams and how to live your life the right way that has inspired millions the world over. He passed away a few months later, this being the last lecture he ever gave.

I usually don’t put stuff like this up on RVA (its an hour long) but I thought with the holidays and the weather outside maybe someone else will see this and appreciate it.



What would you do if you had one last lecture or piece of advice to give?

In 2007, Professor Randy Pausch learned he had terminal cancer and had less than 6 months to live. He proceeded to give an uplifting and fun presentation about achieving your childhood dreams and how to live your life the right way that has inspired millions the world over. He passed away a few months later, this being the last lecture he ever gave.

I usually don’t put stuff like this up on RVA (its an hour long) but I thought with the holidays and the weather outside maybe someone else will see this and appreciate it.

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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