Tribute to Randy Pausch 1960 - 2008

There's nothing more powerful & inspiring than a man's (or woman's) last words. In his Last Lecture, he did not dwell too much on topics like deathbed conversion or herbal remedies for his pancreatic cancer. Instead, he spoke animatedly about what he did to achieve his childhood dreams.

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt (with), just how we play the hand."

Randy Pausch did not live in vain. He was a powerful Meme Machine : his messages have already touched millions of people. He will continue to live on in the minds of generations to come because of what he shares. For those who haven't experienced his memes, see & hear them for yourself on YouTube, or buy his book.

"...it's not the things we do in life that we regret on our deathbed, it is the things we do not."

"...find your passion & follow it...you will not find that passion in things (and money)...there will always be someone with more..."

Sharing the Kinabalu Spirit

Tonight, we had an evening of sharing. There were slideshows & funny videos to replay shared moments on the sacred mountain. Impromptu speeches spoke candidly of strength found on the scenic Mesilau & slippery Timpohon Trails. Despite altitude sickness, extreme fatigue & the following day's wild river rafting, it was a miracle of survival through trust & comradeship.

I see a special Meme in there; its the universal adage of " Together we stand, divided we fall. "