Achieve Your Childhood Dreams

3 years ago, a peer lended this wonderful book and said that I would really love the message it conveys. Read the blurb and then began exploring ‘The Last Lecture’  and by the time I flipped the last, I was all set to read and implement the small little yet powerful ways to bring a happier and positive change in my life as well as those around me. Randy knew that his days were counted but he is a true ‘Achiever’ who lived it up to accomplishing his dream and spreading the message of positive thoughts and credentials for living life to the fullest, come what may. Who said childhood dreams cannot be accomplished. They can, with focus, dedication, belief and by adding fun and joy in our everyday life.

Randy Paush still lives as a motivator for millions. Sharing a few here  :

·  Have specific dreams. 

·  Be good at something.  It makes you valuable.  Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcomed. 

·  When you don’t get what you want, you get experience. 

·  Most of what we learn, we learn indirectly (or by "head fake") 

When we send our child to learn cricket,

what is intended is that they learn the art of teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance which comes handy all their lives. Cricket is just a medium.

·  Have fun. 

·  It’s not what you say, but how you say it. 

·  Hand the torch to somebody who can carry it forward.  “When you’ve had something for 10 years that you hold so precious, it’s the toughest thing in the world to hand it over, and the only advice I can give you is find somebody better than you to hand it to.”

·  Get somebody to be reflective. 

·  Never lose the child-like Wonder. 

·  There are moments that change your life. 

·  Work and play well with others. 

·  Apologize properly. 

·  Never give up.  “Don’t bail; the best gold is at the bottom of the barrels of crap.”

·  Do the right thing.  When you do the right thing, good stuff has a way to happen.

·  Get a feedback loop and listen to it.

·  Show gratitude

·  Don’t complain.  Just work harder.  

·  Find the best in everybody. 

·  Be prepared.  “Luck" is where preparation meets opportunity.

·  If you lead your life the right way, your dreams will come to you. 

Randy aptly said that it’s not about how to achieve your dreams, but how to lead your life.  If you lead your life the right way, the Karma will take care of itself.  The dreams will come to you.