![]() ![]() We tend to avoid the subject-involuntarily, even. And even if your own death is not imminent, you, too, can do this-and get happier.į or most people, death is hard to think about. I believe that Pausch was putting on a masterclass in happiness by leaning into the reality of his own death. “If I don’t seem as depressed or morose as I should be,” he said, “sorry to disappoint you!” His lecture was a celebration of life and love, to be shared with friends and co-workers, as well as with his wife and three young children. At one point, he dropped to the floor and performed a set of one-armed push-ups. Pausch not only showed no sign of sadness but was so filled with energy and joy that he could barely contain himself. He had terminal pancreatic cancer, and had been given just months to live. ![]() ![]() The popular computer-scientist professor, beloved by students and colleagues, was not retiring or moving to another university. ![]() O n September 18, 2007, Randy Pausch faced a packed hall at Carnegie Mellon University to give his last lecture. Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. ![]()
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