Sometimes in life one encounter obstacles and challenges that seem impossible. In The Last Lecture, time is the most valuable resource. Pausch reportedly advised his audience to live in the present moment, not the past. Instead of complaining, Pausch advises, a person ought to attempt accomplishing any aspect he enjoys. Randy Pausch’s wisdom shared in The Last Lecture creates a clear path for me to value the journey rather than just the experience.
In The Last Lecture Randy Pausch’s said, “Time is all you have, and you may find one that you have less than you think” (111). This proverb seems to say people should take pleasure in the journey they are taking and not be miserable about the experience because eventually people will lose it in life. Pausch quote argues that I should make the most of my time and take pleasure in all my journey, good and bad. When I listen to Randy Pausch, I consider how I could use my time more effectively by doing the activities I enjoy as opposed to wasting it on pointless activities. As a result, I must therefore value the journey far more than the experience because once time is up, life is
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Living in the moment involves letting go of the past and not looking ahead to the future, which is why Pausch’s comment rang out to me. By emphasizing improving my own life and learning new concepts about myself and the world, this phrase encourages me to treasure my journey rather than the experience. Living in the present allows me to be mindful and open-minded about situations which makes me feel at ease and helps me avoid worrying about minor issues. I think it is beneficial to live in the moment on every journey; it enables ones to focus on the current circumstances rather than being anxious and agitated about the past or future. Being present-oriented enables us to center ourselves on our present circumstances rather than either the future or the