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he could do and did not worry about enhancing his selfesteem. As a result, Pausch realized he could do more than he thought (though he was nowhere near the level of expertise of the NFL), and his self-esteem increased as a result of the struggle. He remembers this lesson throughout his life.
Interesting to me, Pausch taught at the University of Virginia, and he and his family moved to southeastern Virginia after his diagnosis, so that his wife and children would be near relatives after his death.
His advice, with elaboration, stated in such brief admonitions as dream big, earnest is better than hip, don’t complain just work harder, look for the best in everybody, watch what they do not what they say, show gratitude, a bad apology is worse than no apology, tell the truth, no job is beneath you, and never give up connected with me also. In fact, I have purchased a copy of “The Last Lecture" for each of my sons.
This 47-year-old father of three children died in July. He left behind an inspiring guide to living a good life, and he left it not only to his wife and children, but also to all of us. I encourage Rappahannock residents to read and enjoy his humorous and intelligent reflections and to consider sharing them with loved ones.
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