Have you figured out the second head fake?

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“Did you figure out the head fake? Its not about how to achieve your dreams. Its about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way... the dreams will come to you. Did you figure out the second head fake? The talks not for you. It’s for my kids.”- Randy Pausch

Head fake is a sports term used when a player moves their head to fake a change in direction. This term was made popular by Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon professor who made a emotive final speech about living with terminal cancer. Randy Pausch extensively refers to “head fakes” during his speech which became a internet sensation and the basis for a new book, “The Last Lecture.”

I read the book and found it inspiring. I was particularly inspired by how Pausch lived and celebrated life in his last days. How he was not only a thoughtful and brave man, but loved, cared and provided for his family.

This book reminded me of how short life is and how important it is to have and share love. It also reminded me that the true value of life lies in the quality of relationships we have and the moments that bring us joy.

In the Bible the book of Ecclesiastes states: Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sights of your eyes. We are instructed to rejoice and be glad in all our days.

The book of Ecclesiastes further states: It is appropriate to eat, drink, and experience good in all the labour one does under the sun during the few days of his life God has given him, because that is his reward.

I believe these verses sum up what Pausch was emphasising in his book. Life is too short, live it, enjoy it, love it and cherish the God given moments we are given with our love ones.