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Last Lecture - Wish Upon a Star, Legacy, Stones in the Road

On every journey there is a cross road that we come to.  A moment to pause and take stock of life and what direction we ought to take.  While standing at the sign posts of life, I have come to think if this was my last lecture on earth, what would I say. Unlike Dr Randy Pausch, some topics aren't off the table or not meaningful at this juncture. If this moment was indicative of my last final breathe or end of a journey where we would part ways, I would want to share some invaluable wisdom and insights gained on this journey in hopes that it will light your path as you travel, leaving a legacy that encourages, no shouts for you to live life for your dreams, make your wishes and find opportunities as Dr Pausch did to live out your dreams. From the moment I wrote my blog about wishing upon a star, it was self evident the basis of our drive comes from dreams and hopes. The fuel we need is that found in dreams.  Dreaming is the force behind success and sticking to the goal in mind. 

Becoming - A way of being in life and work

On the journey of life, we experience many things often not having the right tools at our disposal. Finding the right tools can be cumbersome but also crucial to any success we have professionally and personally.  It is reminiscent of a great visualization in the following idiom, "You can't serve soup with a fork." One such tool is in the actual power of the word Knowledge.  Knowledge is the basis of continuous learning.  Certainly, this creates hiccups and setbacks that solidify the need for continuous learning and personal growth.  We have heard many times from our progenitors the necessity of reading and finding answers in the valuable pages of books.  Books are fast being replaced by google and other such search engines.  However, the written word is still valuable and edifying because someone took the time to write down what we were most curious about. There will always be questions that need answers. In keeping with the framework of knowledge, recently I r