Giving in without giving up - a story of finding gratitude everywhere. | Blake Wittman | TEDxUNYP

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

Комментарии • 31

  • @jc7887
    @jc7887 7 месяцев назад +6

    I really needed to hear this today. I am grateful the Universe sent it to me.

  • @MarkAndersonPrague
    @MarkAndersonPrague 7 месяцев назад +2

    We are so proud to have Blake with us today after this horrible accident and thankful he shared his story with all of you!

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      And I was honored, SERIOUSLY honored, to be given such a stage to share my story. Thank you!

  • @travelislife6883
    @travelislife6883 7 месяцев назад +3

    Blake ur story is an inspiration to millions who need to watch this . I can’t imagine how and what made u rise and become an incredible version . Your battle can only tell tomorrow is a day to not give up . More more and more strength to you to inspire more around you

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Sometimes circumstance requires that you respond. But how you respond is still up to us. I chose to respond and fight on my own terms, as it was the only thing I could control. Definitely never give up, but giving in can be a major victory if done properly! Me standing on stage is the proof.

  • @EalainKloapa
    @EalainKloapa 7 месяцев назад +1

    Its crazy that all those horrible things happened to his body but if I past him on the street I would never have thought he would of been through that! Its a interesting concept... accept horrible things happening so then you can rebuild.

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Yes, you might not notice but my right foot is crooked and I still have many limitations. But learning to fall was a key step for me. Thanks for your comments and insight.

  • @stephsobotik9975
    @stephsobotik9975 7 месяцев назад +1

    I've watched this twice already. Simply amazing. I know how broken your body was, and I continue to be amazed by the strength of your spirit -- then and now. What great lessons and new ways to think about acceptance and evolving after a fall or failure. I know you successfully skied in December. What a badass! Thanks for inspiring us and helping us think differently about things we usually try to avoid. I'm in awe.

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Hi Stephanie, your words mean a lot to me. Thanks. I honestly didn't know what I was doing at the time, but when I looked back on it I realised all my learnings. A tough way to do it, but there is a part of me that is definitely grateful, even for that.

  • @NataliaGarcia-kr2ut
    @NataliaGarcia-kr2ut 6 месяцев назад +1

    That prank had me laughing out loud! 😆🔥 Brilliantly executed! 🤣

  • @MrMark2me
    @MrMark2me 7 месяцев назад

    I reached out to Blake when he was still in a wheelchair to wish him well, I remember being amazed at how upbeat he was, even joking about it!! I think most people would just want to curl up and die, not Blake though! It's both a horrific and inspiring story. Great talk Blake ❤

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Hi Mark, yes I remember 🙂! Thanks a lot...still taking steps every day in my evolution.

  • @amitgrinvald
    @amitgrinvald 7 месяцев назад +1

    So grateful to know you Blake 🙏
    Forever inspired ❤

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Likewise, Amit. Thanks for the guidance!

  • @user-xf2yl7ev8l
    @user-xf2yl7ev8l 6 месяцев назад +1

    You make the RUclips world a better place! 🌍

  • @user-zo3lf7sj9t
    @user-zo3lf7sj9t 6 месяцев назад +1

    This video deserves all the praise.

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 6 месяцев назад

      I tried to make my message relevant enough to help many people, so I’m glad to hear 🎉 that! Thank you.

  • @patrickpoland9223
    @patrickpoland9223 7 месяцев назад +1

    So honest and sincere I think everyone could use this talk

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you. It gives me an amazing feeling to know that it had an impact.

  • @danaibaouraki1398
    @danaibaouraki1398 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much Blake for sharing your story with us! I remember watching you live and got goosebumps and that has not changed at all!
    It is a privilege to hear your story, truly inspiring! Love your energy, drive and passion!

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Hey Danai....I appreciate that. I tried to use those characteristics in the hospital at it worked. I'm glad it's still having an IMPACT! 👊🏼

  • @user-on1kk4es6l
    @user-on1kk4es6l 6 месяцев назад +1

    I went to high school in Colorado with Blake... what an inspirational story!! I remember a leader at Fortune 50 company told my younger self to be "fearless". I always cringed at this advice, because without fear we have nothing to overcome- We can use fear to create greatness

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 6 месяцев назад

      Wow. Amazing insight. Yes, I completely agree. Fear can be a great thing, similar to falling. Thanks. 👍

  • @SotirisFoutsis
    @SotirisFoutsis 7 месяцев назад

    Simply amazing and inspirational. SO proud of you and thank you for such a strong talk

    • @blakewittman1977
      @blakewittman1977 7 месяцев назад

      Sharing my story like this on the UNYP stage was an honor for me. Thanks for letting me do that!

  • @patrickpoland9223
    @patrickpoland9223 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great speech so informative 😊

  • @joelchavez3346
    @joelchavez3346 6 месяцев назад +1

    love it !

  • @user-ov1ee5jc5f
    @user-ov1ee5jc5f 6 месяцев назад +1

    😊👏🌟🎉

  • @MonicaMartinez-zg6cl
    @MonicaMartinez-zg6cl 6 месяцев назад +1

    😄🌟🔥