Belief is a Thought you keep Thinking; Don’t you Think? | Michael Marckx | TEDxCSUSM

What is belief, anyways? In this inspiring, witty, and emotional talk, Michael Marckx recounts how his life’s greatest hardship led him to executive positions in several renowned organizations and how he found success in hitting rock-bottom.
Michael Marckx is beer fan and branding expert, in that order. As Chief Disruption Officer at Creative Disruption, he worked with brands, institutions, breweries and people to disrupt the status quo in favor of growth, meaning and happiness, during and after which beer is usually consumed. Marckx has recently taken an executive role with Billabong to bring some of this to its entire family of brands, especially the irreverent VonZipper brand. A frequent lecturer on Branding at Universities and Conferences, Marckx is also the creator of the Belgian Waffle Ride, the most unique cycling event in the country, which is a grueling 146-mile race (40 of which are in dirt) where those that complete it, you guessed it, get to drink beer.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jeremiahbishopswheelhouse]

The North Star shines bright my friend!

[@melissahoskins4875]

Michael Marx, or MMX as we referred to him, was the CEO of Spy Optics when I started with the company in 2015 ! He's quite the rad, quirky and fun guy to work with! 🙂

[@Linnethquin]

Let's start at the end! Got it

[@10at17]

Thanks, Michael! Inspirational words that I can use as I enter a transitional phase in my life.

[@michaelbergmann5549]

Proud to call MMX a friend, mentor and love that Zagarino provided that path he took from the warehouse.. Awesome message!

[@superblisster]

Potent and succinct. Direct hit. Thanks for these pearls of wisdom.

[@danielcipriani5344]

Such a natural! Great words to contemplate on my next rides...I love your closing words about happiness - so true...keep inspiring MMX...superb!

[@f.g.fowler6499]

Great job Mike!

[@TheCyclesport]

So far my favorite video from TEDx Talks
To me it was motivating and inspiring. Also challenged my locked in beliefs. Great views Mr. Marckx

[@PeterMLiss]

Love the idea of directionally correct!

[@2daHLOo]

Now it makes sense why all the BWR courses are so crazy lol. I received this email just out of the blue the other day. Normally emails of this nature I typically scan and delete. But this one I kept for some reason. It took a week before I clicked on the link. I currently am at a transitional period in my life. It's funny, it is what I needed to here when I needed to here it. Thanks for this, greatly appreciated

[@Thebeautifulconspiracy]

Love it! Both thoughtful & inspiring, with a lighthearted wit that kept me smiling. Awesome Talk Michael.

[@123snab]

Fun listen MMX! well done.

[@NickC9545]

Brilliant.

[@korvorao]

l e g e n d - very inspiring

[@LittleGrey242]

I want the name of that psychic 😂