Rethinking failure: Barbara Corcoran at TEDxBarnardCollege

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2013
  • In her TEDxBarnardCollege talk, Barbara Corcoran
    kicks off the day with her personal, first hand experience of embracing failure and re-imagining what it has meant for her own path to success.
    Barbara Corcoran's credentials include straight D's in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1000 loan to start The Corcoran Group. As one of the "Sharks" on ABC's hit TV show, SHARK TANK, Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in more than a dozen businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success.
    The Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College was proud to host a diverse and talented line up of speakers who shared their stories of resilience and failure. www.TEDxBarnardCollege.com
    In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Комментарии • 306

  • @rackallthetime
    @rackallthetime 7 лет назад +520

    I failed at something today. I searched "failure" on RUclips and found this. Barb you cut my "feel sorry for myself" time by 90%. thank you

  • @riffmaj7
    @riffmaj7 8 лет назад +322

    It's always inspiring to hear success stories from people who have failed, not once or twice, but many.

  • @mackss9468
    @mackss9468 Год назад +22

    I just failed something I had been working towards for five years. Watching this really helped. I feel ready to try again for the sixth year! Thank you!

    • @apuloshohe
      @apuloshohe Год назад +1

      I dunno what u r upto but my guts instinct told me that what ever you are upto it's gonna work out at the end . and if incase u sees this comment then i want you to feel at ease and clap for yourself saying “I am grateful and thankful to myself" .. have a good life ahead wherever it may lead to .....

  • @modernmarvel
    @modernmarvel 8 лет назад +121

    What type of badassery is this?!?
    This woman is a fucking legend!
    She's proof that when you fall forward you will always have a cushion underneath waiting for you.

  • @jasminejones551
    @jasminejones551 5 лет назад +5

    I failed today. I often beat myself up about messing up because I can’t see past it. I love being good at things. I love succeeding. I have this irrational fear of embarrassment. I don’t want to be bad at anything. But I have the slightest bit of optimism that I will overcome.

  • @OlivierSevers
    @OlivierSevers 4 года назад +88

    I've failed more this year than in any other year. It's been hard. I've lost so much but at the same time gained so much and learnt so much about myself. I've been an emotional yo yo. Elated one minute. Rock bottom the next. But it's strangely been the best year of my life just because I have learnt so much..

    • @daralillyluchen3722
      @daralillyluchen3722 4 года назад

      Olivier - Life Hack Training can definitely relate to the emotional rollercoaster. 99% of time it makes us stronger and better people.

    • @vladimirputin583
      @vladimirputin583 4 года назад

      Good luck

    • @rnopes21
      @rnopes21 3 года назад

      Same here sir.

    • @yesdraka
      @yesdraka Год назад

      Wow! Yes!

    • @josiahamaze
      @josiahamaze Год назад

      Same this last year for me

  • @DazelleSteele
    @DazelleSteele 10 лет назад +108

    "...let's hear it for rejection!" Love this speech Barbara. You are a natural storyteller and motivator. Thank you for this speech. It is very insightful and motivational. I needed to hear it. I appreciate you!

  • @JousefM
    @JousefM 3 года назад +10

    I actually wanted this talk to go five times longer. Barbara is a damn good speaker!

  • @LazyChristy
    @LazyChristy 7 лет назад +18

    What a beautiful speech and what an empathetic woman. I'm at a time where I'm feeling like a failure because I don't have a university education at nearly 25 when all the other people I went to school with are successful working people, and everyone just seems so much better off than me. I have to thank depression and failure too though because without them I don't think I would be as much of a sympathetic person as I am today. Funnily enough failure has also taught me to get up and not give up either so I'm working on my education now. This speech has reminded me that and I will try to keep on that track. Thank you so much for this!

  • @brianstacync
    @brianstacync 10 лет назад +8

    Barbara is awesome!! A real person, no BS.

  • @STARTtoSOLD
    @STARTtoSOLD 4 года назад +5

    I love Barbra for her vulnerability - beautiful, inspiring and badass.

  • @VanessaLeevl
    @VanessaLeevl 7 лет назад +20

    This is exactly what we ALL need to hear.

  • @cookedbyjackie
    @cookedbyjackie 3 года назад +1

    Rejection and Failure are hard for anyone to swallow and no matter how many times we fail, we must get up again. This is very difficult to do but she just explained that it is the key to success--to fail.

  • @Divine-vg7qg
    @Divine-vg7qg 4 года назад +5

    I failed my forensic psychology TMA and i started off great in the beginning and kept failing all the way through but now i researched you barbara and realised im awesome at failure and thats actually something im good at! Which im ok with, before that i done my acting degree got to my BA honours and then failed my masters but then went onto study this course im currently doing ...if i keep failing im bound to succeed, wherever life may take me... thank you🙏🎉

  • @devorahfriedlander9139
    @devorahfriedlander9139 7 лет назад +11

    "Let's hear it for rejection!" -my new motto :)

  • @ashleylove6840
    @ashleylove6840 2 года назад +4

    Today I failed at something and the quote " Reward efforts more than results" Just made me see everything in a different light. First it inspires me to try harder and if I fail just to get back up and try harder. :) Thank you so much, you made my day and this week. I felt horrible but now I feel like a weight has lifted off my shoulder.

  • @user-zh6gv2mh9l
    @user-zh6gv2mh9l 7 лет назад +6

    When ur heroes become ur rivals u know u made it

  • @bobthorlton5207
    @bobthorlton5207 9 лет назад +6

    The rejection's sharpened your insights to oppertunity by understanding how the molecules vibrate in our universe. You possess the spirit that binds us all together.

  • @monicaheyden
    @monicaheyden 10 лет назад +39

    Barbara--as a woman entrepreneur who's on her 4th business, you are one of my biggest heroes. Thanks so much for sharing your story.

    • @keabonhall2436
      @keabonhall2436 Год назад

      Have you learned that you’re really bad at it yet?

    • @logielleEntiopya
      @logielleEntiopya 2 месяца назад

      ​​​@@keabonhall2436 You do not even know her, it makes no sense to assume that a stranger person cannot be competent at something.

  • @Bill-lt5qf
    @Bill-lt5qf 10 лет назад +22

    Very optimistic woman. Good on her

  • @jawwadmehmood9944
    @jawwadmehmood9944 5 лет назад +5

    I continue to take xanax everyday because I live with depression. I have turned my back on passion. I don’t know why I am writing this here. Barbara you are an inspiration. And I hope at some point I can be passionate again. Thank You.

  • @ElenaWilkins
    @ElenaWilkins 8 лет назад +1

    The more I hear this woman speak, the more I respect and love her. Thank you , Barbara!

  • @hungrydan
    @hungrydan 4 года назад +6

    WOW, I love Barbara even more now. Thx Barbara! I just went through a lot of racial discrimination and flat out persecution in China for teaching jobs simply because I didn't look the part or because I am a Christian. Your email that you sent really inspired me. Keep up what you're doing, Barbara!

  • @nelsonmartinez2420
    @nelsonmartinez2420 8 лет назад +43

    Thanks. I needed to see that!!! I will not allow to feel sorry too long

    • @shadowproductions9825
      @shadowproductions9825 7 лет назад

      nelson martinez amen!!! Thank u I needed. To see ur comment and this video too

    • @daralillyluchen3722
      @daralillyluchen3722 4 года назад

      The difference between a master and a novice is that: a master has failed more times!!!!!

  • @Darsy369
    @Darsy369 10 лет назад +14

    one of the best ted talks I've seen.

  • @MrRobDouglas
    @MrRobDouglas 10 лет назад +30

    Failure is the greatest teacher and molder of #greatness. It's a #principle I've come to embrace!

  • @santalos5
    @santalos5 3 года назад +6

    Guys this is about Barbara Corcoran. Please google how a man returned to an emptied out home after 2-month hospital stay for COVID. This lady and her team assumed he was going to die so they rented out his apartment and sold all his stuff, and they said its because its a "health hazard" which is a complete BS excuse. They didnt sell his piano but I assure you they tried to sell it on craiglist.

  • @LovelyVanessa01
    @LovelyVanessa01 8 лет назад +51

    Barbara for president

    • @icedcoldkilla
      @icedcoldkilla 7 лет назад +7

      she'd be out before she even went in.

  • @geraldinemcdonald5355
    @geraldinemcdonald5355 10 лет назад +7

    Good for you Barbara. You are a very strong woman.

  • @mdawes101
    @mdawes101 9 лет назад +30

    Great words from a great woman.

  • @evofit85
    @evofit85 10 лет назад +3

    In a dark time at moment....talks such as these are very inspiring. Thanks from a baby shark

  • @ericthuku6087
    @ericthuku6087 9 лет назад +14

    Great motivation for me this Monday, when I'm feeling like crap. Love it!

  • @CLR38
    @CLR38 9 лет назад +14

    You are a genius!!!!
    And yes, a ginormous inspiration as well!!!

  • @Mia-ei4mh
    @Mia-ei4mh Год назад +2

    Wow this is gorgeous 🍀 I failed major academic entrance exams but I'm still standing, proof rejection is redirection.

  • @alanwalk9084
    @alanwalk9084 4 года назад +8

    She's incredible, I love Barbara!!!!

  • @mad-cyantist3159
    @mad-cyantist3159 Год назад +1

    I love her Humour, she seems like a very fun person to be around.

  • @RyanMiller_InChrist
    @RyanMiller_InChrist 10 лет назад +19

    Great talk Barbara. You are very inspiring.

  • @souvikkundu
    @souvikkundu 8 лет назад +4

    Her message really uplifted me big time. This was desperately needed. Thank you Barbara!

  • @josephholdman1037
    @josephholdman1037 5 лет назад +5

    Thank You! Barb for being a great realtor.

  • @mmm4638
    @mmm4638 8 лет назад +4

    just wow when i saw her on shark tank 30secs i knew shes a BOSS! and now it gets better, such an inspiration, failure road to success

  • @YatHSo-ds6no
    @YatHSo-ds6no 10 лет назад +1

    Doesn't get any more real than this. She is my idol.

  • @misj604
    @misj604 6 лет назад +3

    Amazing talk Barbara. A lot of people take failure like a ton of brick that it take them so long to recover and pick up the pieces and start again. Very enlightening. Thank you.

  • @vin0143
    @vin0143 2 года назад +1

    Barbara is Iconic.

  • @bludovegville
    @bludovegville Год назад +1

    I love the lessons she shares. I recently read her biography and it was inspiring. Now when I encounter an obstacle or failure I am reminded of how she failed and came out of it... that every rejection / failure was an opportunity to get back up again.

  • @taxwme
    @taxwme 9 лет назад +4

    Nice talk, to comment on the last note you can expect rejection but dont ever accept it

  • @gr82bloved43
    @gr82bloved43 3 года назад +3

    This years resolution 2021... learning to fail forward 👍😉 This will be a new beginning for me !! Wish me luck ! When things start happening I’ll come back with stories 😊

  • @jennyhollinger5592
    @jennyhollinger5592 10 лет назад +3

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @aldoluvs
    @aldoluvs 9 лет назад +3

    You're an amazing woman Barbara! Thank you!

  • @AngelFlores-li7rh
    @AngelFlores-li7rh 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing Barbara truly inspirational

  • @byemilieh
    @byemilieh 10 лет назад

    Very clear and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

  • @MartinTothSK
    @MartinTothSK 9 лет назад +7

    Oh man I love this woman. Keep rocking woman.

  • @lionessk9385
    @lionessk9385 9 лет назад +146

    Her Chinese accent was the best.

  • @oheavenknows
    @oheavenknows 10 лет назад +1

    Barbara you are AWESOME...thank you so much for sharing!

  • @TheLofiDragon
    @TheLofiDragon 5 лет назад

    Thanks Barbara. 😊 Very encouraging.

  • @gemimaespinoza6119
    @gemimaespinoza6119 4 года назад +6

    Absolutely love her. What a strong woman ❤️

  • @michael50664
    @michael50664 9 лет назад +2

    The most inspiring video I have ever watched. I admire your honesty. Rejection is something I have had to deal with in abundance as well, thank you for sharing your story.

  • @bettyannvillasenor3066
    @bettyannvillasenor3066 7 лет назад

    I'm inspired by your mentioning that getting up from failure and recovering from rejection is what builds success. I watch shark tank on hulu and you are still kind and direct with your communication to entrepreneurs. One day I hope to offer the same gift to those who are where you were, where I am now but not for long.

  • @DogoArgentinoUSA
    @DogoArgentinoUSA Год назад

    A beautiful talk which helped me through the raw pain of utter failure!

  • @jodydougherty7764
    @jodydougherty7764 10 лет назад

    Barbara,
    I did not read until the 3rd grade as well...May I be a success and mentor like you to those who continue to see themselves as failures vs human.....Many thanks!!!!!

  • @filsanali5830
    @filsanali5830 9 лет назад

    Simple but great insight. Thank you

  • @Melanie-wy9jd
    @Melanie-wy9jd 3 года назад +1

    Barbara, you're an inspiration!! Thank you for being you.

  • @Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle
    @Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle 5 лет назад +2

    WOW, The most inspiring thought provoking video I’ve seen!!!

  • @shawnt7289
    @shawnt7289 3 года назад

    She is such a inspiration!!!!! I will come back to this video as often as I can !!!!!

  • @officiallynotarizedforyou6751
    @officiallynotarizedforyou6751 3 года назад +1

    Such a BRILLIANT person. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Barbara.

  • @AFreelandMarketing
    @AFreelandMarketing 10 лет назад +1

    I love you Barbra! Awesome share!

  • @azzatamano2826
    @azzatamano2826 4 года назад +2

    Very inspiring, thanks for sharing.

  • @mudkipfan2420
    @mudkipfan2420 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Barbara 👍🏻
    You are awe inspiring

  • @mkatherineeagan7007
    @mkatherineeagan7007 10 лет назад +2

    I loved this so much and needed it today!

  • @justinschiferl213
    @justinschiferl213 3 года назад

    I’ve learned a lot from 2020. Especially when making decisions never make hasty decisions. Leaning from your mistakes is important and I have done so. I hope 2021 will be great. To this with covid or stuck in a remote area remember you will be fine just be positive!

  • @AngieWaltersTorus
    @AngieWaltersTorus 9 лет назад

    Thank you for your talk. I can sure relate to this rejection. I have to get over thinking people stereotype me instantly or if they do I have to focus on my plans.

  • @trungha2577
    @trungha2577 4 года назад +3

    This is an amazing speech! Very inspiring!

  • @arielamar950
    @arielamar950 3 года назад

    Thank you very much for sharing your experience with failure.

  • @marcelbonnici2622
    @marcelbonnici2622 4 года назад +5

    I'm scared of failure, and, for that reason, I'm out.

  • @SuperPao5
    @SuperPao5 8 лет назад +4

    Wow!! Great speech..

  •  5 лет назад

    incredible talk - thank you!

  • @howardkoor2796
    @howardkoor2796 9 лет назад +11

    Her book " Use What You’ve Got" Barbara shares her hilarious stories about growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably, and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom’s unconventional lessons, and how it applies in the real world of business. Whatever your calling, the homespun lessons that work for Barbara will help you use what you've got to create success in your life.

  • @kims8317
    @kims8317 7 лет назад

    Inspirational lady. Thank you for this talk.

  • @tameralaplante2733
    @tameralaplante2733 9 лет назад

    Thank you Barbara

  • @KL4life
    @KL4life 2 года назад

    Failure is life's best teacher!

  • @mundanaess-haghabadi8199
    @mundanaess-haghabadi8199 11 месяцев назад

    I love this. It's absolutely the truth. There is nothing like what comes off of the heels of failure! It has always opened the world of opportunity for me! Really appreciate this.

  • @dogan6070
    @dogan6070 9 лет назад

    Love you Barbara.

  • @HockeyAdvice
    @HockeyAdvice 10 лет назад +1

    She has the Best Business Advice of anyone I've seen!

  • @Trypyyyy
    @Trypyyyy 10 лет назад +2

    I love you Barbara! You are my idol!!!

  • @TheNickparsa
    @TheNickparsa 2 года назад

    Barbara You are an inspiration I am so glad I have got to know you and approached this video

  • @crystalsiafega1813
    @crystalsiafega1813 7 лет назад

    I love her so much !!!

  • @thedollofthemonthseries
    @thedollofthemonthseries 5 лет назад

    I love this woman.

  • @bobwilliams9061
    @bobwilliams9061 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you Barbara. I needed that today.

  • @WallaceMartialArts
    @WallaceMartialArts 6 лет назад

    You're awesome, thank you!

  • @anandateertha7865
    @anandateertha7865 7 лет назад

    Very nice insightful talk..!! Thanks much.!!

  • @shaadi2561
    @shaadi2561 2 года назад

    Thank you I needed this today

  • @yz4043
    @yz4043 7 лет назад

    LOVE HER!!!

  • @markus-allenproctor8305
    @markus-allenproctor8305 10 лет назад

    Great way to start my morning!

  • @lakendraeubanks5691
    @lakendraeubanks5691 9 лет назад

    Great talk!!!

  • @jellybeanrice
    @jellybeanrice 8 лет назад

    Very good talk!!

  • @vanessacooke597
    @vanessacooke597 6 лет назад

    Thank you SO much for this inspiring talk! You may have just changed my life!!! :) sending lots of love and gratitude

  • @haman7227
    @haman7227 3 года назад

    My business closed due to COVID last year, but having “failed” many times in my past, I started an online business and now I have a home-business that is doing better than my previous business. I have always lived with idea that ‘what ever happens, sooner or later it turns out, it was the best that could have happened to us’
    Believe in yourself

  • @BriaLafayette20
    @BriaLafayette20 8 лет назад

    She's GREAT

  • @taeleormarie5711
    @taeleormarie5711 7 лет назад +3

    Exactly what I needed to watch especially failing a college class this semester (first year student; art student).

    • @MaytaneVideos
      @MaytaneVideos 7 лет назад +1

      I featured your comments in the beginning of a video, should've asked first but really wanted to make the god damn video fast xD It;s like one of the inspirational comments in the intro. Thanks for writing that!

    • @taeleormarie5711
      @taeleormarie5711 7 лет назад

      Maytane Winner you're welcome 😊

    • @dalmasakumu6119
      @dalmasakumu6119 6 лет назад

      Taeleor Marie let me help you with your assignment so that you can pass next time. reach me, dalmasakumu@gmail.com

    • @millennialaviation
      @millennialaviation 3 года назад

      I failed some classes too, but I’m determined to try again

  • @veganchaatparty
    @veganchaatparty 4 года назад

    Super super super epic!!! Super thanks!!! Thanks!! Thanks!!! Thanks!!!

  • @smartc541
    @smartc541 2 года назад

    An inspiration and enjoyable to listen to. Reading Shark Tales. Love it.