Why I do something everyday that scares me | Emma Van Der Merwe | TEDxUniversityofEdinburgh

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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 59

  • @YOUTUBE_IS_WOKE
    @YOUTUBE_IS_WOKE 4 года назад +21

    "Pursue challenges, not comfort...", Thank you for this.

  • @autumn-vl4vw
    @autumn-vl4vw 5 лет назад +7

    I’ve had similar feelings like being afraid of speaking and being afraid of embarrassing myself but I’ve realized we shouldn’t. We should just go out into the world and not be afraid of what people think because that only just hurts our spirits more.

  • @manekina7305
    @manekina7305 4 года назад +7

    Because of fear I have lost a lot in life but from now on I will live every moment with no fear

  • @TheRoadrunz
    @TheRoadrunz 7 лет назад +62

    A ship is safe in harbor but that's not what ships are for... so why don't you push your ship far discover what lies beyond ....pursue experiences not things ...pursue friendships not likes... pursue challenges not comforts...

  • @bboyneon92
    @bboyneon92 3 года назад +6

    Love it! The voice, the anxiety, the meaning in her talk, the push. All of it!

  • @ZachAtkeson
    @ZachAtkeson 7 лет назад +30

    this helped me start my channel! i do something every week that stretches me in some way!! what an awesome talk! thank you

    • @longta8852
      @longta8852 2 года назад +2

      this inspire me a lot too, i realize i have wasted a lot of time in my life :)

  • @michaelahardy4420
    @michaelahardy4420 6 лет назад +5

    Amazing to see how you applied the words of Eleanor Roosevelt to your own life. She once said "do one thing a day that scares you. those small things that make us uncomfortable help us build courage to do the work we do." Such an amazing philosophy to apply to our everyday life

  • @suiylawcoconsultanciescame701
    @suiylawcoconsultanciescame701 3 года назад +2

    "A ship is safe in harbor but that's not what ships are for"
    William Shade.
    Awesome.
    Great talk. I have watched twice and safed to watch later.
    If you ever find yourself in Cameroon, we could have a cup of tea together.

  • @TomSutherland210
    @TomSutherland210 7 лет назад +6

    Thanks for these words. It's great hearing another South African voice on this topic. our culture seems to be too caught up on the issues of compliance and duty. While your words have value for all people, they're desperately needed at home.

  • @ivack7380
    @ivack7380 7 лет назад +10

    This was magnificent! So brave, so compassionate. I'm so glad you let us hear your voice, Emma; it's such a beautiful, resonant one! Loved this talk.

  • @monique6384
    @monique6384 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for helping me gain the courage to walk into the fire department for a meet and greet to hopefully become a volunteer firefighter! :)
    I was terrified getting there but after walking in the doors that fear went away:)

  • @SabelaSisters
    @SabelaSisters 8 лет назад +6

    Incredible and the reason im not on facebook anymore... and im grateful for experiences! Thank you emma!!! You have inspired us!!

  • @Panacea9
    @Panacea9 2 года назад +1

    If I do that, I need other people I know and trust that are doing the same thing I am and it is something I believe in. I like to find the fun of it too, it makes me better and love to think about doing it further.
    What I did before was horrific enough to most people.

  • @lindacooks-9552
    @lindacooks-9552 3 года назад +2

    You inspired me! I want to watch this again and again, thank you!

  • @mobk9774
    @mobk9774 6 лет назад +4

    A refreshing and much needed start to the New Year! Elegant, simple and beautiful talk. Thank you Emma, you have really helped revitalise some feelings within me and soothed some old pains. You are an inspiration.

  • @SOFI_READS
    @SOFI_READS Год назад

    Gorgeous talk! Thank you so much!

  • @lous.1548
    @lous.1548 2 года назад +3

    IT is so true . I got rid of things to pursue expériences

  • @yozelynflores6379
    @yozelynflores6379 8 лет назад +3

    And what a lovely voice it is thank you! truly inspirational

  • @swopeboi
    @swopeboi 6 лет назад +2

    incredible. brought me to tears. You're so strong!

  • @Luumelan
    @Luumelan 7 лет назад +4

    thank you, i really love your talk, especially the part about the depresion.

  • @nigelbmichaels
    @nigelbmichaels 7 лет назад +5

    wonderful, inspiring. Thank you

  • @dhaminir5688
    @dhaminir5688 8 лет назад +6

    Relatable and really motivating.

  • @SandeepKumar-bt7is
    @SandeepKumar-bt7is 6 лет назад +2

    great message wonderfully explained

  • @KHN1991
    @KHN1991 8 лет назад +13

    A truly inspirational speech 👍

    • @pilus6029
      @pilus6029 7 лет назад

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  • @kenneyokennedy
    @kenneyokennedy 8 лет назад +3

    Wow! A message everyone needs to hear (including me)!

  • @andydragonfisher6900
    @andydragonfisher6900 4 года назад +2

    Amazing woman 🙏

  • @billionairenow81
    @billionairenow81 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you

  • @arlinegeorge6967
    @arlinegeorge6967 3 года назад

    Beautiful amazing soul telling stories n so true. Your mind can achieve what you believe.thank you bless you n all your dreams come true .

  • @a9nh
    @a9nh 7 лет назад +4

    Great talk. Thank you Emma.

  • @ellen4078
    @ellen4078 7 лет назад +2

    thank you for sharing your story.

  • @amankapila8839
    @amankapila8839 3 года назад

    Thank you .....

  • @sheilamore3261
    @sheilamore3261 5 лет назад +1

    Wow that was an awesome talk it does make you think very helpful thank you for sharing😊💕

  • @dorismuronga923
    @dorismuronga923 7 лет назад +2

    strong and inspiring speech

  • @Ricardoarieira82
    @Ricardoarieira82 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you!

  • @wimpiburger8078
    @wimpiburger8078 7 лет назад +2

    Dankie Emma - baie inspirerend & positief uitdagend.

  • @magdapieters9304
    @magdapieters9304 8 лет назад +5

    Emma, mag jou skip nog verre waters uittoets, baie dankie - so inspirerend!

  • @preciouszak4373
    @preciouszak4373 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you Emma, 😊

  • @adelRX7
    @adelRX7 7 лет назад +3

    Wow, I enjoyed this

  • @sutats
    @sutats 2 года назад

    NFG. That's the way to live life.

  • @kayla3972
    @kayla3972 5 лет назад

    Great speech i needed this!

  • @coolice743
    @coolice743 5 лет назад +1

    I cried

  • @sureshscribnar
    @sureshscribnar 7 лет назад +2

    Speed the talk by 1.5 times, and this talk is far more interesting and energising.

  • @KateLate____
    @KateLate____ 2 года назад

    Emma, you mentioned everyone in the room except you is fine - that can't be true.

  • @rajkumarbhawariya9955
    @rajkumarbhawariya9955 7 лет назад +1

    simply great

  • @하림O
    @하림O 4 года назад

    Watch later 3:02

  • @mirellavidriezca1119
    @mirellavidriezca1119 3 года назад

    I suffer severe depression.

  • @flowwiththeuniverse31
    @flowwiththeuniverse31 4 года назад

    me too. looking in the mirror!!

  • @jamiececilielange5249
    @jamiececilielange5249 2 года назад

    I would recommend people not to climb Mount Everest. Not because I don't understand why you'd want to, but because it is littered with dead bodies that do not decompose - and a lot of them died making money as guides. Not an industry worth supporting.
    The water nearby is also becoming more and more contaminated by microplastics and other things.
    If you want to climb a mountain, choose one that is less famous, and maybe less dangerous.

  • @TheSeliMD
    @TheSeliMD 7 лет назад +2

    There should be a talk about uneffectiveness of ted talks

  • @mohammedshihab3489
    @mohammedshihab3489 7 лет назад +2

    How a beautiful you are,

  • @poknari
    @poknari 7 лет назад +1

    tbh i can make a meme of yours out of 9:36

  • @StutteringCoach1
    @StutteringCoach1 4 года назад

    Going to deactivate.

  • @mohamedespace5031
    @mohamedespace5031 7 лет назад

    You lose your head. What about that headacke, the hitch hiking and the inch, league ?

  • @nikhil_mahajan685
    @nikhil_mahajan685 6 лет назад

    I would love to have coffee with you . 😁

  • @BitTorrentGemini
    @BitTorrentGemini 6 лет назад

    You found your answers in africa?
    IMO-your point is finding some more poor/miserable things, fight it in YOUR environment!