Alex Smith: An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | TED
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2021
- Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life's challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.)
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The stats dont reveal how good Alex Smith really is. One of the most underrated and underappreciated QBs when he was playing.
And more importantly, a very good person off the field.
It shows everything though. I respect him. But let’s not pretend he wasn’t captain check down.
@@svpremewz He had some good seasons with the Chiefs.
@@svpremewz Derek Carr definitely takes that 😂😂😂
@@anthonygarcia-em6fk derek carr hasn’t been captain check down for the last 3 years. He averages one of the highest yards per attempt and throws longer then 20 yards down the field.
Balled my eyes out listening to this. Brought back my own fight 4.5 years ago when I had my hand chopped in half by woodsplitter. The highs, the lows and the people who helped me. Now I can climb a 6A boulder and it doesnt limit me in anyway. I am so proud of myself. Thanks so much for the story.
Wow great!
Nice :)
So happy for you Sharky! You are one in a million my man!
Shusheeeesh 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮🥵🥵🥵😮😮😮
Thanking you for sharing that
I cant comprehend how they were able to bring back that zombie of a leg. Technology is incredible today
It's all about money and medical expenses insurance a common man would had died there
ljg215 you’ve clearly never seen a Paralympic track start run
It’s god too sir always remember that
I'm a huge chiefs fan and I loved Alex. I am so happy that he has gotten healthy
Mans has bread u know he was about to get right
Me, too. I hope AS11 becomes the QB coach for the KC Chiefs.
I always like his game and I'm a Seattle fan lmao
Same I love and respect that man
Chiefs and Niner always be trading! 💯
I forgot just how awesome Alex Smith was as a person, great talk.
Alex always had my respect. Wish my 49ers had more of a stable situation while he was there. First 6-7 yrs a new playbook every year smh. Glad my guy made it past that injury and played after it
Listening to the first part of this interview makes me realize what a disaster mike Nolan was on so many levels. We nearly ruined Alex Smith, and the years lost of development probably means he never even got CLOSE to his ceiling as a player. You could see it throughout his career that he played scared - he was so worried about f***** up that he couldn't do the things he knew how to do
Could of had rogers
@@josh7916 If we drafted Rodgers 1st overall, he might have ended up like Alex Smith
@@thadude765 Or even worse. Rodgers was considered a project back then while Alex was considered having a solid floor.
There not your team whatsoever there just in a location were you are living at
As a SF Niners, I've always admired and pulled for Alex. He was thrown into the fire as a rookie with a revolving door of coaching staffs and mediocre teammates, yet he took all the blame. I learned a lot about resilience and class by following Alex's career. Wishing Alex all the best!
ur obviously not a 49ers fan...
Same. He never got a chance to reach his full potential because there was never stability around him. His best season he ended up getting a concussion and came back as a back-up to Kaepernick. Really didn't deserve all the criticism he got.
Well said!
@@HighP0ints me? i know...
@@AztecMC1 L
Honestly whoever disliked this needs to take a long look at themselves. I had a MRSA infection at 16 after a knee surgery. Almost lost my leg and my life as well. Alex is an inspiration I got goosebumps listening to his story. Thanks Alex
I had mrsa in my intestine back in elementary school and almost lost my life as well. Most excruciating pain ever.
Ignore the dislikes is just dumb people who have no self esteem and will never be achieve anything great in their lives.
You can see dislikes again?? Or is it still off
@@Thatboyisaac214 Channels control visibility
@@nobytes2 now they're completely gone I think
I appreciate the warning but "a little graphic" is a understatement.
His Dr.'s are amazing, the fact that he still has his leg, heck his life is a testament to how good his Dr.'s are.
Alex Smith is a legend. Has to be in the HOF. Started off his career great with the 49ers then came to the Chiefs and was a big part of turning the franchise around. Then goes to Washington and overcomes something that no other person in history has ever overcame. A hero
Lol not even close to hof
He is not a HOF qb..
Let’s just let everyone in the HoF then
Look I like Alex and his story but god no
They should name comeback player of the year award after him. Would make more sense
Thank You. I really needed to hear this. This hits home as I’m battling back from stage 4 cancer and 3 strokes. Awesome story!!! Makes me look at my scars differently.
PRAYING FOT YOU BROTHER ❤️❤️❤️JOHN14:6
Praying for you🙏🏻🙏🏻
Praying for you! You are never alone. God bless you.
I wish you all the strength in the world brother. Your faith will get you through this 🙏🏽❤️
Try to stay away from the nonstick coating thats in rice cooking pots, cooking pans, and go with stainless steel pots and pans so that toxic chemicals don't seep into food. I hope for a speedy recovery. God bless.
You don't have to win a Super Bowl to be forever known... in my heart Alex will be always one of my favorite quarterbacks. He fought through this adversity, but he also had to endure fickle fans, fickle ownership, changes in where he played and who for, and I don't know how much he had to go through. But he always had such a great demeanor, cheerful attitude, and supported his teammates even when he was overlooked at times. Anyway, Alex is purely a good human being. I don't have to wish him to have a good life, he already is having one. And yes, it was cool.
SF fan, never stopped rooting for you Alex, truly an inspiration to all of us.
This is awesome it shows a whole different side to sports and athletes, Alex is a great mental health advocate
Alex had it rough. He admit he got lucky his last 2 season in college and got drafted 1 overall and claimed he was a fraud. With all the hate he got from everyone, he still ended up playing at his peak at a elite level with a good coach after years of having bad coaches. He made the playoffs every year in kc and took Washington to the playoffs after surviving his injury. Wow his journey is amazing.
He wasn't a "fraud". Did he struggle? Sure, but he was also part of a very dysfunctional franchise at the time.
What an amazing man! I’m so glad he is healed both mentally and physically.
A few years ago when my daughter graduated at Utah he was the commencement speaker, going into it I figured it was going to be terrible. Boy was I wrong, one of the best speeches I've ever heard in my life, regardless of setting.
This is so inspiring and humbling at the same time, love the dude. (Also his Monday morning ESPN daily is a must listen)
He had this done at the hospital I worked at for 10 years. So proud of his recovery!
Alex Smith is awesome. A TRUE champion. This is so impactful.
Alex you’re a resilient man! So touching. God bless you. As a 49er fan, so glad to see you healthy and smiling. This injury has brought more purpose to your life. Thanks for sharing your story and continuing to inspire us. This brought tears to my eyes 🥺
This is awesome! tear jerker! thank you for your determination and dedication, Alex Smith.
Alex Smith was a great qb, he deserved much better than the circumstances he ended up in, amazing that they saved that leg and nothing short of astonishing that he made a nfl team let alone took them to the playoffs with that leg, stuff of legend
Thank you Alex. I'm don't watch sports but your TED talk is inspiring... I will continue to go back to this as I fight my anxiety, self doubt and fear. God bless.
Going through injuries right now, before I can even begin accomplishing my football dream, but man did this help me want to stay motivated and go even fkn harder!!!! Thank you Alex Smith, I’m feeling beyond inspired to continue pursuing my dream from this moment on, staring my fears and weaknesses in the fkn face as I back them down!
Incredible recovery and inspirational speech! I didn’t know anything about Alex before chancing upon this TED talk. Superbly delivered speech..👏
Easily one of the best TED talks I've ever seen and I assure you that is saying a lot.
Your an amazing player and true leader and had a lot of spirit. Your the best Alex.
Thank you for sharing your powerful story, Alex. No doubt, it will help countless people. Your substantial accomplishments on the field will be eclipsed by those of the rest of your life. All the best!
I have the exact same leg - I also have the exact same photos - Congrats Alex ! I know what you felt and what you went through. We did it !
Alex Smith is a great dude - very inspirational and great for him to share his journey and help others! Prayers up for all
This is powerful, I resonate with this very well. Some nasty scars due to football. Going from the hospital bed thinking I won’t make it out or will never get better. To fully embracing myself and taking on the rest of life’s challenges. God bless Alex.
Impressive, it's hard to fathom to damage his leg suffered and how incredible that he not only came back to play professionally but now has this awesome attitude. Happy for him. Respect
Good to see Alex thriving. Listen to Alex. He overcame a lot of adversity on the field.
Just think the mental strength it takes for him to still stand on his own two feet...just amazing story.
Truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your struggles, so honestly, openly and humble. I can relate this wholeheartedly. God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your family 🙏 🤲
I love Alex! This had me in tears! Amazing! Just amazing!
Probably the best speech on Ted.
Great pitch delivery story and messege.
Congratulations Alex Smith.
I could listen to him to hours. Such a wells spoken man
Thanks for the great speech, your life tribulations have made you stronger! I will forever remember. "Fall once get up twice"!
Alex Smith is forever gonna be my hero. I love this guy!
I could also recommend his 60Minutes documentary. Very very inspiring!
Incredibly inspiring. One of the most powerful sports stories I’ve ever heard.
Guy's a walking miracle, hope he lives a long and happy life.
the fans in KC will always love you bud... and we thank you for all you did here... and more importantly, for all you have done for youself since leaving us.
Thank you Alex for sharing this experience and making an inspirational moment. I respect you even more now. I do believe following in the footsteps of greats can do something psychologically and I never have heard anyone quite express that in words like u have! 🔥 And when you returned to the field, I was watching! It was a historic moment in the NFL world.
Wow just wow. I have had to watch this over and over and over again. What an incredible human being and so vulnerable and strong. This message is one for all of humanity. The power of human will and spirit.
As a blind 15 year old, Alex’s story really inspires me. It has shown me not to believe anyone who says I can’t do something.
I'm sorry just curious but if you are blind how did you type this
@@lilcurry4314 Thought the same thing lol, I don’t think they’ll see your comment tho
Maybe he uses a special phone with braille to type?
@@sabrina77769 How'd he know to click on this video?
@@KingKiiy he’s properly subbed to Ted and watches all there videos
Best TED Talk I’ve ever seen. Thank you Alex Smith!
Loved him as Fan and love him more as a person! His story is inspiring me every single day and it’s amazing that he did this Ted talk.
Huge Chiefs fan! Thanks for sharing ur personal story & encouraging me to embrace me scars & accept my fears for what they r so I can move forward. Very powerful message! Even though u couldn’t hear me I was cheering for ur full recovery & celebrating when I saw u on TV again w/ the Redskins against all odds not just playing but winning games to get them to the playoffs!
This dude is awesome as a player and more importantly as a person. Extremely inspirational. God bless Alex Smith. I’m a fan.
Thank God for this courageous man! Alex fought his own incredible battle and now he’s helping others to fight theirs..most inspirational talk I’ve ever heard!
I remember watching Alex play his heart out at Candlestick. I’ve been a 49ers fan my entire life, and I have to say, he’s right there with Montana and Young. Such a great player and a great guy. This guy is such a great inspiration to all of us.
Alex Smith inspires! Very humble and a family man. Congratulations.
Alex Smith is a true warrior I almost got sick from what happened to his leg at the last picture but a few much better thing Alex Smith better God bless you Alex Smith
Powerful !!! Reminder that we are all alike more than you know. We all have fears and phobias .
Alex Smith thank you for sharing your scars with us. This is powerful to watch. Go Niners. Going to wear your jersey tomorrow for MNF. 🧡
I wrote a paper on this in college relating it to grit, alex is the definition of grit. As a kc kid he was my qb throughout high school and got us back to being relevant along with Andy. True class act and an inspiration that I will live the rest of my life through. Love you Alex, thank you truly.
I love this man. I’m so glad he kept faith in his medical staff and his family. Class act all the way!
Needed to hear this today. Thanks to Mr. Alex for sharing his story!
Moving talk, great lesson of his life , may not work for everyone, but AWSOME story
Alex smith is a true warrior. This is great
WOW! NOT what I was expecting. So happy for you Alex and your accomplishments. I'm a huge TED fan. This is one of the best. Once a Scotty always a Scotty.
As a University of Utah fan, I've been following Alex since I was 10 or 11 years old. He's always been a hero of mine. When I saw those pictures, tears immediately started flowing. Hearing about his struggles with mental health when he was in San Fran makes his story all the more amazing. He was not treated well by fans or the media. Think of how different the narrative is now with rookie quarterbacks. People are much more understanding of their struggles the first few seasons. Alex always handled his situation with incredible class and grace. I wish Alex a happy and healthy life. Now the NFL needs to make it officially the "Alex Smith Comeback Player of the Year Award".
How great is that question "are you alive?", All respect to what Alex has come through, I'm a NFL fan. And I'm so glad I get an opportunity to get that method, that question to be present from a NFL quarterback. Thank you 🙏
A great song I always loved has the chorus “Are we alive, or just breathing?”
Respect this guy so much. Very great human being. And his wife too.
What a tough guy. I can't image the pain, the recovery, and persistence to just be able to stand again let alone play professional football. Thanks for the inspiration Alex.
He is just so inspirational... he was a great player, got hurt(destroyed really), nearly died, came back! wow. thats toughness. he was my MVP of that NFL season.
I was a huge fan of Alex Smith when he played for the Chiefs but have been a super fan of the way he came back from this injury and been an inspiration for so many since doing so.
We were there Alex, as you took that field, cheering you on, feeling proud...of you and your wife, for what you both had endured and overcome! Always have looked up to how you have handled yourself right with the 49ers...!
Alex Smith is THE feel-good story of 2020.
This TED talk not only validates the story, but it also inspires further. BRAVO ALEX :-)
Alex been a fan since you were a rookie starting out your story is really inspirational you will always be a faithful brother good to luck to you.
Alex was a solid quarterback, but he had an incredible recovery from a beyond horrible injury, and he is more than willing to share his experience with strangers like you and me both online and in person. He deserves all the respect in the world.
My respect for this man since his injury has skyrocketed immensely. Alex Smith is a freaking legend
Alex, you are a class act my friend. I will never forget standing outside the Pasadena Hooters with a handheld radio, hearing you go first overall. You have always been amazing to me, thank you and I am so happy to see you doing everything you can
Your friend, Alex M.
Thank you for this, Alex. My husband who is actually named ALEX, is going through the EXACT same thing right now, he's just not a football star. This video has helped my mind state sooooooo much. You're appreciated!
A truly amazing story, man and message.
EPIC! Thank you Alex, let's all just live!
Powerful and inspiring message. Something we can all relate to.Thanks for this Alex.
What an inspiring story. Wish you more success Alex, nice to see good people back on their feet.
Still my favorite QB. He been through a lot. Happy you went out on Your terms Alex.
One of the best Ted talks I’ve watched. Applause for that man.
Man, this got me so emotional. I have always thought Alex Smith’s story was inspiring, but wow, I never knew how hard it was for him a lot of the time. I didn’t even know about his struggles early in his career. I myself have gone through tough times the past couple years myself (even before covid), so this hit really close to home. Glad he’s okay now. Much love from Who Dat Nation⚜️
My favorite 49er player. He did very good with the Chiefs as well. Wishing the best for Alex Smith in the future
I have so much respect for Alex. Will always be your fan!!
Alex is truly a great person. I’m so glad they saved his leg.
Super emotional. Thank you for this.
Wow . Those doctor are absolutely heros . I'm glad I found this video.
Awesome and strong speech. Truly inspiring!
Ha, what an awesome honest Ted talk. Even greats have self doubt. I was front row at the fiesta bowl when Alex Smith killed it against Pittsburgh. And I'm a byu guy. But I was always impressed how good Utah quarterback Alex Smith was.
Inspirational. I will admit that the sight of quarterback calf was not what I expected. His valedictory moment comes right at the end of the talk. Yes, we all have scarring to process. Thank you.
Alex your story is inspiring brother. As a Niners fan I always respected you. That comeback drive vs the Saints is timeless.. you are a class act. God bless Alex
one of the best TED talks! Wow. So moving.
Well done Alex Smith, what a journey and outcome. And yep, we can't do it alone and it's ok to ask for help. Life is a journey as a group of people.
This really hit home with me, back in February I fully ruptured my left achilles playing the game I love the game that brought so much happiness and health to my life. I remember all these feelings, and finally almost 10 months later I'm starting to run again after failed non-op, 4 weeks on crutches 16 weeks in a boot, sx and severe muscle atrophy. It's people like Alex that showed me that I was capable to overcome this and things in my life have been so good lately I always tear up looking back at it and those thoughts of losing the game I love and the the athlete I was only to see that there's hope in more ways than one and things do get better
His thoughts on anxiety really helped me out. I appreciate that
First Ted I’ve watched in years!!! Thank you for having Alex on!
Awesome man! I respect you and what you went through. You are tough Alex. Thank you for the life lessons . This motivates me to get back in the GYM
Extremely high respect for this man! Great TED Talk
I will forever love Alex Smith for everything he did for us
Fantastic talk and a lesson for all of us.
Way to go Alex!