The Power of Action | Andy Bird | TEDxSFU

What does a shift in mindset mean? What is it like to surmount great adversity? What does it mean to have a vision and take action on it? Andy Bird went from homeless at 14 in a rural town on an indigenous reserve, to the ECCW Canadian Champion and founder of a non-profit. Andy unpacks his journey and the opportunity of taking action, amidst adversity. Andy Bird, 27 years old. A First Nations from Montreal Lake Cree Nation (Saskatchewan) who overcame homelessness at 14, a shelter at 15, living in over 25 homes, transferring to 7 schools, having been raised by a single deaf mother and influenced by an alcoholic father to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a professional wrestler, and paying it forward through a non-profit organization called The Bird's Nest Society, aiming to assist First Nations youth like Andy to pursue their dreams. 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

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TikTok helped me find this man. I am more than grateful for this

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Me too 💖💖💖

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Me too!

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Same ❤️

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He literally said were he is at

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Same!!

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I found this man through tiktok, Andrew, thank you for everything you have done for everyone. 💞

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Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful thoughts

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This guy was meant to be a leader ❤

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I am grateful for him. He’s one of the greatest man I’ve ever seen

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You awesome brother

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Awesome talk. The only disability is unbelief . Glad you prevailed brother.

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Brilliant. This talk is so underrated.

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A beautiful soul. Thank you for reminding me that love is everywhere!!

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He said so many things that made me realize something

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I, too was introduced to this man through Tik Tok. OMG! So thankful!

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Ya know, I wasn’t going to watch this entire video. Because I generally don’t. But I’m glad I did. I came here because of tiktok

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Andy, do you read your comments? Your last line was inspiring. I wanted to thank you.

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This lad is a hero 😢

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So glad I found your pages. Thank you.

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Your words fill my heart up with joy and inspire me to believe in myself too 💖

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The same as many people, found this person on Tiktok and I am so grateful!

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Ted talks helped me find this man!

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YOU ARE AMAZING!

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ECCW brought me here! Anyone else?

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Tik Tok led me to Ted Talks. I struck gold🤗

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This is so awesome I follow him on tiktok 😊

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❤️❤️ beautiful

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Wow awsome story :)

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0 dislikes, as it should be

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Tik tok helped me find this ❤️🥰

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anybody thought his name was angry bird

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Yes Exactly 😂

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Boath of my parents are deaf Ik how it feels man

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Who else is here because of tiktoc 🙋🏻

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