What You Must Leave Behind to Move Forward | Nathan Mellor | TEDxPepperdineUniversity

Are you looking for the inspiration to reclaim control of your life? If yes, this highly personal and motivational presentation is for you. Considered one of America’s leading storytellers, Dr. Nathan Mellor explains how mental models not fixed and how we can change our minds through a growth mindset. Drawing upon a unique blend of personal examples and academic research, he provides a clear and compelling path forward. His core concept is that mental models can be changed, but only if someone is willing to reclaim control of their lives first. Dr. Nathan Mellor is a storyteller and leadership guide. He is the CEO of C3Brands and President of Strata Leadership. He holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership degree from Pepperdine University. He earned the Master of Dispute Resolution degree from the Pepperdine School of Law. Nathan has recently released a new book, “Sleeping Giants” and is the cofounder of the Institute for Emerging Leaders and the Presidential Leadership Institute. Nathan cares deeply about people and ideas and has taught undergraduate and graduate courses for over twenty years. In pursuit of educational, humanitarian and religious interests, he has studied or taught in Australia, Belize, China, Guyana, England, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, and Russia. An avid hiker, he founded the Executive Summit Series, which provides executive development experiences for leaders hosted in the striking beauty of the National Parks. He and his wife Christie live in Edmond, Oklahoma with their two teenage daughters. 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

[@ChetanRajputpoetry]

All failed relationships hurt, but losing someone who dosent appreciate and respect u is actually a gain, not a loss.

[@Coreself8]

"Be willing to serve!". (Yourself included) Wonderful!

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

This made me cry because I was heartbroken by someone whom I so admired and loved. One day, I made a choice to live and love myself more. At deepest pain, each of us becomes an artist to create something amazing for ourselves and for others. Thinking leads to action. Now, when I get up each morning, I say this to myself "I love myself and today will as beautiful as I am." This powerful words help me. Today I feel 100% wiser & happier. Our mind is a powerful thing. Regardless how broke or hurt we are, we do have a choice to heal ourselves and it starts with thinking

[@Joselopez-fq3cp]

Thank you

[@cindyhalpern3187]

Remapping your brain is a key concept. Unlearning is important, too. To let go of something that doesn't work, to try something that could work better!

[@madiba4ever210]

What a thinker. What a storyteller. What a man..
Bravo, Sir.

[@annoshakb]

This has been one of the most powerful TED talks I've seen. It's powerful in that Dr. Nathan is relatable and his deliverance is genuine. The most powerful truths revealed in this TED talk: "I realized, I didn't have to be the smartest person in the world to make a difference; that if I was a little farther down the road than somebody else, I could serve them", (5:14-5:29); " . . . and if you want to change your mind you have to be willing to fight for it and you are the only one who can do it. But your.... mindset is not fixed, you can change today the way that you think but it will take effort and it will take time", (10:12-10:30).

[@bondarapang9296]

Amazing talk . I feel bad that so little people have not had the luck to stumble across this talk . Thanks again for the amazing story of your dad . Mad props on the insight from the school story and the store at the 31st mile .

[@raerae6422]

Heartening talk. One of the best ive seen on TED. Resonated with me as i am trying reprogram my thinking after years of believing im worthless and stumbling across videos on neuroplasticity and i too feel a deep longing to help others.
Shout out to Adam and his patient and loving foster family. Hope he was able to remain with them and not be shuffled around.

[@TheAmandaHuggins]

Oh how I love your Dad! Brother Dave is a gift to us all!! And your mom too. Susan is the sweetest lady too!!

[@lindakaye7096]

Thank you. What a wonderful father you have.
I am fixing to unpack some stuff.

[@cosmocats20489]

Magnificent. I cried 3 times. meaning it did resonate deep in me 3 times. thanks.

[@LiveWeightLossSupport]

This is a very underrated speech! Amazing tedtalk!

[@timwelch6238]

Thank you Nathan for using your gift to share your wisdom. I always look forward to hearing you speak!

[@AngelTacha87]

OMG that story about the 3-year old kid being put in hot water by his mom at 2 years old made my eyes water up. That picture is really painful to imagine.

[@adripdv]

What an amazing inspiring talk

[@torilistoe3977]

This was INCREDIBLE.

[@gabierudyte9202]

What a powerful talk. The ending... wow. Bravo. Gave me chills & it was exactly what I needed to hear...

[@j.s.5229]

Too short... this was magical

[@hayleyhilton5018]

Thank you for sharing your story, i needed to listen to it today for a few different reasons x

[@dearme5549]

Really impactful

[@anaquasar5228]

Amazing! Thank you for that!!

[@shawnfisher9976]

Beautiful.

[@shawnlove4502]

This was a fantastic talk.

[@sueandpatrick]

Thank you!

[@gabriellamarcucci1129]

Powerful and inspirational! Thank you!!

[@danf4447]

nice talk

[@maryamrashidi2329]

Great storyteller!

[@jasr3526]

Amazing ✨

[@leolady8114]

Great content and presentation!!!

[@lizziherambere6970]

Really great 👍

[@DD-pz3kf]

Love it ❤

[@jasr3526]

Amazing

[@irenagaidelis5145]

Lovely thanks

[@annamaegold]

😭😭😭💖🙏🏽

[@mariecook622]

Please share his video

[@colt4201]

Love the part he says Standford, Harvard, and looks at Yale and says others 😂😂😂

[@iforgotmyname1885]

Instructors like that man... talk is cheap.