Basically because he’s telling a story that they find themselves in there, no one gonna laughs out loud when the story is about them ( especially when the show is more about confession than Ted Talk )... But, I bet with u, many of them are smiling right there ( thinking how wrong they were when they were young ).
His advice are so good, we shouldn't make safe choices but choices that we care about. Also, I love the way he waves his hand to say Hi... It looks like he's opening a door by telekinesis
suni choudhury Advice doesn't have a plural form(with the exception of use in business and legal documents) so although I know it sounds weird "advice are" is grammatically correct if the person speaking is referring to multiple advice that were given.
So what I learned from this video, is that you should not fear rejection, when trying to make a friend. That’s amazing, I have a good amount of respect to this man. ♥️
I feel the same as the rest of you. WTF is up with that audience? I fell in love with this man. His charisma, his charm, the entirety of his demeanor. He's so precious. And I understood him. I wonder why we could barely hear them but you could hear see laughter from the distance. He made so many valid points. Definitely took notes on this man's advice. We need more Kevin's. Xx
2019 I come here because of my teacher (Kevin Bahler) .I’m his student at ACE ( Australia Center Education). He’s a good teacher. Teacher You’re Amazing !❤️
I watched this tedtalk +2 years ago and i have been trying to find it for a few days now, I live in Iraq and the community here doesn’t really celebrate differences, no matter how brave, bold, confident you are as a person, you will most certainly-always- have a hard time introducing yourself, let alone to be yourself. This ted talk is eye opening, yes it is challenging to put your true self out there but if that is the cost of getting REAL people in your life, be it. 💜
Hi Lauren. I'm Arham, and I used to pretend that whenever I went to the railway station that if I run into the pillar, I'll actually get to the other side :D
Kevin, nice job! I'm sorry to read the comments of negativity and immaturity from some viewers. I commend you for your courage to do what you believe in and not worry what people think or say. But, anyway, nicely done. I am going to review the way I introduce myself. All the best. Don't let the nay sayers bring you down.
It is "amusing" to see how comments here are like an echo of the high-school years as described by Kevin Bahler : basically, you are laugh at simply because you do things that other people don't do, because you do them your own way, or simply because of trying to be yourself. What I see here is an act of courage from a man that overcomes his fears and difficulties to share the scares of his past. And all of that, in the hope he could help at least some of us to have a better life. I would be proud to know Kevin and being among his friends...
I love your energy Kevin! I am forever on the lookout for people exactly like yourself, people willing to deep dive into conversation, be authentic, even if that means not being popular -thank you for sharing your wisdom and your dose of humor, both very much appreciated.
I love love love this Ted Talk. Kevin is wonderful, as I look back, I used to always think to myself during introductions "how can I introduce myself and not sound boring?" because let's be honest, most introductions or "name a fun fact about you" usually aren't as interesting as everyone tries to fit in or sound the same. It always falls down to thinking "what do I love to do?" and it always stands out to people. I love being what people today call weird. Embracing myself attracts those alike and keeps those who aren't away! Subhan'Allah. Be yourself!
It's years later and I wished TH-cam allowed us to like a video twice. I'm so sad past me already gave this video a like. Somehow this presentation feels more epic watching it again. This time I wish I was in the audience so I could do a standing ovation for this talk!! Kevin's points here really helped change not only how I introduce myself to people, but more importantly how I define my personality. Every college student needs to watch this!! Bravo! Just bravo, point so wonderfully made!!
Inspiring speech. From now on I'm going to stop trying to 'teach' my autistic daughter the normal way of introducing herself and just allow her to say "hi I'm Lucy and I love Five Nights at Freddies"
I find that through these new generations, with quick and easy access to social media, we are taught this right away. Not to allow others to judge you for who you truly are, but to be yourself everyday of your life and to live it to your fullest.
hey I'm aigerim. I'm from Kazakhstan and I like music. I'm not a musician, but I feel every melody :) I want to travel all around the world, take weird photos and meet interesting people. Also I love God and my biggest wish is to meet Him on a heaven. I'm lazy, but a little bit motivation and I can do a lot work. Yep ...these words are from my heart
Your speech is so creative Kevin, not everyone has the courage to apply your advices, people now hide behind brands/family name and so on, we're unable to value the Human's spirit anymore , we need arguments to admire people we need materialistic evidences to love people and that's sad.
This is simple but so powerful. Personally I'm struggling with introducing myself to new faces or friends because I care too much about how they think about me and I'm afraid of giving out a bad first impression. But it is exactly this fear that stops me from being a passionate speaker as I can recall how dispassionate I have been talking to new friends, playing all the safe cards. They could only think of me as a dispassionate, low-energy guy who doesn't like to talk or socialize with people. I think it is time that I should stop caring so much what others think of me, and just be open and passionate about the things I truly love.
Great speech. I totally agree that in our day and age, we are losing the authenticity and become a grey mass. Everyone is talking the same way, commenting the same way, lives life the same way, and very few dare to break free and pursue their uniqueness in spite of everything. Go Kevin!
Kevins message is sincere and pure ......what I find sad are people who are quick to voice negativity and judgment ....is it any wonder the incidence of bullying is on the rise ...as I said "sad". Thank you Kevin your message has been absorbed.
I think his speech was very well delivered. The audience was fine. I don’t think he was looking for laughs. His timing was perfect. Thanks for the great tips Kevin.
Excellent talk. It´s all about fitting in and peer pressure. As you grow old, you let go of all your ¨shoulds¨and ¨musts¨, and you are finally telling the truth about yourself and you are also finally making friends with the people you truly like, That´s why introductions are so important. The truer they are, the better the communication and the more thruthful the friendships become.
Here's a poem for my appreciation. Thank you! Empathy Amidst the shadows that taunt my soul, Demons beckon, their allure taking its toll. In the darkest corners, they seductively sway, As I battle my demons day by day. Emotional turmoil and unbearable stress, The weight upon my heart, I confess. The darker side of my personality lures, Whispering temptations, offering no cures. In moments when all seems lost, When darkness engulfs, consuming the most, A flicker of light, a belief holds true, In empathy’s power, I find strength anew. Through shattered dreams and broken trust, Empathy lingers, a shield of just. In understanding others, I see my own plight, A connection that guides me towards the light. But in the depths of despair, doubts creep, Will empathy alone be enough to keep? In this chaotic world of pain and sorrow, Can it withstand the trials we must borrow? I question the depth of my belief, As demons whisper, sowing seeds of grief. Yet deep within, a glimmer remains, A flickering flame that steadfastly sustains. For empathy, though fragile in its grace, Holds the power to heal, to erase. It bridges the gap between our hearts, In moments of darkness, it imparts. So, I shall fight against the raging tide, Embracing empathy, I will not hide. Though wavering at times, I will be strong, Finding solace in the understanding song. For even when demons clamor loud, I know empathy can break through the shroud. It binds us together and helps us mend, A force capable of bringing darkness to an end. So, let empathy be my guiding light, A beacon of hope in the darkest night. With it, I’ll navigate this troubled shore, And find my way to peace once more. By The New Aged Diogenes ( After Rehab )
Hi Kevin. I love the way you are and what you stand for. My name is Reuben and I love being grateful for everything God has given me and like putting smile on people's faces.
First of all, congratulations to the guy for at least having a go. And sure he lacks the charisma of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, but this is a TED Talk. What can he do to make himself 'be alive' and full of enthusiasm? What can he do to better connect with his audience? It was interesting to see he started off with closed gestures and later warmed up to so big wide open ones. Many have commented that his humour failed or missed the mark...If I had more time, I'd watch it again to see if he closed off when the joke appeared to bomb. This closed gesture is a protective one, a secure one. It does take a lot of practice and hard work over multiple presentations to pull off a great presentation. Given time, I sure this guy can nail one in the future. I wish him well.
He's a product of Toastmasters and my guess is that he's locked into a style he learnt in that environment standing behind a lectern. There are many who advocate "The Speaker Stance" and this is what he has adopted. It's not wrong, but it's a great approach to grow speaker skills. I searched unsuccessfully to find his Toastmasters 'level'. Maybe he will demonstrate another style later on as he hones his skills. But please give him credit for not rocking or displaying aimless movement due to nervous energy.
Honesty brings it own satisfaction than the safety of comfort zone. I wish everybody starts sharing their passion, and what makes them happy after watching this.
Thank you Kevin. Your talk was shared at TEDx Kuala Lumpur today and the audience really appreciated it. I watched it again afterwards and found inspiration in your message. Thanks again.
It's clear the audience was filled with muggles/basics/robots/I don't understand why you don't want to sheep people. I laughed every time he said a joke. It was pretty much the reflection of everything he was discussing, it's just those people don't have anything about them that they would like to share without an alcoholic beverage or the right timing. So they will act like they don't understand strange, they will seem above it. But they all know they are weird and strange and by that I simply mean unique and do something a bit off the path from others around them. I think this was great.
Hello Jay, I couldn't agree more with your comment. Most people can't even walk up to another person unless they have an alcoholic beverage in their hand. The audience was definitely, not adequate for this speech and gave Kevin a hard time. Hopefully, they learned something from him and became better people themselves.
No one actually introduces themselves like that in the real world. People just give their name, they don't say anything about themselves. You can convey more about yourself by asking a question of the person you're speaking to than by saying anything about yourself. "Hi, I'm Devin. Do you watch many TED talks? Have any favorites?".
Hi Devin, I know you are correct, to connect with anyone, connect with what they connect with. abide that your intrest are genuine. Thank you Devin... well served
Great point. Questions about TED talks and favorites creates opportunities to learn and have me too moments which is a good way to genuinely connect with peopel.
This was honestly such a great help. I was having trouble until Tedtalk finally helped me on one problem again. Thank you Tedtalk and especially for your speech, Mr. Kevin Bailer.
this was great, especially the ending. The crowd was wack but God rewarded you through the outreach of the people that weren't in the room for years to come. (Feb.21, 2024)
Interestingly, I feel Kevin is funny! While he could use work on his speech and public speaking skills; he had clear expression and a sense of humor in conveying his experiences and points. I was laughing throughout and his message gave me a new perception on social settings, he got dealt a poor audience here! Keep going Kevin and thank-you.
i agree with the “safe” intro it’s like everyone in the class says the sameee thing over about themselves, this speech really inspires to make speeches worth something…
This is fantastic! Spoken clearly, message well received, and displayed courage honestly sharing his story. As for some of the comments that are from people more focused on criticism then growth, you have a new introduction you can use "Hi, my name is...... and I have such low self esteem that I feel the need to try put others down to make myself look better using contrast" which I think is incredibly fitting. There's nothing wrong with your speech, that isn't cancelled out by what's right with your speech. You have a great message, and you shared it. The trolls here are simply people who have low self esteem, are insecure, and lack purpose in their lives. Keep up the great work Kevin.
Geez you guys! His speech was great! There are bad audiences for everybody; it wasn't his fault. If they had laughed at his jokes you wouldn't be responding in such a negative way. Everyone's jokes are prepared at TED, so of course it looks that way. YOU try giving a freaking TED speech. Now seriously, shut the heck up and stop contributing to negativity based off of relative opinions.
This was really uplifting to hear... Here I was thinking that I have to go with what the majority say as an intro on campus... I'm tired of stopping at what our majors are... 👏👏👏👏Thank You Sir
This was an interesting speech. We should always introduce ourselves by saying what we are passionate about, yet we all mention our jobs and our position. It is a sort of comparison we quickly make between individuals we meet. We automatically view people a certain way dependant on how they make a living rather than how they spend their free time.
The video is about how to introduce yourself. The speaker, Kevin Bahler, starts the video with a question of how to introduce himself. He then shares his experience of introducing himself. When he was young, he would introduce himself with his name and his favorite things, such as his favorite color or his favorite toy. As he grew older, he started to introduce himself in a safer way, by mentioning things that were expected of him, such as his favorite TV show or his favorite food. He realized that people wanted to fit in and have something in common with others, so they chose to introduce themselves in a way that was safe and acceptable. In college, Kevin Bahler observed that everyone had the same introduction, which was their major. He realized that people were trying to define themselves within the safety of the established programs. He then mastered the safe introduction, conversation, and friendship, but he found that safe friends were boring. He eventually stopped caring about fitting in and started caring about being happy. He started to introduce himself honestly, mentioning his interests and passions. He found that people who stuck around were awesome and they did things together. Kevin Bahler learned that it was important to be rejected by others in order to have true friends. He also learned that it was important to let go of the safety of conformity and to meet other self-actualized adults. However, he found that it was difficult to introduce himself in a way that conveyed all of who he was in a single sentence. He challenged the viewers to figure out how to introduce themselves and to inspire others with their own introductions. Finally, Kevin Bahler closed the video with his own introduction: "Hello my name is Kevin Baylor and I love it when people are truly happy."
Hi Kevin. it is absolutely well said. Your talk definitely inspired me how to introduce myself from now and on. I am also tired of introducing myself in a way to fit in. Cheers.
IF I MET SOMEONE WHO SAID “MY FAVORITE BAND IS MUSE” THATS IT. WE ARE HAVING A 5 HOUR DISCUSSION ABOUT THEM AND WE ARE SOULMATES. It’s funny how when he said that I lit up!! I would love for more people to try to honestly express themselves the same way I do
When in college all the other baseball players used to rib me about reading books all the time and doing my school work. It wasn't any fun,but Granny was paying for me to be there and those were her requirements. I owe Granny a lot for teaching me to work for what you get.
I feel like this is another TED talk that advertises happiness as a valuable goal in itself, yet defines happiness as extroversion absent of narcissism. Which is really just using the energy of other people without paying regard to the value, good or bad, of said people. Maybe it's my lack of introductions, but I can't recall the last time someone introduced themselves with more then their name.
Also Kevin doesn't care about the crowd.. Kevin doesn't care about fitting in, Kevin doesn't care about you negative people. Gooo Kevin
Good one!
😂😂
Absolfuckinglootley
Be like Kevin
Kevin is not a preson, Kevin is an idea
Is there even anyone there? How is no one laughing? What a boring audience... Proving his point exactly.
Basically because he’s telling a story that they find themselves in there, no one gonna laughs out loud when the story is about them ( especially when the show is more about confession than Ted Talk )... But, I bet with u, many of them are smiling right there ( thinking how wrong they were when they were young ).
I can Relate this with myself :v
No, they didn't have a mic, hear closely around 8:08, you can hear his mic picking up audience laughter for like a second
Maybe they didn’t find him funny
There's no audience., Only a Camera man.
Incredible speech with an incredible message performed incredibly within an incredibly boring crowd
The way you said it was perfect for the story and what he was talking about.
Incredible response.
pretty incredible response.
No they are just surprised from the incredible messade
"Allow me to close with my introduction."
That's such a powerful statement idk why
i think its a format advice by ted because many of ted presentations ends that way.
His advice are so good, we shouldn't make safe choices but choices that we care about. Also, I love the way he waves his hand to say Hi... It looks like he's opening a door by telekinesis
Naïdé Bétis and his smile also
suni choudhury Advice doesn't have a plural form(with the exception of use in business and legal documents) so although I know it sounds weird "advice are" is grammatically correct if the person speaking is referring to multiple advice that were given.
Yeah why do we associate waving a hand and being friendly as I don't know something that we don't do.
So what I learned from this video, is that you should not fear rejection, when trying to make a friend. That’s amazing, I have a good amount of respect to this man. ♥️
I feel the same as the rest of you. WTF is up with that audience? I fell in love with this man. His charisma, his charm, the entirety of his demeanor. He's so precious. And I understood him. I wonder why we could barely hear them but you could hear see laughter from the distance. He made so many valid points. Definitely took notes on this man's advice. We need more Kevin's. Xx
"Hello, my name is meaningless and I am my job" says a lot :(
❤
2019
I come here because of my teacher (Kevin Bahler) .I’m his student at ACE ( Australia Center Education). He’s a good teacher. Teacher You’re Amazing !❤️
@@PeepoGrantedsame bro same
saddening to see such negative comments. but the whole purpose of this speech is well presented. great job my friend.
I did.
Great content, just not delivery.
@@LuisGonzalez-yv6kn Agreed
But I don't understand at all. What was the message?
@@LuisGonzalez-yv6kn that's the real lesson here. Delivery is how messages get from the mind of one to the minds of many.
I watched this tedtalk +2 years ago and i have been trying to find it for a few days now, I live in Iraq and the community here doesn’t really celebrate differences, no matter how brave, bold, confident you are as a person, you will most certainly-always- have a hard time introducing yourself, let alone to be yourself. This ted talk is eye opening, yes it is challenging to put your true self out there but if that is the cost of getting REAL people in your life, be it. 💜
Hi, my name is Lauren, and I like to secretly pretend that I go to Hogwarts instead of regular muggle school.
xD
AHHSAHAHAHH
Wish there was one😄
Hi
Hi Lauren. I'm Arham, and I used to pretend that whenever I went to the railway station that if I run into the pillar, I'll actually get to the other side :D
Were the audience microphones turned off or were his jokes' reactions painfully underwhelming?
+John Miller This was so hard to watch that I honestly don't know
+John Miller I feel like it was deliberate.
You do hear a laugh around 8:12 in the video so I believe the audience doesn't have any mic
and over😂
If you heard a laugh how's that mean they don't have a mic
instead of they do
"I would never have my true friends if I wasn't willing to be rejected by everybody else"
-Kevin Bahler
Once you let go, you get ready recieve (:
Kevin, nice job! I'm sorry to read the comments of negativity and immaturity from some viewers. I commend you for your courage to do what you believe in and not worry what people think or say. But, anyway, nicely done. I am going to review the way I introduce myself. All the best. Don't let the nay sayers bring you down.
It is "amusing" to see how comments here are like an echo of the high-school years as described by Kevin Bahler : basically, you are laugh at simply because you do things that other people don't do, because you do them your own way, or simply because of trying to be yourself.
What I see here is an act of courage from a man that overcomes his fears and difficulties to share the scares of his past. And all of that, in the hope he could help at least some of us to have a better life. I would be proud to know Kevin and being among his friends...
I agree with u,cavin you are great i really learned something from your video thank you cavin ignore this hate comments from aggressive people.
exactly right, Charlie and Sylvain
Social Proof dude, Beta Males are not accepted
Exactly right. We have a different paths.
I love your energy Kevin! I am forever on the lookout for people exactly like yourself, people willing to deep dive into conversation, be authentic, even if that means not being popular -thank you for sharing your wisdom and your dose of humor, both very much appreciated.
I love love love this Ted Talk. Kevin is wonderful, as I look back, I used to always think to myself during introductions "how can I introduce myself and not sound boring?" because let's be honest, most introductions or "name a fun fact about you" usually aren't as interesting as everyone tries to fit in or sound the same. It always falls down to thinking "what do I love to do?" and it always stands out to people. I love being what people today call weird. Embracing myself attracts those alike and keeps those who aren't away! Subhan'Allah. Be yourself!
Bro you are so excellent perso5 I want to your contact number so please pin your mobile number
At the end, I thought he was going to say "Hi, I'm Kevin, and I like finger painting."
I will die
It's years later and I wished TH-cam allowed us to like a video twice. I'm so sad past me already gave this video a like. Somehow this presentation feels more epic watching it again. This time I wish I was in the audience so I could do a standing ovation for this talk!! Kevin's points here really helped change not only how I introduce myself to people, but more importantly how I define my personality. Every college student needs to watch this!! Bravo! Just bravo, point so wonderfully made!!
Inspiring speech. From now on I'm going to stop trying to 'teach' my autistic daughter the normal way of introducing herself and just allow her to say "hi I'm Lucy and I love Five Nights at Freddies"
Lucy is just real af, its a fire introduction!!!
I Guess The Crowd Died Of Laughter, That’s a Why No Laughing Was Heard.
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I find that through these new generations, with quick and easy access to social media, we are taught this right away. Not to allow others to judge you for who you truly are, but to be yourself everyday of your life and to live it to your fullest.
hey I'm aigerim. I'm from Kazakhstan and I like music. I'm not a musician, but I feel every melody :) I want to travel all around the world, take weird photos and meet interesting people. Also I love God and my biggest wish is to meet Him on a heaven. I'm lazy, but a little bit motivation and I can do a lot work. Yep ...these words are from my heart
대단히 유용한 연설.강의 감사합니다
hiee
chemicals collider superb
riti dwivedi yaaaas :)
chemicals collider super
The audience are like the students in the online class who doesn't turn on their mic for anythin
One of my favorite TEDx talks. Thanks Kevin for giving voice to what we need to say, but have been afraid to.
Hey. I am Micah Hobson and I adore music. I spent years learning various instruments and i'm going out into the world to share my compositions
I never introduce myself in that way unless I'm forced to by probing questions. I like to remain mysterious. A name should suffice.
Micah Hobson
Ahmed Rasheed Yes?
Micah Hobson that's impressive!
chemicals collider eh. All I did was pick these things up. You can be impressed when I learn how to fly
Tough crowd
elix909 geez at least they clapped at the end
@@zephaudi they clapped it was over
His speech makes sense on what is the sad but real truth about today's society. Good job Kevin!
I really don't care if I would have been the only one in the audience but I would have given a standing ovation to this guy.
Your speech is so creative Kevin, not everyone has the courage to apply your advices, people now hide behind brands/family name and so on, we're unable to value the Human's spirit anymore , we need arguments to admire people we need materialistic evidences to love people and that's sad.
This is simple but so powerful. Personally I'm struggling with introducing myself to new faces or friends because I care too much about how they think about me and I'm afraid of giving out a bad first impression. But it is exactly this fear that stops me from being a passionate speaker as I can recall how dispassionate I have been talking to new friends, playing all the safe cards. They could only think of me as a dispassionate, low-energy guy who doesn't like to talk or socialize with people. I think it is time that I should stop caring so much what others think of me, and just be open and passionate about the things I truly love.
Great speech. I totally agree that in our day and age, we are losing the authenticity and become a grey mass. Everyone is talking the same way, commenting the same way, lives life the same way, and very few dare to break free and pursue their uniqueness in spite of everything. Go Kevin!
Great TED talk, this was just what I needed for this week, thank you for sharing.
me too
Kevins message is sincere and pure ......what I find sad are people who are quick to voice negativity and judgment ....is it any wonder the incidence of bullying is on the rise ...as I said "sad". Thank you Kevin your message has been absorbed.
I think his speech was very well delivered. The audience was fine. I don’t think he was looking for laughs. His timing was perfect.
Thanks for the great tips Kevin.
Excellent talk. It´s all about fitting in and peer pressure. As you grow old, you let go of all your ¨shoulds¨and ¨musts¨, and you are finally telling the truth about yourself and you are also finally making friends with the people you truly like, That´s why introductions are so important. The truer they are, the better the communication and the more thruthful the friendships become.
Here's a poem for my appreciation. Thank you!
Empathy
Amidst the shadows that taunt my soul,
Demons beckon, their allure taking its toll.
In the darkest corners, they seductively sway,
As I battle my demons day by day.
Emotional turmoil and unbearable stress,
The weight upon my heart, I confess.
The darker side of my personality lures,
Whispering temptations, offering no cures.
In moments when all seems lost,
When darkness engulfs, consuming the most,
A flicker of light, a belief holds true,
In empathy’s power, I find strength anew.
Through shattered dreams and broken trust,
Empathy lingers, a shield of just.
In understanding others, I see my own plight,
A connection that guides me towards the light.
But in the depths of despair, doubts creep,
Will empathy alone be enough to keep?
In this chaotic world of pain and sorrow,
Can it withstand the trials we must borrow?
I question the depth of my belief,
As demons whisper, sowing seeds of grief.
Yet deep within, a glimmer remains,
A flickering flame that steadfastly sustains.
For empathy, though fragile in its grace,
Holds the power to heal, to erase.
It bridges the gap between our hearts,
In moments of darkness, it imparts.
So, I shall fight against the raging tide,
Embracing empathy, I will not hide.
Though wavering at times, I will be strong,
Finding solace in the understanding song.
For even when demons clamor loud,
I know empathy can break through the shroud.
It binds us together and helps us mend,
A force capable of bringing darkness to an end.
So, let empathy be my guiding light,
A beacon of hope in the darkest night.
With it, I’ll navigate this troubled shore,
And find my way to peace once more.
By The New Aged Diogenes ( After Rehab )
Hi Kevin. I love the way you are and what you stand for. My name is Reuben and I love being grateful for everything God has given me and like putting smile on people's faces.
First of all, congratulations to the guy for at least having a go.
And sure he lacks the charisma of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, but this is a TED Talk.
What can he do to make himself 'be alive' and full of enthusiasm?
What can he do to better connect with his audience?
It was interesting to see he started off with closed gestures and later warmed up to so big wide open ones.
Many have commented that his humour failed or missed the mark...If I had more time, I'd watch it again to see if he closed off when the joke appeared to bomb. This closed gesture is a protective one, a secure one.
It does take a lot of practice and hard work over multiple presentations to pull off a great presentation. Given time, I sure this guy can nail one in the future. I wish him well.
Murray Farrell MC I also noticed that he does not move his legs or if he did, it's only occasional.
He's a product of Toastmasters and my guess is that he's locked into a
style he learnt in that environment standing behind a lectern. There are
many who advocate "The Speaker Stance" and this is what he has
adopted. It's not wrong, but it's a great approach to grow speaker
skills.
I searched unsuccessfully to find his Toastmasters 'level'. Maybe he
will demonstrate another style later on as he hones his skills. But
please give him credit for not rocking or displaying aimless movement
due to nervous energy.
Ted X is different from Ted.
Honesty brings it own satisfaction than the safety of comfort zone. I wish everybody starts sharing their passion, and what makes them happy after watching this.
Thank you Kevin. Your talk was shared at TEDx Kuala Lumpur today and the audience really appreciated it. I watched it again afterwards and found inspiration in your message. Thanks again.
It's clear the audience was filled with muggles/basics/robots/I don't understand why you don't want to sheep people. I laughed every time he said a joke. It was pretty much the reflection of everything he was discussing, it's just those people don't have anything about them that they would like to share without an alcoholic beverage or the right timing. So they will act like they don't understand strange, they will seem above it. But they all know they are weird and strange and by that I simply mean unique and do something a bit off the path from others around them. I think this was great.
Jay Lupin Yeah!
Hello Jay,
I couldn't agree more with your comment. Most people can't even walk up to another person unless they have an alcoholic beverage in their hand. The audience was definitely, not adequate for this speech and gave Kevin a hard time. Hopefully, they learned something from him and became better people themselves.
The crowds smile and chuckles but remain much quieter for respectful reasons. They showed their appreciation after the talk with an applause
He's got some good points. Just be yourself and try to think for yourself. Leave conformity and be unique without forcing it.
Kevin this talk was awesome! It warmed my heart. Thanks for sharing your experience on self-love and being yourself :)
The title of this talk is so simple but the social pyche grounds it covers is phenomenal
No one actually introduces themselves like that in the real world. People just give their name, they don't say anything about themselves. You can convey more about yourself by asking a question of the person you're speaking to than by saying anything about yourself. "Hi, I'm Devin. Do you watch many TED talks? Have any favorites?".
I was thinking the same thing
That is just your experience.
you know nothing Devin.
Hi Devin, I know you are correct, to connect with anyone, connect with what they connect with. abide that your intrest are genuine. Thank you Devin... well served
Great point. Questions about TED talks and favorites creates opportunities to learn and have me too moments which is a good way to genuinely connect with peopel.
This was honestly such a great help. I was having trouble until Tedtalk finally helped me on one problem again. Thank you Tedtalk and especially for your speech, Mr. Kevin Bailer.
You’ve got this!
@@SaltyJuan Thank you for your support Lachy! Yeah! I got this!!
@@suchstyleandswag keep on keeping on brother, one step at a time. Proud of you!
Hi! My name is Sima and I kept thinking there wasn't an audience
this was great, especially the ending. The crowd was wack but God rewarded you through the outreach of the people that weren't in the room for years to come. (Feb.21, 2024)
Interestingly, I feel Kevin is funny! While he could use work on his speech and public speaking skills; he had clear expression and a sense of humor in conveying his experiences and points. I was laughing throughout and his message gave me a new perception on social settings, he got dealt a poor audience here! Keep going Kevin and thank-you.
Great message by Kevin. To 'be a kid' and not hide your humanity. Generally not being afraid to do the right thing.
That was an inspiring speech. Good points were made that will help me in my speech class.
Came on said the truth
i agree with the “safe” intro it’s like everyone in the class says the sameee thing over about themselves, this speech really inspires to make speeches worth something…
This is fantastic! Spoken clearly, message well received, and displayed courage honestly sharing his story.
As for some of the comments that are from people more focused on criticism then growth, you have a new introduction you can use "Hi, my name is...... and I have such low self esteem that I feel the need to try put others down to make myself look better using contrast" which I think is incredibly fitting.
There's nothing wrong with your speech, that isn't cancelled out by what's right with your speech.
You have a great message, and you shared it.
The trolls here are simply people who have low self esteem, are insecure, and lack purpose in their lives.
Keep up the great work Kevin.
you can see how passionate he is about his last statement. the way his facial expression becomes so focused, you can see the fire in his eyes
Geez you guys! His speech was great! There are bad audiences for everybody; it wasn't his fault. If they had laughed at his jokes you wouldn't be responding in such a negative way. Everyone's jokes are prepared at TED, so of course it looks that way. YOU try giving a freaking TED speech. Now seriously, shut the heck up and stop contributing to negativity based off of relative opinions.
What makes you think the reason many others did not find his speech great was the result of the audience not finding his jokes funny?
I love how engaging and clear your tutorials are.
Perfect timing for me to come across this talk. Blown away by it's simple and incredible message. Thank you Kevin.
"I would never have my true friends , if i wasn't willing to be rejected by everybody else"
~ kevin
Thankuu took my notes
to me there was no audio on the crowd. He’s amazing
This was really uplifting to hear... Here I was thinking that I have to go with what the majority say as an intro on campus... I'm tired of stopping at what our majors are...
👏👏👏👏Thank You Sir
Hi I am Marshall Mathers and I am alcoholic
lol
Hi Marshall
You are a genius. Thank you for this.
Lmao
Ермек Исенгалиев .....Honest
And i truly love you. It's the confidence that i love. You didn't even flinch. Hope you are truly happy in life now. Take care.
“Hi I’m nobody, who are you? Are you nobody too? Well don’t tell anyone, they’ll banish us you know.” E Dickinson. 🙏
this guy is genuinely an inspiration to all public speakers, i love this guy
I wish I had a friend like Kevin!
"Hello, My name is meaningless and I am my job"
"Now like i said in the begining, I'm proud of my job"
That's some kind of deep sht man!!
This was an interesting speech. We should always introduce ourselves by saying what we are passionate about, yet we all mention our jobs and our position. It is a sort of comparison we quickly make between individuals we meet. We automatically view people a certain way dependant on how they make a living rather than how they spend their free time.
"I would never have my true friends, if I wasn't willing to be rejected by everybody else."
Very interesting, Kevin Bahler. I will use it. Thanks.
That's nice
The video is about how to introduce yourself.
The speaker, Kevin Bahler, starts the video with a question of how to introduce himself. He then shares his experience of introducing himself. When he was young, he would introduce himself with his name and his favorite things, such as his favorite color or his favorite toy. As he grew older, he started to introduce himself in a safer way, by mentioning things that were expected of him, such as his favorite TV show or his favorite food. He realized that people wanted to fit in and have something in common with others, so they chose to introduce themselves in a way that was safe and acceptable.
In college, Kevin Bahler observed that everyone had the same introduction, which was their major. He realized that people were trying to define themselves within the safety of the established programs. He then mastered the safe introduction, conversation, and friendship, but he found that safe friends were boring. He eventually stopped caring about fitting in and started caring about being happy. He started to introduce himself honestly, mentioning his interests and passions. He found that people who stuck around were awesome and they did things together.
Kevin Bahler learned that it was important to be rejected by others in order to have true friends. He also learned that it was important to let go of the safety of conformity and to meet other self-actualized adults. However, he found that it was difficult to introduce himself in a way that conveyed all of who he was in a single sentence. He challenged the viewers to figure out how to introduce themselves and to inspire others with their own introductions.
Finally, Kevin Bahler closed the video with his own introduction: "Hello my name is Kevin Baylor and I love it when people are truly happy."
I enjoyed this. Two thumbs up!
his way of speaking is so easy to understand. wonderful speech.
Thank you Kevin! That was awesome ! I am happy for that thought. Everybody is wonderfully unique!
“Hi my name is Kevin and this room is clearly cold”
Your speech inspired me Kevin. I will surely rephrase the way I introduce myself next time. Thank you!
He really grows on you by the end. What a great guy.
Hi, my name is Gorden and i loved the speech. It was touching. It was honest. And i felt pretty damn inspired by it.
You go, Kevin--- making Kev's everywhere proud❤
Hi Kevin, loved your speech so much, thank you. I think we have so much in common!
Saying what are truly happy to you, and looking for others whose have these commons and love it!
Hi Kevin. it is absolutely well said. Your talk definitely inspired me how to introduce myself from now and on. I am also tired of introducing myself in a way to fit in. Cheers.
This is a fresh and authentic self-introduction speech. Thank you Kevin!
I am watching this today and it was all I was looking for ☺️ thank you!
why are these people even allowed to be a part of audience
this mans delivered such a good speech and they didn't even laugh
His words at the end:
"my name is Kevin Bahler and Iove it when people are truly happy."
Thank you .
“”My name is kevin bahler and I love it when people are truly happy.””
stop caring fitting in ,start carring about being happy ,❤️
Shot for every time he says "My name is Kevin"
I want to be Kevin's friend he's super awesome!😄 Too much anxiety in this world already, thank you for throwing in some positivity spice.
IF I MET SOMEONE WHO SAID “MY FAVORITE BAND IS MUSE” THATS IT. WE ARE HAVING A 5 HOUR DISCUSSION ABOUT THEM AND WE ARE SOULMATES. It’s funny how when he said that I lit up!! I would love for more people to try to honestly express themselves the same way I do
“Hello, My name is meaningless and I am my job”
That actually hits hard
His speech nicely done in very calm manner. His audience? Is very hard to pleased tho, what a crowd.
"Stop caring about fitting in,
Start caring about being happy"
Thanks Kevin, it's reassuring we share the same values, An awesome presentation!
Kevin has a heart of gold
Thank you so much....I feel a little less sad about not having friends or friend circle in traditional sense while I was in high school.
When in college all the other baseball players used to rib me about reading books all the time and doing my school work. It wasn't any fun,but Granny was paying for me to be there and those were her requirements. I owe Granny a lot for teaching me to work for what you get.
watch at 1.25 speed to make him enthusiastic
I feel like this is another TED talk that advertises happiness as a valuable goal in itself, yet defines happiness as extroversion absent of narcissism. Which is really just using the energy of other people without paying regard to the value, good or bad, of said people.
Maybe it's my lack of introductions, but I can't recall the last time someone introduced themselves with more then their name.