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

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  • @CAPS_AMERICA
    @CAPS_AMERICA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @manekina7305
    @manekina7305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @autumn-vl4vw
    @autumn-vl4vw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @bboyneon92
    @bboyneon92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @suiylawcoconsultanciescame701
    @suiylawcoconsultanciescame701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @michaelahardy4420
    @michaelahardy4420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @TomSutherland210
    @TomSutherland210 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @liveuntamed
    @liveuntamed 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ivack7380
    @ivack7380 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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:)

  • @TheRoadrunz
    @TheRoadrunz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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...

  • @lous.1548
    @lous.1548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @SabelaSisters
    @SabelaSisters 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @yozelynflores6379
    @yozelynflores6379 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @nigelbmichaels
    @nigelbmichaels 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    wonderful, inspiring. Thank you

  • @mobk9774
    @mobk9774 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Luumelan
    @Luumelan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @dhaminir5688
    @dhaminir5688 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Relatable and really motivating.

  • @SOFI_READS
    @SOFI_READS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous talk! Thank you so much!

  • @swopeboi
    @swopeboi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @arlinegeorge6967
    @arlinegeorge6967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 .

  • @sheilamore3261
    @sheilamore3261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kenneyokennedy
    @kenneyokennedy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @SandeepKumar-bt7is
    @SandeepKumar-bt7is 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great message wonderfully explained

  • @KHN1991
    @KHN1991 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A truly inspirational speech 👍

    • @pilus6029
      @pilus6029 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @wimpiburger8078
    @wimpiburger8078 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dankie Emma - baie inspirerend & positief uitdagend.

  • @billionairenow81
    @billionairenow81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @a9nh
    @a9nh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great talk. Thank you Emma.

  • @ellen4078
    @ellen4078 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for sharing your story.

  • @magdapieters9304
    @magdapieters9304 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @andydragonfisher6900
    @andydragonfisher6900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing woman 🙏

  • @preciouszak4373
    @preciouszak4373 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Emma, 😊

  • @Ricardoarieira82
    @Ricardoarieira82 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you!

  • @dorismuronga923
    @dorismuronga923 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    strong and inspiring speech

  • @amankapila8839
    @amankapila8839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you .....

  • @adelRX7
    @adelRX7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, I enjoyed this

  • @kayla3972
    @kayla3972 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great speech i needed this!

  • @coolice743
    @coolice743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cried

  • @sutats
    @sutats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NFG. That's the way to live life.

  • @rajkumarbhawariya9955
    @rajkumarbhawariya9955 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simply great

  • @KateLate____
    @KateLate____ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sureshscribnar
    @sureshscribnar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mirellavidriezca1119
    @mirellavidriezca1119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I suffer severe depression.

  • @jamiececilielange5249
    @jamiececilielange5249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @하림O
    @하림O 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch later 3:02

  • @flowwiththeuniverse31
    @flowwiththeuniverse31 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    me too. looking in the mirror!!

  • @TheSeliMD
    @TheSeliMD 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There should be a talk about uneffectiveness of ted talks

  • @mohamedespace5031
    @mohamedespace5031 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mohammedshihab3489
    @mohammedshihab3489 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How a beautiful you are,

  • @poknari
    @poknari 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nikhil_mahajan685
    @nikhil_mahajan685 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to have coffee with you . 😁

  • @StutteringCoach1
    @StutteringCoach1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to deactivate.

  • @BitTorrentGemini
    @BitTorrentGemini 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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