The more we try to stay comfortable today, the more uncomfortable we will be tomorrow. There really is no destination, there is only exploring, exploring and exploring.
If you take it easy on yourself not wanting to do the extra, then life will be hard on you. But if you do the hard things to be extraordinary then life will be easy on you .
Promise to: 1. Take the nail out of your head. * These can be: - Bad habits - Unresolved past experiences - “Rules” or “Assumptions” - Fear * Speak truth which we indeed have these nails. Acknowledge. * Everything you want is on the other side of “Worst First”. (Often on the other side which you currently fear on.) 2. Follow your Energy (not your passion) * Concept of Nine Lives - imagine 9 parallel universes to partake in. - 1st Life will be the one which you are doing at this very moment. The rest will primarily be imagined as through what gives you vehement excitation. (ie. at X Life will be what you wanted to be, hobbies, learning and trying out new skills, etc.) - Rule #1 : They all have to start today. - Rule #2 : Find things you are excited about. - As you’re in Path 1, pull something in from one of your other lives. - To put halt of fear, hence, to follow your energy: What would l do if l knew l would not fail? - The human soul needs something to hope for. 3. Go all in. Now. - “Until one is committed there is always hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.” - Our inner critics’ most dangerous words to say: Not now. - Your fear have the most power over you, when they are in the recesses of your subconscious mind. - You + Energy + All-in + As long as it takes = Enough &/ or Most powerful force there is - Energy is abundant. The more you tap into it, the more you have. And the more you give it away, the more you get back. “The Power is already inside you right now, and the way to access is through your second voice. It will show you where to direct it. Which voice will you listen to?”
I woke up at 4am and put on this boring looking video to help me fall back asleep. 30 min later, this dude has me so inspired I had to spring out of bed to write out my dreams and the fears holding me back. Wishing you all the courage to challenge your fears today
Welcome to Top Gs World , don't stay down. Take a red pill everyday n defeat the matrix in small steps by becoming ur Best self n achieve ur Goals n FIRE no. 🙏🙂
Sounds good, doesn't work most of the time. Something to get young people hyped up and reaching for something they're not at all qualified or ready for. Similar speech for sending young troops to die for in the trenches.
Ok this is some divine level coincidence. Just yesterday I wrote in my journal exactly about this voice, I wrote “ do the hard things that in your heart know are the right things to do” “if there is an urge there probably is a meaning to be found” and this is like the expanded version of exactly what I had in mind. Blessed
You will only have a few paths that will bring out your full force. Those paths will be unique to you. If you're courageous enough to go all-in with all your energy in the right path, you'll be able to do something that will look impossible for everyone else. And was only meant to be achieved by you - and that my-friend is your purpose of life.
Unfortunately, many people have life circumstances that don't allow them to follow their energy, even if they were brave enough to do so. Family health problems, lack of finances, etc. It's a privilege to even consider this as an option for many.
Not true. My dad reinvented himself in his 70s despite health problems, lack of finances, broken relationships etc. There is always a way to follow your energy. Your comment shows you didn't understand the central point and confused it with moving away from a stable job.
There is always a way out of everything so that you can follow your energy. Unfortunately that might include abandoning you family and doing your thing. For a lot of us that is not a sacrifice we are willing to make. Making money is not the only metric for success although the world thinks that.
00:07 Escape from corporate monotony 02:17 Listening to inner voice for life change 06:29 Accessing your true voice leads to limitless potential 08:36 Identifying and removing the 'nails' holding us back from reaching our full potential is key to living at full power. 12:18 Overcome fear by pursuing what you fear most. 14:11 Follow your energy, not a nebulous passion 17:58 Commit fully to things that give you energy 19:53 Inner critic's impact on pursuing dreams 23:20 Overcoming procrastination and taking action with full energy. 24:58 Being all in on something shifts your identity and reduces inner conflict. 28:48 Navigating the existential crisis of life transitions 30:36 Find your meaning of life and live at full power.
“The voice of fear will lead you to a life that’s too small." Love this!! Great tangible lessons about how to reach your full potential and live a life that fulfills you. I’m taking notes! ✍🏼
“When I give advice to my students, I give advice to myself.“ Love the sharing about existential crisis! Thanks for always being a source of inspiration Graham!
Powerful, insightful, funny, this lecture has it all. Graham Weaver is a master storyteller effortlessly weaving personal stories with deep learnings. As an Integration coach, I've been sharing variations on these themes with my clients for many years, but I really appreciated the way Graham packaged the message with poignancy, lightness and clarity. My favorite insight is how we often resort to building a helmet around us to protect the nail in our head rather than pulling it out. It's a powerful insight that you'll have to watch the lecture to understand what I just said--it will be well worth your time!
I come back to this video time and again when I am feeling demotivated, fearful and anxious. Thanks Graham for this inspiring, motivational speech. Super grateful to you for sharing your wisdom.
After I got sober (1994), I began to understand how much "fear" dictated my behavior. The people in my recovery group, didn't seem to be bothered by much of anything. In fact, they laughed at things that normally wouldn't be too funny. As the days, weeks, and months turned into years, I was laughing with them. I realized that their "happy, joyous, and free" was based on a belief and trust in something greater than what they could see...and it totally changed my life for the better. All I really had to do was "Act as if", and in doing so, the abstract became tangible. While I am far from perfect, I have mostly ceased fighting everything and everybody. The absence of "fear", has led me to a life of abundance. ✌❤ 🙂 Mark
investing in yourself is the most valuable thing you can do. Discipline is often misunderstood, but reading Bruce Thornwood's "Unveiling Your Hidden Potential" gave me the tools to build it and distinguish my mindset from others.
@@tainaperes3441most likely a bot. Let us be aware that there are bots advertising their books as an easy insert in these motivational/lecture videos.
"Follow your energy", What a great quote to hear instead follow your passion. This talk was great and I learned so much from this single video. I am in my third year of college and for the past two years, I have been living my college life in fear and making it smaller and smaller. It was pathetic. I wanted it out of my chest but I feared my friends would not understand. But now I will implement whatever he told me to embrace that feeling, defeat it, and go forward. I hope everyone like me watches this, learns, and starts implementing it as soon as possible.
I’m in my early 30s and felt this really strongly earlier this year. Like the lecturer, I went soul searching - travelled across 3 continents, went to Nepal on a meditation retreat. I think going all in on something - like I had with my first start up - is the most rewarding thing ever. Anything else feels like a betrayal to who I am, my identity. Once I did find the thing I want to do though, the hard thing is balancing what I want to do with the life I want to live - all the costs that are required. So I find myself with my second startup and about to start a new corporate job. I don’t know if I’ll like this new life or not, but for now at least I feel like I’m living an authentic, balanced version of myself.
Some people are smart enough to question advice that is posted here, knowing that life cannot be summed up as simply as this speaker portrays it. A smart person knows to do what's best for them, knowing that there is no guidebook, and knowing all the while that not everybody will help you or be your friend. We have fears built in to protect the self from harm. I suppose overcoming fear is good, but being fearless might land you on s bumpy uncomfortable road.
As a 25 years old feeling so stuck in life, this is one of the videos that has the power to change everything. Listening to him with my full attention has unlocked something in me. Now I feel ready to let my life crash and burn (in a positive way) because it get worse first.
I am in my 40s and fear of failure/overthinking unknowingly is the major roadblock I realized. This is an awesome video which I came across. Thanks for making this one. Truly apprecaite !!
Thank you, youtube, for connecting like-minded people🤝.Graham, I just want to tell you one thing. You have won your life by dedicating your life following the path you have chosen and lived to your fullest. I am 25 years old guy, and I had this in my mind for long. How to live to the fullest and what is the meaning of life. The title doesn't justify the content. To live a fulfilled life you direct your energy as directed by soul and there are lot of distraction keeping you from achieving this goal. One of the factors is fear. But there are a lot that we can explore. Thanks a ton that I have learned something from a seeker. Keep on seeking❤
What a coincidence. I came across this video today, a few days after I got laid off from a corporate job that was stable and well paying, but that was slowly draining my soul. I’ve felt burnt out for a long time, and now I know why. This is one of the most insightful talks I’ve ever seen. 💜
Wow, this almost made me cry because I realized that I have been blocking myself due to fear and thinking I need to be at a certain stage in life before I can try anything😢 Great talk!
Same! I've missed a lot of opportunities literally in front of me, job invites here and there but because of overthinking and self doubt, I didn't even try 😭💔
Wow, this is good. So many gems. "Focus on your energy, not your passion," love that take. The opening story with the run, hahaha. Among the best commencement speeches I've heard, appreciate the actionable advice/tools. Thank you Graham!
When we choose to work in industry, I have observed often times the company takes a decision for you in career path. If we still have a desire to pursue our interests, it is possible to channel our energy toward the shared objective or venturing out to start your own business. I have often seen many making a positive progress with enthusiasm, wisdom, network and experience. Thanks Graham and Stanford Graduate School of Business for sharing the How to Live your Life at Full Power.
21:04 - no one ever gives up, they just delay 23:03 - just do it, don’t start later cuz it’ll turn to never 24:00 - you + energy + all-in + as long as it takes = enough
Graham, you have been inspiring those around you with your authentic and "all-in" attitude for the past 30+ years that I have known you. These students are lucky to have you as a mentor.
You're a blessing sir. I never imagined I'd be able to listen to golden stuff like this from India. Goosebumps all the way. I loved your previous last lecture (Do your thing) one. I shared it more than any other video
This has been appearing on my feeds and I have never watched Graham. Finally I decided to click and watch, best video I have watched in years…thank you
The words and the upliftment I got after watching the video was incredible. Listen inner voice, find the purpose and live with that purpose full of energy.
You Sir, are truly the messenger of god. Such an enlightening message. Best one i’ve ever heard in my life. I haven’t found a meaning for my life although i know my strengths. Such a co incidence i’m here in the Bay Area struggling with finances as i got laid off 6 months ago, only to realize how powerful education & prestigious universities are to provide the quality of teaching. Decided to go all in to apply into LEAD program using my credit cards and make the best of the value. Love you for the beautiful heartfelt valuable lessons just life changing.
It is very different with me. My passion gives me energy. Passion gives me my goal and plan to achieve it. Without passion or purpose, I’d just give up!! That happened with me for 3 years, but once I rekindled what I’ve lost within me - the energy and the DRIVE returned and I am now in the right path once more! ❤
Ever once a while you come across a life changing experince and you get inspired to make a change in your life. This video exactly does that. Thanx for sharing your life experiance😀
@@grahamcweaver 1. I am going to spend more time on things which gave me energy like playing soccer, working out and I also love Reading. 2. As I am also an MBA Student and I will also start my own business and go all in. Currently I am trying to figure out my business idea. 3 and also i am going to pull the nail out and that for me is valuable time wasted on social media which disturbs my mental health. Nd Sir could you suggest me your top 5 books related to figuring out the start-up Idea. I hope this reply reaches you😀
This video truly spoke to me. I have always been to listen and follow my inner voice but had trouble quietening my inner critic. You've given me a weapon to add to my arsenal. Thank you!
Loved every bit of Graham's talk...... "focus on your energy....." So true... the graphics made it even more appealing... so grateful that this popped up on my phone... Very well articulated straight from the heart.... 🙏🪔🌻❤
Thank you Graham Weaver You have changed my life , I am no longer waiting I am 37years Old South African Black Women and have shelved my aspirations because of "not now not me " Thank you!
Great presentation! I won't forget about the nail in my head. More importantly, I'll pull out the nail and live my life to the fullest! Being your best self everyday! Thank you Graham.
1. How can I identify the nail on my head? 2. My energy also wants me to quit my job but you know, bills. 3. I always go all in. But maybe I am going all in on the wrong things. My inner voice tells me to f everyone, but the reality is I can't do that in this modern society. Searching for the meaning of life requires for me to allocate a lot of resources which I don't have. My inner voice also tells me to follow my passion, which contradicts the message of this great TED talk.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:33 *🏃 Graham Weaver followed his inner truth and made a promise to listen to his inner voice.* 05:22 *🗣️ Internal conflict exists between the survival instinct (fear) and inner wisdom (intuition), with the latter leading to a more fulfilling life.* 13:54 *⚡ Find your energy by exploring different paths that excite you, rather than solely following a single passion.* 18:23 *🔒 Fully commit to your endeavors without hesitancy to avoid ineffectiveness and wasted energy.* 21:49 *💪 Overcoming fear of failure involves identifying and addressing your fears to gain confidence.* 23:16 *🚀 Don't wait for certain conditions to start pursuing your dreams; go all in with energy and commitment.* 25:39 *💡 Going all in with your endeavors leads to a shift in identity, reduced inner conflict, and sustained energy.* 27:37 *🔥 The most powerful force for embarking on a journey is going all in and utilizing your existing drive and character.* 31:58 *💬 Listen to your inner voice, remove mental barriers, follow where your energy leads, and commit fully to living at full power.* Made with HARPA AI
What a gift to graduates. I'd have loved knowing this back then. I'm enjoying retirement and I did a lot in my career(s) but these tips would have resonated with me. I hope this goes viral.
Very motivational lecture.Once I want to start a software company working in AI. I planned the software product line. I want to make a software company based on research activity. But I don't know business management. At the same time, though I completed Master in computer applications from National institute of technology,India, I did not learn AI. So, though that type of company will be very advanced but proper business route is not clear. So I want to learn MBA from Stanford GSB. At the same time, I have an alternate path. I want to be a leader of change of my country, India. It is also very unknown to me. But I feel that this path is far more challenging. To be successful as leader, leadership training is necessary which I can get in Stanford GSB through MBA as I came to know about 2nd year Aurbekul leadership fellow. I feel that will help me. Thanks.
Wow this is sooo unique and insightful --"The way your second language talks to you is through energy. It doesn't use words. It uses your whole body and shows you things for which you have energy". I emphasize so much with it and with the not following your passion part. I really don't know what my passion is but everybody would sense what gives them energy.
I am just fortunate enough that i fumbled upon something like this on youtube, which eventually made me think of all the wrong steps that i am trying to make just to convince my first voice. My fears. Thanks for inspiring millions in this lost world.
12:12 "Everything that you want is on the other side of worst first" Wow! Hearing that while presently in my "worst first" is like a lifeline. To be living your worst fear and needing to choose to face it at the same time, I'm surprised I haven't mentally and emotionally napped yet. Wait a minute, I kinda have!
Nice said, follow your energy not your passion. If the passion is film making only a part of all genres, styles and stories give you energy. Only a part suits you. You will be successful when you want it as bad as you wanna breathe. And you wanna breathe now so do it now. When you deliver meaningful service to others YOU WILL BE successful
Just amazing. A defined set of 3 steps that actually can be implemented with little effort as compared to the generic advice of lot others (follow passion, work hard etc. etc.). Thanks a lot!
Ok this is great. But there is survival bias: the ones who went big and didn't succeed, don't get to present in a seminar like this. You could go big and end up unemployed and homeless. Not saying that you shouldn't go big, but it's paramount to hear both sides of the story. If you are gonna do something, listen to both success and failure stories. Otherwise you are just looking for confirmation.
This is such an important take. So many people go through life and work really, really hard but due to reasons that are sometimes out of their control, (starting a business just as the 2008 recession hit), they didn’t hit the level of success of which they deserve. Sometimes good fortune just happens and other times it’s just the opposite. It’s okay to acknowledge that and still strive for new levels of motivation.
The worst part is none of these famous speakers. Talk about all the people who went big and failed. Do they not know or they know and consciously not sharing?
At first I couldnt understand what he meant by "energy" and by the time started explaining it, it's basically something that gets you excited and has a lot of "will" to actually do it. Not sure if it is just me but I started feeling it differently and started to cry.
OMG this is the perfect talk for me right now. I'm dealing with the exact situation he's describing. I'm stuck in a dead-end job in the government that I hate but yet I don't seem to have the energy and the focus to leave this job and go after a better position elsewhere. 😢
A mind blogging talk, where in my second voice just went on to become the leader, and now wants to rule over my life...I will be strong from inside as my second thought has taken the voice...
This video played randomly on my list while I was driving. This couldn't have been at a more crucial time in my life, when I'm standing at the crossroads. I have let fear overtake my existence, I have been living in a state of drained energy far too long. I have decided to run towards the energy. I'm listening to this again to do the exercise Graham talks about, I want to live my life to the fullest and not fear continue to overshadow it, I'm not putting it off till tomorrow.
Absolutely seminal. One of the most meaningful speeches I’ve seen from Ted. I really liked this speaker. He seems very wise and deep but also, quite fittingly full of energy
I agree. But lack of appropriate fear can lead to a life that's very short. The difficulty is learning from the normal human emotion called " fear." Too much is no good. Neither is too little any good.
Amazing and easy to understand the easy strategy for doing what we want to do. Achieving any goal is easy if you learn these simple tactics and apply. " Most people spend most of their life never committing to things. This is a huge waste of energy." Thank you lecturer.
Key takeaways from the speech: * There are two voices inside you: the voice of fear and the voice of your true self. * The voice of fear is loud and tells you to doubt yourself and play it safe. * The voice of your true self is quieter but wiser. It speaks through your intuition and energy. * Don't follow your passion but follow your energy. Notice what activities give you energy and lean into those. * Do an exercise called "Nine Lives" to identify the things that excite you and give you energy. * Pursue the thing you would do if you knew you wouldn't fail. * Make three promises: * Take the nail out of your head - When you are stuck on a problem, acknowledge it and address it. * Go towards the things that give you energy - Move in the direction of what excites you. * Go all in - Don't wait, commit fully to the things that matter to you. * The meaning of life is to find your meaning of life and live it to the fullest potential.
This is by far the best presentation I have ever listened to. I can really see myself in the situations he described, and I am starting to implement these concepts in my own life, starting today. Just awesome❤💪
I would say if you are in your 20 to 30s you can take risk but after that you have to think twice about what you are going to do because it will effect your partner , your family. And you won't have too much time and resources to correct that mistake you made after taking high risk. ✌️✌️
I always wanted to join in Indian army, but now i am into IT, i have exhausted my attempts gave exam 4 times, took into online coaching also, but was not able to get into. I still am trying to find meaning into my job everyday. Yesterday i was into a mall just to get my daily groceries, and then i suddenly saw the gentleman cadets of the Indian army aspiring to become the next officer. I don't know how should i put my energy into my job now. I am very grateful that this job has given me a sense of security but getting into IT was never my dream it never was. I remember the first day when i got into the job, my colleagues asked me if i was into army before, i felt happy that they recognised me that i looked like them, but it was empty for me. I just said, i was aspiring to become one, but could never become one. I get paid well, i am into WFH working comfortably from the comfort of my home, but whenever i am with myself, i find myself lost into thoughts that in this life i couldn't become a soldier and i should live with it.
Hey Surmani, I hope you are doing well. I do not think that you should give up on your dreams of becoming a soldier. Is there a certain quality of a soldier that you enjoy? If so, I would look into something that could just be as exciting as that certain quality and chase it. I just watched the video and am currently finding what truly excites me at this moment. Good luck brother.
What would I do if I knew I wouldn’t fail? I dropped out of university after a year because I was afraid of failing in school, I’m now regretting because my life feels worthless as I lack purpose and direction. I feel stuck in this 9-5 routine and I’m so burnouts and mentally drained this video was so enlightening to me in so many ways. Thank you for posting ❤
I couldnt control the urge to stand up in the end and clap as well at the end of the speech alone in my room. If you are reading this, know that you are not alone.
This is so helpful. Muchas gracias. I am 56 and I have spent years building my business and it is so stressful. My inner voice says sell now and move to Spain or Italy. I have fear I will sell too soon and I won’t have the security I need. I found it easier to risk when I had nothing. I’m going to work trough this fear. Thank you!
That is true. It is easier to risk when you have nothing. It's also easier to risk when you are in your youth. I'm reminded of a poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.
But you have the skills and knowledge from building that business, you also know how that business works, you have clients and connections. So what, you move to Italy after selling and you have your down time and space to relax and think. Worse case scenario is, you can start again, but build it better and remove them stress points. All the things you think you need, you don’t. If you have family and loving friends you’re doing very well. Let go of the business and you’ll see you have nothing to lose at all but everything to gain.
Beautiful beautiful advice am listening to on this early morning first day of August month. Experienced what he says energy multiply as you remove the nail from your head and do what you were meant to do. Thank you very inspiring for me for struggling to move on inspite of in my country the mighty Indian armed forces joined by catholic nuns n priests And others with mystical powers are desperately trying to prove our god is not only mighty but destructively destroy you and your generations to come. Hopefully they succeed if they are right and I am wrong or evil. Just wanted to live an ordinary human life. Thank you love and peace to all
The first voice - fight or flight response (ego?) ; the second voice - inner wisdom; intuition; the god (the superego?) Access full power by listening to the second voice, which contains your dream, your path and your energy. The promise to get myself unstuck: Take the nail out of your head. And the nail i have is my bad habits. Scrolling, and procrastinating, smoking, saying things i don’t do/lie, taking medication instead of doing other things to help it, Fears that make me stay paralyzed. Why not pulling the nails out? 1. We haven’t admitted that we have one. Solution: speak your truth. Instead of putting energy into protecting the nail, 2. There’s plateau, it will get worse first when you reach the next height.
Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world!
Wish you the same! Happy Diwali ❤
Thank you and same to you and all too!
@@familywu3869 Thank you
To you too.
The more we try to stay comfortable today, the more uncomfortable we will be tomorrow. There really is no destination, there is only exploring, exploring and exploring.
Well said
Strongly agree ❤
If you take it easy on yourself not wanting to do the extra, then life will be hard on you. But if you do the hard things to be extraordinary then life will be easy on you .
Promise to:
1. Take the nail out of your head.
* These can be:
- Bad habits
- Unresolved past experiences
- “Rules” or “Assumptions”
- Fear
* Speak truth which we indeed have these nails. Acknowledge.
* Everything you want is on the other side of “Worst First”. (Often on the other side which you currently fear on.)
2. Follow your Energy (not your passion)
* Concept of Nine Lives
- imagine 9 parallel universes to partake in.
- 1st Life will be the one which you are doing at this very moment. The rest will primarily be imagined as through what gives you vehement excitation. (ie. at X Life will be what you wanted to be, hobbies, learning and trying out new skills, etc.)
- Rule #1 : They all have to start today.
- Rule #2 : Find things you are excited about.
- As you’re in Path 1, pull something in from one of your other lives.
- To put halt of fear, hence, to follow your energy: What would l do if l knew l would not fail?
- The human soul needs something to hope for.
3. Go all in. Now.
- “Until one is committed there is always hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.”
- Our inner critics’ most dangerous words to say: Not now.
- Your fear have the most power over you, when they are in the recesses of your subconscious mind.
- You + Energy + All-in + As long as it takes = Enough &/ or Most powerful force there is
- Energy is abundant. The more you tap into it, the more you have. And the more you give it away, the more you get back.
“The Power is already inside you right now, and the way to access is through your second voice. It will show you where to direct it. Which voice will you listen to?”
I woke up at 4am and put on this boring looking video to help me fall back asleep.
30 min later, this dude has me so inspired I had to spring out of bed to write out my dreams and the fears holding me back.
Wishing you all the courage to challenge your fears today
Fabulous! Good luck to you. Watch it again in a month to reinforce!!❤🎉
@@nancye7520 Yes refreshing and a reminder is so important.
Welcome to Top Gs World , don't stay down. Take a red pill everyday n defeat the matrix in small steps by becoming ur Best self n achieve ur Goals n FIRE no. 🙏🙂
❤🎉@@nancye7520
Amazing Advice-
1. Face your Fears
2. Follow your Energy
3. Go all in
Go all in NOW
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Correction: generic advice.
Remove your nails
Sounds good, doesn't work most of the time. Something to get young people hyped up and reaching for something they're not at all qualified or ready for. Similar speech for sending young troops to die for in the trenches.
Ok this is some divine level coincidence. Just yesterday I wrote in my journal exactly about this voice, I wrote “ do the hard things that in your heart know are the right things to do” “if there is an urge there probably is a meaning to be found” and this is like the expanded version of exactly what I had in mind. Blessed
Congratulations 🎉, you are doing great
Brooo! This is ME! Even though, we are at different points and understanding, everything you said greatly resonates with me!
@@goodluckraph Amazing! I hope you achieve big success in life.
Follow that voice which tells you what is right and what is wrong for you in this life. That's it. Maybe it's called conscience or inner voice
Beautiful
“Energy is the language of your soul”…underrated quote
I loved that!
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Well said
You will only have a few paths that will bring out your full force. Those paths will be unique to you. If you're courageous enough to go all-in with all your energy in the right path, you'll be able to do something that will look impossible for everyone else. And was only meant to be achieved by you - and that my-friend is your purpose of life.
Yes! Exactly. Love that summary.
Amen 🙏
Beautiful
I just want a husband, lol
❤
In 50 years of life, this is some of the best advice I’ve ever heard! So well explained.
53 here. pretty good indeed. Wise advice. We are raised to be fearful. especially of what other people would think.
Agreed@@bobnandez
Well said
Older you get it feels you have more to lose so i hold off making changes unless involuntarily forced to do so.
Unfortunately, many people have life circumstances that don't allow them to follow their energy, even if they were brave enough to do so. Family health problems, lack of finances, etc. It's a privilege to even consider this as an option for many.
True, but there's is always a way out in every situation, most times we don't look close enough. We allow the problem to overwhelm us.
Not true. My dad reinvented himself in his 70s despite health problems, lack of finances, broken relationships etc. There is always a way to follow your energy. Your comment shows you didn't understand the central point and confused it with moving away from a stable job.
There is always a way out of everything so that you can follow your energy. Unfortunately that might include abandoning you family and doing your thing. For a lot of us that is not a sacrifice we are willing to make. Making money is not the only metric for success although the world thinks that.
The only thing you need is free will.
00:07 Escape from corporate monotony
02:17 Listening to inner voice for life change
06:29 Accessing your true voice leads to limitless potential
08:36 Identifying and removing the 'nails' holding us back from reaching our full potential is key to living at full power.
12:18 Overcome fear by pursuing what you fear most.
14:11 Follow your energy, not a nebulous passion
17:58 Commit fully to things that give you energy
19:53 Inner critic's impact on pursuing dreams
23:20 Overcoming procrastination and taking action with full energy.
24:58 Being all in on something shifts your identity and reduces inner conflict.
28:48 Navigating the existential crisis of life transitions
30:36 Find your meaning of life and live at full power.
@theanraj Thank you!
Well said
“The voice of fear will lead you to a life that’s too small." Love this!! Great tangible lessons about how to reach your full potential and live a life that fulfills you. I’m taking notes! ✍🏼
Thank you Audrey!!
Same here! Taking notes❤
Well said
- Face your fears
- Follow your energy
- Go all in
Yup. That's the summary in 9 words!!
Still watch the whole video. This needs to be beaten into your mind so you will take action.
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Well said
Bro is casually giving you the secret to put an end to all your suffering. I’m literally crying rn
Well said
You need help
You need help
“When I give advice to my students, I give advice to myself.“ Love the sharing about existential crisis! Thanks for always being a source of inspiration Graham!
Thank you!!
nonsense sister
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Well said
Secret Pathway To Triumph blew my mind. I’ve shared them with friends, and they’re all amazed at the shifts in their mindset.
Well said
Powerful, insightful, funny, this lecture has it all. Graham Weaver is a master storyteller effortlessly weaving personal stories with deep learnings. As an Integration coach, I've been sharing variations on these themes with my clients for many years, but I really appreciated the way Graham packaged the message with poignancy, lightness and clarity. My favorite insight is how we often resort to building a helmet around us to protect the nail in our head rather than pulling it out. It's a powerful insight that you'll have to watch the lecture to understand what I just said--it will be well worth your time!
Well said
I come back to this video time and again when I am feeling demotivated, fearful and anxious. Thanks Graham for this inspiring, motivational speech. Super grateful to you for sharing your wisdom.
After I got sober (1994), I began to understand how much "fear" dictated my behavior. The people in my recovery group, didn't seem to be bothered by much of anything. In fact, they laughed at things that normally wouldn't be too funny.
As the days, weeks, and months turned into years, I was laughing with them. I realized that their "happy, joyous, and free" was based on a belief and trust in something greater than what they could see...and it totally changed my life for the better.
All I really had to do was "Act as if", and in doing so, the abstract became tangible. While I am far from perfect, I have mostly ceased fighting everything and everybody. The absence of "fear", has led me to a life of abundance. ✌❤ 🙂 Mark
i too sobered up in 1994...aa and eckhart tolle
@@jerryprather7958 Happy, joyous, and free since 2000. Congratulations!
investing in yourself is the most valuable thing you can do. Discipline is often misunderstood, but reading Bruce Thornwood's "Unveiling Your Hidden Potential" gave me the tools to build it and distinguish my mindset from others.
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Well said
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@@tainaperes3441most likely a bot. Let us be aware that there are bots advertising their books as an easy insert in these motivational/lecture videos.
@@tainaperes3441I think so, because it was on another video podcast I watched. To see it again means it is likely it is
"Follow your energy", What a great quote to hear instead follow your passion. This talk was great and I learned so much from this single video. I am in my third year of college and for the past two years, I have been living my college life in fear and making it smaller and smaller. It was pathetic. I wanted it out of my chest but I feared my friends would not understand. But now I will implement whatever he told me to embrace that feeling, defeat it, and go forward. I hope everyone like me watches this, learns, and starts implementing it as soon as possible.
So happy it was helpful for you! Wishing you all the best!
Well said
I’m in my early 30s and felt this really strongly earlier this year. Like the lecturer, I went soul searching - travelled across 3 continents, went to Nepal on a meditation retreat. I think going all in on something - like I had with my first start up - is the most rewarding thing ever. Anything else feels like a betrayal to who I am, my identity. Once I did find the thing I want to do though, the hard thing is balancing what I want to do with the life I want to live - all the costs that are required. So I find myself with my second startup and about to start a new corporate job. I don’t know if I’ll like this new life or not, but for now at least I feel like I’m living an authentic, balanced version of myself.
This will be one of those evergreen videos. Watch this 20 years from now and it'll still hold true.
Wow. Thank you so much!!
20 Years, 200 of 2000, it doesn’t matter. This is universal wisdom, so I think time is irrelevant. What an amazing talk.
Well said
Some people are smart enough to question advice that is posted here, knowing that life cannot be summed up as simply as this speaker portrays it. A smart person knows to do what's best for them, knowing that there is no guidebook, and knowing all the while that not everybody will help you or be your friend. We have fears built in to protect the self from harm. I suppose overcoming fear is good, but being fearless might land you on s bumpy uncomfortable road.
As a 25 years old feeling so stuck in life, this is one of the videos that has the power to change everything. Listening to him with my full attention has unlocked something in me. Now I feel ready to let my life crash and burn (in a positive way) because it get worse first.
Best of luck you can do it
Well said
what happened - i am the referee.. did u burn and crash like you swore??
crumble myself as I used to do,and even surpass that level （ five months later ， I will come back
I am in my 40s and fear of failure/overthinking unknowingly is the major roadblock I realized. This is an awesome video which I came across. Thanks for making this one. Truly apprecaite !!
Thank you, youtube, for connecting like-minded people🤝.Graham, I just want to tell you one thing. You have won your life by dedicating your life following the path you have chosen and lived to your fullest. I am 25 years old guy, and I had this in my mind for long. How to live to the fullest and what is the meaning of life. The title doesn't justify the content. To live a fulfilled life you direct your energy as directed by soul and there are lot of distraction keeping you from achieving this goal. One of the factors is fear. But there are a lot that we can explore. Thanks a ton that I have learned something from a seeker. Keep on seeking❤
Well said
Graham is also a physical specimen for a guy his age - he definitely lifts a lot
What a coincidence. I came across this video today, a few days after I got laid off from a corporate job that was stable and well paying, but that was slowly draining my soul.
I’ve felt burnt out for a long time, and now I know why.
This is one of the most insightful talks I’ve ever seen. 💜
Good luck going forward.
Hope you find something that fulfills you, you’ve got this
You've got this , you'll find your purpose.
@@anukritisingh3734❤
Well said
Wow, this almost made me cry because I realized that I have been blocking myself due to fear and thinking I need to be at a certain stage in life before I can try anything😢 Great talk!
Same! I've missed a lot of opportunities literally in front of me, job invites here and there but because of overthinking and self doubt, I didn't even try 😭💔
@@norilyngamara the good thing is that we can start today to take action! Makes me hopeful tbh!!
Well said
Wow, this is good. So many gems. "Focus on your energy, not your passion," love that take. The opening story with the run, hahaha. Among the best commencement speeches I've heard, appreciate the actionable advice/tools. Thank you Graham!
Thank you Chris!
Well said
I am not from class of 2024, i am way older.. but i so appreciated this talk. Thank you. Live life in full power!!!
1. Take the Nail out of your head. (face the fear bang on)
2. Go towards things that give you Energy
3. To go all in NOW!
When we choose to work in industry, I have observed often times the company takes a decision for you in career path. If we still have a desire to pursue our interests, it is possible to channel our energy toward the shared objective or venturing out to start your own business. I have often seen many making a positive progress with enthusiasm, wisdom, network and experience.
Thanks Graham and Stanford Graduate School of Business for sharing the How to Live your Life at Full Power.
You are welcome! So happy you enjoyed the video!!
Well said
21:04 - no one ever gives up, they just delay
23:03 - just do it, don’t start later cuz it’ll turn to never
24:00 - you + energy + all-in + as long as it takes = enough
Well said
Graham, you have been inspiring those around you with your authentic and "all-in" attitude for the past 30+ years that I have known you. These students are lucky to have you as a mentor.
Thank you so much Emma! That means so much to me :)
Thank you sir, I'm learning from TH-cam more than I learned from university here I found the world best teacher❤
You're a blessing sir. I never imagined I'd be able to listen to golden stuff like this from India. Goosebumps all the way. I loved your previous last lecture (Do your thing) one. I shared it more than any other video
Thank you so much! And thank you for sharing the videos :)
@@grahamcweaverThanks Graham. Great speech !
So glad the algorithm sent me this
All hail the Algo
Well said
As a musician , the concept of “go toward what gives you energy” is just so powerful ❤🙏
Thank you so much, Graham!! Truly meaningful talk!
This is everything you want to know about life, packed in a 30 min video!!
Never expected i'd watch something this beautiful on TH-cam.
This has been appearing on my feeds and I have never watched Graham. Finally I decided to click and watch, best video I have watched in years…thank you
The words and the upliftment I got after watching the video was incredible. Listen inner voice, find the purpose and live with that purpose full of energy.
So happy it resonated! Thank you for sharing that!
You Sir, are truly the messenger of god. Such an enlightening message. Best one i’ve ever heard in my life. I haven’t found a meaning for my life although i know my strengths. Such a co incidence i’m here in the Bay Area struggling with finances as i got laid off 6 months ago, only to realize how powerful education & prestigious universities are to provide the quality of teaching. Decided to go all in to apply into LEAD program using my credit cards and make the best of the value. Love you for the beautiful heartfelt valuable lessons just life changing.
Sir Graham has always been a pure source of wisdom. Thank you very much for existing, Sir!
Thank you so much!!
It is very different with me. My passion gives me energy. Passion gives me my goal and plan to achieve it. Without passion or purpose, I’d just give up!! That happened with me for 3 years, but once I rekindled what I’ve lost within me - the energy and the DRIVE returned and I am now in the right path once more! ❤
Ever once a while you come across a life changing experince and you get inspired to make a change in your life. This video exactly does that. Thanx for sharing your life experiance😀
So happy this video hit you at the right time in your life! What change are you making?
@@grahamcweaver 1. I am going to spend more time on things which gave me energy like playing soccer, working out and I also love Reading.
2. As I am also an MBA Student and I will also start my own business and go all in. Currently I am trying to figure out my business idea.
3 and also i am going to pull the nail out and that for me is valuable time wasted on social media which disturbs my mental health.
Nd Sir could you suggest me your top 5 books related to figuring out the start-up Idea. I hope this reply reaches you😀
This video truly spoke to me. I have always been to listen and follow my inner voice but had trouble quietening my inner critic. You've given me a weapon to add to my arsenal. Thank you!
He almost tested up talking about letting go of his son. What a great dad. You can tell how much he loves his kid.
Loved every bit of Graham's talk......
"focus on your energy....." So true...
the graphics made it even more appealing...
so grateful that this popped up on my phone...
Very well articulated straight from the heart....
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Thank you so much!!
Every bit of this lecture enable individuals to discover one's true self.
Thank you Graham Weaver You have changed my life , I am no longer waiting I am 37years Old South African Black Women and have shelved my aspirations because of "not now not me " Thank you!
Great presentation! I won't forget about the nail in my head. More importantly, I'll pull out the nail and live my life to the fullest! Being your best self everyday! Thank you Graham.
1. How can I identify the nail on my head? 2. My energy also wants me to quit my job but you know, bills. 3. I always go all in. But maybe I am going all in on the wrong things.
My inner voice tells me to f everyone, but the reality is I can't do that in this modern society. Searching for the meaning of life requires for me to allocate a lot of resources which I don't have. My inner voice also tells me to follow my passion, which contradicts the message of this great TED talk.
This is one of the videos that I should listen to it once per week ❤
🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:33 *🏃 Graham Weaver followed his inner truth and made a promise to listen to his inner voice.*
05:22 *🗣️ Internal conflict exists between the survival instinct (fear) and inner wisdom (intuition), with the latter leading to a more fulfilling life.*
13:54 *⚡ Find your energy by exploring different paths that excite you, rather than solely following a single passion.*
18:23 *🔒 Fully commit to your endeavors without hesitancy to avoid ineffectiveness and wasted energy.*
21:49 *💪 Overcoming fear of failure involves identifying and addressing your fears to gain confidence.*
23:16 *🚀 Don't wait for certain conditions to start pursuing your dreams; go all in with energy and commitment.*
25:39 *💡 Going all in with your endeavors leads to a shift in identity, reduced inner conflict, and sustained energy.*
27:37 *🔥 The most powerful force for embarking on a journey is going all in and utilizing your existing drive and character.*
31:58 *💬 Listen to your inner voice, remove mental barriers, follow where your energy leads, and commit fully to living at full power.*
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Thank you for putting that together!! Glad you enjoyed the talk!
Thank you ❤
This is one of the best motivational videos I've ever seen ...and I've watched a lot in the last 40 years !!
Thank you. I'm 50 yo this year. Almost give up. But after listening to this video, I'll come back and all in.
I’ve watched this over 10x within 10 days, And I really like the lecture! Thank you so much and I hope I can apply this to my life sooner or later.
What a gift to graduates. I'd have loved knowing this back then. I'm enjoying retirement and I did a lot in my career(s) but these tips would have resonated with me. I hope this goes viral.
Every day you have, go all in and live full power!
Very motivational lecture.Once I want to start a software company working in AI. I planned the software product line. I want to make a software company based on research activity. But I don't know business management. At the same time, though I completed Master in computer applications from National institute of technology,India, I did not learn AI. So, though that type of company will be very advanced but proper business route is not clear. So I want to learn MBA from Stanford GSB. At the same time, I have an alternate path. I want to be a leader of change of my country, India. It is also very unknown to me. But I feel that this path is far more challenging. To be successful as leader, leadership training is necessary which I can get in Stanford GSB through MBA as I came to know about 2nd year Aurbekul leadership fellow. I feel that will help me. Thanks.
Wishing you all the best in your adventure!!
Wow this is sooo unique and insightful --"The way your second language talks to you is through energy. It doesn't use words. It uses your whole body and shows you things for which you have energy". I emphasize so much with it and with the not following your passion part. I really don't know what my passion is but everybody would sense what gives them energy.
This is why I love the internet.
I am just fortunate enough that i fumbled upon something like this on youtube, which eventually made me think of all the wrong steps that i am trying to make just to convince my first voice. My fears. Thanks for inspiring millions in this lost world.
12:12 "Everything that you want is on the other side of worst first" Wow! Hearing that while presently in my "worst first" is like a lifeline. To be living your worst fear and needing to choose to face it at the same time, I'm surprised I haven't mentally and emotionally napped yet. Wait a minute, I kinda have!
Life changing speech.
I have the courage now to start implementing that what I want to do.
Fear kept me back.
I am 59.
I realise it is never to late
Nice said, follow your energy not your passion. If the passion is film making only a part of all genres, styles and stories give you energy. Only a part suits you. You will be successful when you want it as bad as you wanna breathe. And you wanna breathe now so do it now. When you deliver meaningful service to others YOU WILL BE successful
Dear Sir,
You couldn't fathom the change you have brought in me today, with these 3 promises.
Eternally grateful 🙏
So happy to hear that!!
Just amazing. A defined set of 3 steps that actually can be implemented with little effort as compared to the generic advice of lot others (follow passion, work hard etc. etc.). Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much Graham. You're the reason some of us will reach our full potential in years to come. This advice is priceless!!!
Clear actionable thoughts and down to earth attitude in his delivery, simply outstanding 😊❤🎉
Ok this is great. But there is survival bias: the ones who went big and didn't succeed, don't get to present in a seminar like this. You could go big and end up unemployed and homeless. Not saying that you shouldn't go big, but it's paramount to hear both sides of the story. If you are gonna do something, listen to both success and failure stories. Otherwise you are just looking for confirmation.
Yea this guy decided to live his life after graduating Stanford and being a successful business person. Advice like this is so useless.
Overthinking much?
OceanGate's Stockton Rush comes to mind. Facing his fears and thinking outside of the box.
This is such an important take. So many people go through life and work really, really hard but due to reasons that are sometimes out of their control, (starting a business just as the 2008 recession hit), they didn’t hit the level of success of which they deserve. Sometimes good fortune just happens and other times it’s just the opposite. It’s okay to acknowledge that and still strive for new levels of motivation.
The worst part is none of these famous speakers. Talk about all the people who went big and failed. Do they not know or they know and consciously not sharing?
At first I couldnt understand what he meant by "energy" and by the time started explaining it, it's basically something that gets you excited and has a lot of "will" to actually do it. Not sure if it is just me but I started feeling it differently and started to cry.
"What would I do if I know I would not fail"-eye opening statement
OMG this is the perfect talk for me right now. I'm dealing with the exact situation he's describing. I'm stuck in a dead-end job in the government that I hate but yet I don't seem to have the energy and the focus to leave this job and go after a better position elsewhere. 😢
Probably one of the most underrated talk
A mind blogging talk, where in my second voice just went on to become the leader, and now wants to rule over my life...I will be strong from inside as my second thought has taken the voice...
This video played randomly on my list while I was driving. This couldn't have been at a more crucial time in my life, when I'm standing at the crossroads. I have let fear overtake my existence, I have been living in a state of drained energy far too long. I have decided to run towards the energy. I'm listening to this again to do the exercise Graham talks about, I want to live my life to the fullest and not fear continue to overshadow it, I'm not putting it off till tomorrow.
I saved this for later. One day I will come back and tell you guys
Im afraid you wont
All the best, rooting for you!
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So why advertise that you have an issue with procrastination? 😕
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Absolutely seminal. One of the most meaningful speeches I’ve seen from Ted. I really liked this speaker. He seems very wise and deep but also, quite fittingly full of energy
I agree. But lack of appropriate fear can lead to a life that's very short. The difficulty is learning from the normal human emotion called " fear." Too much is no good. Neither is too little any good.
Wonderful, need this to be re-watched every month, so I know to reconnect with my soul ❤️❤️❤️
This is Brilliant you summaried a Tons of books
Amazing and easy to understand the easy strategy for doing what we want to do. Achieving any goal is easy if you learn these simple tactics and apply.
" Most people spend most of their life never committing to things. This is a huge waste of energy."
Thank you lecturer.
Need to see it again and again to get the clarity about my life's decisions
Key takeaways from the speech:
* There are two voices inside you: the voice of fear and the voice of your true self.
* The voice of fear is loud and tells you to doubt yourself and play it safe.
* The voice of your true self is quieter but wiser. It speaks through your intuition and energy.
* Don't follow your passion but follow your energy. Notice what activities give you energy and lean into those.
* Do an exercise called "Nine Lives" to identify the things that excite you and give you energy.
* Pursue the thing you would do if you knew you wouldn't fail.
* Make three promises:
* Take the nail out of your head - When you are stuck on a problem, acknowledge it and address it.
* Go towards the things that give you energy - Move in the direction of what excites you.
* Go all in - Don't wait, commit fully to the things that matter to you.
* The meaning of life is to find your meaning of life and live it to the fullest potential.
This is by far the best presentation I have ever listened to. I can really see myself in the situations he described, and I am starting to implement these concepts in my own life, starting today. Just awesome❤💪
Gotta come back after years, lets see how far we've come 🤝
Wow, I needed to hear this today. Thank you Graham Weaver. I think you just changed my life.
I would say if you are in your 20 to 30s you can take risk but after that you have to think twice about what you are going to do because it will effect your partner , your family. And you won't have too much time and resources to correct that mistake you made after taking high risk. ✌️✌️
Listening to the voice from Nigeria, thank you.
I always wanted to join in Indian army, but now i am into IT, i have exhausted my attempts gave exam 4 times, took into online coaching also, but was not able to get into. I still am trying to find meaning into my job everyday. Yesterday i was into a mall just to get my daily groceries, and then i suddenly saw the gentleman cadets of the Indian army aspiring to become the next officer. I don't know how should i put my energy into my job now. I am very grateful that this job has given me a sense of security but getting into IT was never my dream it never was. I remember the first day when i got into the job, my colleagues asked me if i was into army before, i felt happy that they recognised me that i looked like them, but it was empty for me. I just said, i was aspiring to become one, but could never become one.
I get paid well, i am into WFH working comfortably from the comfort of my home, but whenever i am with myself, i find myself lost into thoughts that in this life i couldn't become a soldier and i should live with it.
Hey Surmani, I hope you are doing well. I do not think that you should give up on your dreams of becoming a soldier. Is there a certain quality of a soldier that you enjoy? If so, I would look into something that could just be as exciting as that certain quality and chase it. I just watched the video and am currently finding what truly excites me at this moment. Good luck brother.
@@ItsTylerYin thank you Tyler 😊
This came up while I was gardening. It's a valuable piece of advice. Similar to Buddhist teachings on meditation. Thank you for posting🙏🙏🙏 from 🇹🇭
What would I do if I knew I wouldn’t fail? I dropped out of university after a year because I was afraid of failing in school, I’m now regretting because my life feels worthless as I lack purpose and direction. I feel stuck in this 9-5 routine and I’m so burnouts and mentally drained this video was so enlightening to me in so many ways. Thank you for posting ❤
I couldnt control the urge to stand up in the end and clap as well at the end of the speech alone in my room. If you are reading this, know that you are not alone.
The meaning of life is to live the life at full power - 100% agree
This is so helpful. Muchas gracias. I am 56 and I have spent years building my business and it is so stressful. My inner voice says sell now and move to Spain or Italy. I have fear I will sell too soon and I won’t have the security I need. I found it easier to risk when I had nothing. I’m going to work trough this fear. Thank you!
Do it.
That is true. It is easier to risk when you have nothing. It's also easier to risk when you are in your youth. I'm reminded of a poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.
But you have the skills and knowledge from building that business, you also know how that business works, you have clients and connections. So what, you move to Italy after selling and you have your down time and space to relax and think. Worse case scenario is, you can start again, but build it better and remove them stress points. All the things you think you need, you don’t. If you have family and loving friends you’re doing very well. Let go of the business and you’ll see you have nothing to lose at all but everything to gain.
Ive been needing to hear this for a long time thank you
Beautiful beautiful advice am listening to on this early morning first day of August month. Experienced what he says energy multiply as you remove the nail from your head and do what you were meant to do. Thank you very inspiring for me for struggling to move on inspite of in my country the mighty Indian armed forces joined by catholic nuns n priests And others with mystical powers are desperately trying to prove our god is not only mighty but destructively destroy you and your generations to come. Hopefully they succeed if they are right and I am wrong or evil. Just wanted to live an ordinary human life. Thank you love and peace to all
The first voice - fight or flight response (ego?) ; the second voice - inner wisdom; intuition; the god (the superego?)
Access full power by listening to the second voice, which contains your dream, your path and your energy.
The promise to get myself unstuck:
Take the nail out of your head.
And the nail i have is my bad habits. Scrolling, and procrastinating, smoking, saying things i don’t do/lie, taking medication instead of doing other things to help it,
Fears that make me stay paralyzed.
Why not pulling the nails out?
1. We haven’t admitted that we have one.
Solution: speak your truth.
Instead of putting energy into protecting the nail,
2. There’s plateau, it will get worse first when you reach the next height.
As someone who has lived a life within walls created by fear, this was an amazing talk.