100th VIDEO: SPEAKING AT TEDxHouston - Day 100
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The idea of giving a TED talk as my 100th fear was something I thought about the moment the project went viral and I realized the power I had to inspire others. But to tell you the truth, I also thought that it was kind of a long shot and that I was maybe dreaming too big too soon. Nevertheless, I included it in the list as a possibility for my final fear. My husband loved the idea and decided to start doing what he does best: making things happen. So he researched all the upcoming TEDx events and their organizers. When we saw that TEDx Houston was just weeks away, we knew we had to get into that one (plus, they’re one of the best). So I contacted the organizer and shared my project with him. He replied right away expressing how much he loved what I was doing, but unfortunately they were only looking for speakers that had some sort of connection with Houston (which I didn’t).
At that moment I felt defeated, but I had two options: A) thanking him for replying back and settle with his answer or B) keep pushing. I asked myself: what's the worst that could happen and went with “B”. I wrote a huge email listing all the reasons why they should accept me to speak at their event; I went all out. A week later I received an invitation to speak at TEDxHouston 2015. For the first time in my life I experienced what happy tears feel like. I was crying not only because my project had made it to TEDx, but also because I followed my heart and didn't take "no" as an answer. This showed me the importance of believing in ourselves and fight for what we want.
The rest is history! I prepared myself as best as I could with the best people around me. I met with the best behavioral psychologist, my SVA professor Dr. Tom Guarriello, who helped me better understand my fears and how to structure the presentation. I met with branding expert and founder of the Master program in Branding at the School of Visual Arts, Debbie Millman, who added some kick-ass “Debbie drama” to my presentation and helped me with the delivery of the speech. My friend, Maria Silva, helped me design the "stack" slides and I also couldn’t have done it without the help of all my amazing friends who listened to my presentation over and over again until it was perfect, giving me so valuable feedback. I practiced tirelessly, while showering, cooking, cleaning, on the subway, in my sleep! I practiced so much I bet my walls know the entire script…well, at least my husband for sure does.
On Thursday, October 15th (my 4th anniversary with my husband) we traveled to Houston, and that Sunday I stood in front of 460 people including my parents, my brother, my husband, my in-laws to talk about my project: 100 Days Without Fear.
I couldn’t have thought of a better way to end my journey. A journey that started as a way to become a braver person myself but unexpectedly inspired millions along the way. A journey that changed my approach to life, my career and my aspirations as a human being. A journey that will not end up here; I will keep going, keep growing, dream even bigger and inspire more and more people to join this fearless movement.
A thousand times THANK YOU for being there for me, for your support and continuous motivation, for your amazing ideas and for sharing your fears and dreams with me.
Now, it's your turn to start. See you on my next video :)
Special thanks to the TEDxHouston team for putting this amazing event together and letting me be part of it!!! And to my brother Daniel Poler for recording and editing this amazing video!!!!! Check out his work www.danielpoler.com
And don't forget to join the fearless community on my blog www.100dayswithoutfear.com
If you'd like me to speak at your next event contact me: 100dayswithoutfear@gmail.com
So happy for you, Michelle! This project succeeded because of your courage and determination and I couldn't be prouder of you. Congratulations and keep on spreading the word that our fears are just our way of telling us what to tackle next!
I just found your channel an hour ago and this project is an inspiration, makes me feel like I want to do things I've never done before.
+ExtraKanin SOO glad to hear that! happy to have you on board! Pleaseeee sign up for the upcoming platform, i think you will really love what's coming, check it out: 100dayswithoutfear.com/community/
Congratulations! :) I love what you said about how we give a chance for other emotions, when we face our fears. I think that's such an amazing takeaway!
I firstvsaw you on Despierta America and continued tk watch you since then.You an inspiration for alot of people.Thank you for sharing this journey with us and I am extremely proud of you!God Bless you in everything that you do😌💜👍
+Ariana Delgadillo Thank you so much! Glad to have inspired you!!!
Amazing! Thank you so much for letting us take part in your inspiring journey!
I've been watching your videos since the beginning, and i am in tears right now. I dont think i have ever cried because of a youtube video, but this, this is something special. Not only did you prove everyone can face their fears, you gave me inspiration to go face mine, and as a teenager in today's society it is not easy. I want to say thank you and congratulations. U did it!
Can't wait for your future videos.
Saga, thank you for your beautiful message, I'm extremely happy I helped you face your fears and that you were part of my journey since the beginning, I really appreciate it. Make sure to join my community so we can stay in touch. Love, Michelle
You are such an inspiring person! Thanks for sharing your journey with everyone around the world 😊
What we all need to do when we feel like giving up is to KEEP TRYING 😊
I followed your journey since day 4 or 5, and seeing you've accomplished 100 fears made me feel so happy!! Coulnd't help but get a little teared up, you are such an inspiring person and the talk was amazing!!! Congrats Michelle, keep inspiring us!!
+michelleferz07 Tank you for all the support since my early days!!! it's amazing everything that has happened in so little time, I'm extremely glad to have people like you being there along the way watching me grow as a person. I will keep inspiring you guys, this wont stop here. Love, Michelle
.. congratulations! You are and inspiration for everyone including myself! Thank you for everything! Keep up the great work! I am soo so sooo happy for you! Woohooo! ^^
Hello, Michelle!
Today, I have just watched this video about 100 days without fear on Ted channel. Its been a long time since you talked on stage. At this time, this video is one of the best things inspiring me up, because in the near future I am going to face to the English exam ( Toeic and Ielts), But after watching it, I feel happy now and prepare in the best way for this exam
Thank you !
Qué emoción haberte visto desde los primeros vídeos! Fuiste una gran inspiración para desde ese punto conquistar algunos de mis miedos!! Keep going!! Felicitaciones💞
Gracias por tu apoyo!!! Me alegra muchisimo haberte inspirado a superar varios de tus miedos! Me encantaria que formes parte de la comunidad si no lo has hecho todavia! Solo tienes que darle click a JOIN en mi pagina web! Asi nos mantendremos en contacto! Un gran saludo!!!!
Congratulations :D
100 days have passed very quickly!
You are such an inspiration :)
I'm very proud of you Michelle
+Avila Bianca Thank you
omg, I'm crying right now! I'm also proud and it was great to follow your story from the first video to this one : ) greetings from Poland!
This is SOO AWESOME!!! So proud of you!! Thanks for being such an inspiration!!!!!
SOOO happy you liked it!!!!!!!!!! Save the date for Jan. 16th if you're available! I might be doing a major shoot that day at the Space that will be promoted by TH-cam!! Let me know!!!!
Definitely! I'll write it down, what will you be shooting!? Exciting!! Txt me! 😆😆
omg you did it !! your amazing girl!!! so proud of you !!
That was an amazing journey, thanks a lot for sharing it with us!
Micheeeeeeeelle sentí demasiado mi corazón saltar de emoción y nervios como si estuviera contigo a punto de salir a la tarima wow qué hermoso!
Creo que llorare! por Dios no se en que momento vi mas de 100 videos junto a ti , es un gran logro y un gran orgullo latinoamericano ver a una mujer como tu triunfando de esta manera, has inspirado muchos y me incluyo en el muchos, me encataria en algun momento hacer algo asi, y llegar a conocerte. Felicitaciones por todos los logros que has tenido durante este tiempo haciendo grandes cosas superando miedos !
Gracias! Que bella! Asi es! Y si yo pude tu tambien puedes, estoy segura! Si no estas inscrita en mi comunidad me encantaria que lo hagas para que sepas cuando tenga planes de pasar por tu país y cuado estara lista la pagina web para conquistar miedos! Entra a 100dayswithoutfear.com/community y dale a Join! Un gran saludo y estamos en contacto!
Bien por ti Michelle de verdad no vi todos los videos del proyecto pero puedo decir que me siento orgullosa de ver una venezolana poniendo en alto ese nombre con un proyecto tan bueno como el tuyo con un sólo mensaje... Atreverse a vivir el momento sin miedos un abrazo
OMG! You Are So Awesome! You Are So Inspiring To Everyone! (I Love Your Shoes BTW) :)
+TheDizzyUnicorn Thank you!!! :)
Hooray! Congratulations Michelle!!! Sooo happy for you / inspired by you / excited to face fears with you!!!! Ps. Just watched the talk, so brilliant!!!!! xoxoxoxo!
+Daria Musk THANKS!!!!!! Glad you liked it!!!!! I have a cool video coming soon on which I'd love to collaborate! I'll reach out as soon as I know exactly what I'm doing :)
+100 Days Without Fear Perfect! I have a few ideas too! Emailing you!
+Daria Musk Small world finding you here on one of my students' great videos. Long way from sharing a table and a power outlet at High Ridge Road Starbuck's during that looooong power failure all those years ago! Congrats on your success!
Wow just watched you on Megan Kelly,and am so very inspired by you!!!!Your truly living life to the fullest,as we all should & that makes all the difference!!!♡♡♡♡☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
I love you sooo much, you are so brave and i'm proud that you did this! I am with you all the way and I love you! I'm going to watch this over and over. I'm so glad!
+Hannah Fisher thank you hannah!!! make sure to watch the full talk!
OK, I love you.
Hello michelle!!😁 obviously you face your fear by wearing printed clothes like your skirt!!! Im so happy for you 😁😁 and your hubby was very supportive and honestly both of you was a great couple ❤❤❤ stay strong guys love lots
Congratulation on completing your 100 Days!!! :D You've inspired many people to conquer their own fears :D
Hope you continue to make some great videos! I'll be looking out for them & working on conquering my own fears in the future [:
Yayyyy so glad I inspired you, I'd love to know what fears you decided to tackle after watching my videos! I hope you join the fearless community and share your experiences with us! In case you haven't, you can do so here www.100dayswithoutfear.com/community
Good luck!
YAAAY!! I'm so happy for you!! You inspire me to try new things! This year I have travelled by airplane all by myself! You should write a book! I'd be the first to buy it :)
Hi Mari! I am writing a book!!! I'm glad I will have one buyer at least! I'm so happy I inspired you to conquer your fears! Don't stop! And please join my fearless community so we can keep in touch! Go to 100dayswithoutfear.com :)
+100 Days Without Fear Thanks for responding! I'm very glad to know that! For sure it will be a best seller!! I'll join! ❤️
Wow you finally did it, this is an amazing achievement! I've been watching your videos since the beginning, you're so inspiring.
I appreciate your accomplishment. You're a wonderful role model for women around the world! Keep posting more videos :)
Thank you so much! Glad to have you following since the beginning, I couldn't be more grateful for all the support. I'd love to keep inspiring people mostly young girls that are still trying to figure it out. That's why I'm working now on becoming a speaker, but I will definitely keep posting videos! Thanks again, I appreciate your message
100 Days Without Fear Aww you've such a positive personality! You''ll definitely be a great speaker :)
Brutal! Que Depinga ver todo tu canal chama. Felicidades!
Que bueno que te gusta!! Saludos!!
You opened my tear ducts when you said "Today, right now, I'm facing my 100th fear"
+MyLien “Bones” Cherry :) glad you liked it, I was about to cry at that point too!
OMG I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!! HOPE TO SEE MORE VIDEOS !! 😊😊
+Tendencias Universales Thank you!!! Of course!!! I'll keep posting!!!! :D
It was really great! 👍🏼
You inspired me so much to face my fears and to make my dreams come true as well. Thank you! Greetings from Belgium :)
Thank you so much for letting me know, this are the things that keep me going. Glad you're able to face your fears. I would love to hear about them on the platform I'm building for people to share their experiences facing fears and inspire others with their story
+100 Days Without Fear Oh yes, you spoke about that platform in one of the videos. I'll go check that out :)
love you Michelle 💗😘 from Mongolia 🇲🇳 .
tears
i cried
well done! I saw you in German TV!
Loved this. Can you tell me where I can the tunes for this video? Congrads!!
My home
QUE BUENOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hola Ely! Que bueno que te gusto! Te comparto mi nuevo talk, creo que lo vas a difrutar: chrisguillebeau.com/michelle-poler-wds/
No sabes la sorpresa ! como cambia la gente muy feliz de lo que haces.....
Gracias! Me alegro mucho que lo viste! Muchisimos saludos a todos :)
Song in the beginning?
Ay q coollllllll
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Make it #101 haha. The last challange go to north korea get a propaganda poster. Then go home without them knowing it xD