100 days without fear | Michelle Poler | TEDxHouston

Fear prevents us from living life to the fullest. Through her experience facing 100 fears, Michelle learned how we deal with fear, the types of fears we face in life, and the process through which we are able to manage the anxieties and accomplish great things.
Michelle Poler, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, is a graduate from the School of Visual Arts holding a master's degree in Branding. A few months ago, she quit her job as an Art Director to develop what started as a school project and turned into a life-changing experience.
Earlier this year, Michelle decided to face all of her fears for her project 100 Days Without Fear. She planned to become a braver person by the end of the 100 days, what she didn’t plan was to inspire millions along the way.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Inadace]

this one brought me to tears. I suffer from anxiety all my life (was going through an attack right now) and this just made my day. For some, a fear would be jumping off a cliff. for others, it can be mmuch smaller things. But for us they are huge!! And each person has it's owe fears!! I decided to start with changing my hair and see how it goes. Thank you so much for this talk. It might have possibly just changed my life.

[@HelloFears]

Thank you Hannah

[@thehumanresourcedevelopmen9210]

I am crying still. This is a life changer.

[@ahmadsaad4689]

I hope you did well facing your fears, Hannah

[@ShadowLinAK]

Hannah I have a fear of balloons

[@joximarpena8937]

Good for u girl

[@amusiclistener7479]

Tomorrow is my first day of working. You don't only calm me down but also inspire me. I will consider this work as the first challenge. Wish me luck:D

[@HelloFears]

Good luck!!!!! :)

[@anabelrincon4090]

How was it?

[@lorenanieves6515]

Lloré cuando nombraste Venezuela y lo peligrosa que está..Aún aquí estamos muchos valientes, luchando por un futuro Mejor: estudiando, trabajando, educando a nuestros hijos..

[@AJITHPJ18]

the more you try to avoid or suppress the fears, the more it will conquer you.....

[@in-visioninternational4387]

I've watched thousands of TED talks..There are very few that have ever encouraged me to change my life...this is the ONLY one that made me truly want to, or let me believe it was possible... The best TED talk, hands down..THANK YOU!

[@IrakozeLIVE]

One of the best Tedtalks I've seen! Awesome!

[@HelloFears]

Thank you!!! So happy you like it :) :)

[@jessepoiatti4091]

I totally agree :)

[@lawlietrzk1]

I'll keep coming back to this video. One of the best TED talks ever

[@mecruzn]

My fear was not breaking up with my boyfriend. He was in construction and I became dependent on him doing so much around my house. He was controlling and I knew I would never have happiness. Once I broke up, I faced my fear. I started to do the small projects around the house. I would look on KZbin on how to do these projects. One project led to another and another. It was so satisfying to face my fear of taking on these projects and with a sense of accomplishment. I mentioned this to a girlfriend. One day she called to tell me that she too accomplished a home improvement project and wanted me to know that I had inspired her. Wow! I can’t tell how wonderful that was to hear. Face your fears and inspire, pass it on!!

[@sophiesunflower7891]

This is an incredible Tedtalk. It deserves so many more views. As someone who has lived life crippled by anorexia , anxiety and depression I know what it is to be controlled by fear. This has really helped me know how to acknowledge and "become intimate" with the fear as Michelle says. Thank you so much you beautiful human for spreading this light for us all

[@yuping1460]

From malaysia here !! Thank u so much for sharing and it so inspiring !!!

[@gegermanium]

Thank you!! Like many people said, you inspired me for sure.. Now I'll face my countless fears. I got to. Have a wonderful new year!

[@hazalbabur733]

you are amazing and inspiring. I will write my fears and I will face it as soon as possible. Thank you!

[@ChrisLesmerises]

So powerful... that I was two eye crying before you came on stage. I saw myself in your intro. Thank you!

[@kaylasheppard7746]

My ex recommended this to me when I was feeling down about myself. Incredible ted talk, it helped me so much

[@maga.blanco]

¡ORGULLOSA DE ELLA! Como venezolana, como mujer, como persona. Es de las personas que mas me inspira en la actualidad.

[@michela2]

Michelle's video inspired me a lot. How is possible to face so many fear and survive? I understand that stay in our confort zone is simpler, but not the right choice. Trying is the best thing to be free and to have new opportunities. I was also captured by the energy that Michelle transmits in the talk. From now on I will TRY instead of saying "No thanks"

[@sazomere9467]

Fear is wisdom in the face of danger. But negotiating with fear is a great solution to be a inspiration to others and specially to ourselves. Thank you Michelle Poler!!......I wish I could meet you in person. With great love and inspiration, Your fan.

[@kaurjaspreett]

Just when I was looking for a solution, I watched this video. Thank you! I now know what I need to do🌸

[@Unpopular-channel]

I was thinking something like that but You expand my horizons. I never thought I can have more than 6 fears. This is amazing way to tackle them in a fun day

[@sarabernpaintner4704]

This is one of my favourite TEDx talks of all time 😊

[@sultantaskn7501]

Your conversation and your experiences are so inspiring for me too just as for a lot of people.’Give a shot for yourself’ for now not later🤞🏻

[@huffsw1]

Michelle, Although I can honestly say that I have very few fears, I can truly appreciate your conquest! Enjoy life, feel the fear and do it anyway! Keep life great! Never give up and you can consider yourself a success!

[@nataliedenobrega7666]

Gracias Michelle eres grande me encanta lo que estas haciendo me inspiras y que orgullo que seas venezolana que Dios te bendiga ♡

[@smithdude1042]

You are so inspiring and I'm so glad I got to see you at my student council conference Michelle

[@harikumar5858]

When you walk the talk the effect of your efforts on others can be great. Action speaks louder than words. We truly are inspired to take a step towards facing our fear. Beautiful talk dear.

[@ibrahimpalencia8367]

Viendo esto con subtitulo 8 años después, pensando cómo no lo vi antes.

[@yta4732]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MICHELLE, this is so inspiring, lately I realized that fears are limiting me to live my life the fullest but now I decide that's not going to happen from now on. I'll start to face "my" fears.

[@TomGuarriello]

Such a great job, Michelle! Congratulations!!

[@renatehandke5675]

Love this. I really liked the introduction part about the motivation: fear of living. This has happened to me for a long period of my life, stuck in fear of living, by and large. You story is so inspiring that I decided to set myself the most daunting challenge: facing and overcoming fear of new activities, of new relationships. This brought tears to my eyes, however I’m determined: I’ll consult a good therapist who could help me face all my fears, even though I’m not as young as Michelle. But guess what? I’m afraid, anyway I don't wanna miss out on new opportunities in my life.

[@joximarpena8937]

Beautiful I wanna face my fears and finally start doing my music cause that's what I love But instead I'm stuck in other world and career Thank u No more anxiety and fear for me God bless

[@carrieclayful]

I loved your openness , bravery and truth. I'm so proud of you for facing 100 fears! I have a fear of flying but I force myself to do it because I want to travel. I'm facing my biggest fear soon of flying to Europe alone for the first time. I rewatched your video for inspiration. I want to face fears instead of being held hostage by them. People like you inspire me and others to step out of our comfort zone, push past anxiety to get to see we can do that which seems "too terrifying". I can't imagine sky diving but I'm not saying never , it's good to tackle fears and get stronger as you've showcased. Did you overcome your fears? Or just face them? I'm wondering if just doing them changes it eventually or if some still remain. I have fears of heights and claustrophobia and I can't imagine ever getting past them, every time I go over bridges I get anxious, just going over hem doesn't take it away.

[@angelachikaebirim8894]

one of the best talks i've watched

[@martinbirr]

Great Ted Talk, the mix outta explaination about the subject + real life experiences is making it almost perfect. And the message is strong + its easy to start something yourself, no madder what level each is.

[@VS-ns8wr]

11:57 PROFOUND! Amazing truth! I have finally started to face my fears, one by one, little things and big things.. and that is the absolute truth. I get to feel these emotions i never feel when consumed and hiding behind fears. Excellent work! Oh and thanks for using one of my comments on your powerpoint! SO COOL!!!

[@HelloFears]

+Van San Awesome!! So great you saw your comment up there! That's what motivated me the most, all of your support and encouragement to keep going!! Glad to hear that you started to face your fears!!!! Keep me updated!

[@shaazyaali2368]

Van San i

[@kalakatana503]

So valuable, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@natmaracuya4414]

llore con el audiolibro, llore cuando te dieron la luz verde para ir a houston ted x llore cuando entraste al ted x y llore al final jajajaj dios mio yo nunca he llorado en ninguna pelicula ni titanic ni ninguna jajaj ydejame decirte michelle que me inspiraste tanto tanto taaanto jajaja

[@emme8658]

I think its fitting to watch this today.

[@MakeUpMyDay2]

When you said "Fear is an Ally" I welled up ❤

[@katherinaec5894]

It made me more inspired to be a FEARLESS SOUL..love it

[@sheensbeansTT]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been having so much doubt and fear in opening my own business. I focused on being embarassed for so long. Wonderful speech!

[@HelloFears]

+sheena sookdeo Thank you Sheena, glad it helped!!! :D

[@stefaniagiffoni9066]

Mi miedo es el futuro y se ve reflejado en que no puedo mantenerme en un misma carrera más de un año y tu charla me tocó. Ese sentimiento de estaré haciendo lo correcto? Me invade cada vez que voy a la facultad. Tu charla me tocó en algún punto, espero poder cambiar y embrace my fear con respecto al futuro ❤️

[@sarahsiren28]

One of the best talks from TED

[@kavyakasturi7123]

This lady made my day ♡ ♡ ♡

[@ayayousri9398]

This is very inspiring, thank you mam for sharing your experience with putting Fear in it's right place as an emotion like the others not the big monster that holds us back from living our life

[@merlinart9657]

Brilliantly done, clear, concise and insightful. Looking forward to challenging more of my fears. Thank you ;-)

[@Vbfgidvjfbk]

I was very lucky to attend your luncheon yesterday day in San Antonio, you were by far one of the best speakers I’ve listened to (I was the sound girl in the back) and want you to know it inspired me. Keep it up girl!

[@BookWormNerd101]

Awesome Job Michelle!!! You made some very good points!!

[@spazzehh]

I'm scared of driving but I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow!

[@Deathbeforedecafforacutie]

I'm here for the same thing, I want to know how you are doing with the issue?

[@oriana8112]

MICHELLE QUE INCREÍBLE TED! GRACIAS

[@lp-qr6lb]

Thank you so much for this talk. It made me realise how much I need to change my life!!

[@Unique653]

did u manage to change your life?

[@mikegreen7379]

Great talk! Thank you so much!

[@quixotecho61]

Very inspiring speech.. Thanks for sharing this

[@NancyEkpezu]

This really resonated with me. I was really inspired by your talk at the 2021 Global Leadership Summit (GLS), and so I went looking for you all over the internet. You have a great fan here Michelle.

[@DickTracyFanboy]

THANKS!! I had been waiting to stumble on a talk like yours for ages. I am now subscribed to your channel :)

[@HelloFears]

Thank you!!! so happy to hear that!!!! I hope you are enjoying the weekly videos :)

[@jamesbond0004]

subscribe to your own (life) channel inside

[@okendrasingh8279]

What a way to conquer fear . Amazing

[@jesicaleal6519]

Amo este video. Gracias por tan gran aporte

[@CutietipsKarla]

Michelle Poler i love your channel since the video #1 so please keep making videos :)

[@HelloFears]

+Cutietips Karla AWESOME! I will! Check it out now, I just uploaded a video :P

[@daynapattison2414]

Saw her in person, she spoke at a AACS conference. Book her!!! She is amazing!

[@riessupomo8984]

so inspiring! great job!

[@beckygreene4667]

Love Love Love this message! Good information,beautifully done....and you are just adorable Michelle!

[@HelloFears]

+Becky Greene Thank you Becky!!! :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@3142517]

Just great! So good to see someone follow her (good) head! it looks simple but is not at all. Congratulations and keep up inspiring others

[@HelloFears]

+Viviana Ghelman Thank you!

[@adiboukai9698]

shes amazing

[@PhoeniXBG]

Alright, what you done is great, I'm really glad you were able to fight your fears, but like you said in the beginning, I am quite comfortable with my fears. I don't feel I am missing out on anything, for instance, I dislike spiders (I saw that was one of your challenges) I know quite well that if a spider crawls on me nothing will happen. I simply don't want it to happen, therefore I don't think letting one do it will help me in any way. I would completely agree that people need to face their fears, if they are social anxiety and inner personal struggles. Your approach is good, and I am sure it will help others, but I have grown to be quite comfortable with what I like/dislike(fear). Therefore tackling your fears is a good way to battle them, but knowing your boundaries and being comfortable with them is another.

[@karnagequeen]

Utterly inspiring. I’m going to do this as well. I have an extreme fear of death, and a need for control. So it’s crippled me from doing anything. I’m going to change.

[@denisehood5771]

Brene Brown says, “Comparison is all about conformity and competition…it is the killer of creativity.” I am who I am. I have something to offer. I will be working on my fear that I can't complete of accomplish anything. I always quit. My fear is I'm not good enough smart enough. I'm not in competition I just have my own creativity and story to tell. Thank you for sharing your fears!

[@HelloFears]

Me pleasure, Brené is my role model

[@denisehood5771]

Yes she is mines aswell. First Ted Talk I ever watched

[@MariaMaria-yb4hb]

Denise Hood o

[@dhorssypotentini5654]

Excelente y muy inspirador 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ronrhoades6998]

Inspiring. In today's world of electronic communication, it is easier to avoid rejection when it comes over a "dumb" phone, than in person. Increasing people use devices as a crutch, and they lead smaller lives. Cast off your fears, and the world becomes large, and life becomes brilliant.

[@MsOneopportunity]

Terrific Talk ! i loved every minute of this video!

[@moodymoonlight3909]

LOVE THISS

[@sherainezeffrienne8890]

great talk. Thank you for sharing

[@briana14333]

I am inspired! Thank you

[@smithdude1042]

Life has obstacles but you inspired me to jump over those

[@youdeservetobehappynow7584]

This is wonderful!!

[@Mitalpatel2191]

Beautiful inspiring speech

[@Allaboutmusic333]

its impressive and inspiring thank you for making this video

[@vargheseulahannan6166]

one of the best video in youtube ....I love this

[@HelloFears]

Thank you!!

[@mennamohamed9109]

I did it twice ,and they were unforgettable days in my life

[@ATC.Tigerlily]

Such an encouraging talk! Thank you for sharing.

[@HelloFears]

you're welcome!

[@marihan9174]

Loved this ted talk! Gotta carry out this project

[@otgonchimegbayrtsengel7238]

Incredibly ❤❤

[@katharani]

Thank you so much. Very inspiring!

[@HelloFears]

katharani yay so glad you liked it!

[@aliceperez992]

Love this! Thank you for inspiring me! Will start a challenge like this myself tonight!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️😬

[@HelloFears]

So glad to hear this!

[@nadaabushamia5422]

just in time I really needed this

[@sriharij1266]

Nada Abu shamia yes, but before u had seen this , u have power ur inside, now u brought that power out side,any way keepitup.... bye the bye iam Srihari from India (Hyderabad)

[@diariodeunapsicologamoderna]

Thank you for inspiring me❤

[@dozarisk9224]

This ted talk is incredible... Best ive heard

[@HelloFears]

Thank you, so happy to hear this!

[@beatrizg.5501]

So inspiring!

[@KoreanwithMissVicky]

i love it

[@yjesquivel]

Que excelente video, waooo . Eres increible, hoy empiezo el reto de enfrentar mis Miedos

[@nadaobrigatorio]

Amazing!

[@danielslimak7663]

Bravoooooo!!!!

[@JeanetteSalvatierraTV]

Funny, well structured and a really powerful message. Besides, coming from a fellow venezuelan it's priceless inspiration!

[@Peacefulmind55]

Thank you.

[@madeshtipton4483]

such a inspiring speech.

[@roxyli545]

I have met her before and I think she’s awesome!

[@hernandoarturoporrasgalvez3957]

Today I was in your talk in Barranquilla a it was very inspiring, right know my fear is not been proud of miself in 10 years

[@HelloFears]

That is up to you, saludos!!!

[@jenniferhogin5113]

WONDERFUL!

[@antoine728]

very good course and very professional .

[@narutomaverick]

I wish i could have seen this sooner!

[@heidiwhite2064]

It was amazing to meet you

[@arifali6762]

Thx great info