Beautiful minds are free from fear: Robert Grant at TEDxOrangeCoast

Robert E. Grant is sharing what makes beautiful mind: any moment free from fear is an opportunity to taste immortality and new possibilities.
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[@kkmotghare57]

two ways to overcome fear: 1)Gratitude 2)Intention

[@truthalonetriumphs6572]

Yeah. Yours is much better than the talk.

[@SagaOfStoics]

True words.

[@lwinsoemar7405]

"Today can either be a best day or a worst day for my life. It just depend on my perception". What a beautiful message!

[@j5146]

❤

[@krnwtrs]

😅😮😢e3 😅

[@fishyfish2679]

Grant is a known charlatan, a numerologist, crypto scam peddler, a nobody who knows how to milk money from gullible new-age people looking for answers in their secular and empty lives. There you go. The emperor is not wearing clothes.

[@m.zafranalhaqqi6580]

So every morning, must say being fully grateful and decide it is the best day and show who we are

[@ganeshmurugan809]

❤

[@li9366]

"Man's immortality is not living forever, every moment free from fear is immortal." Very true, so spot on.

[@adalbertoruize]

I say one is a reflection of the other (1/2&1/2)

[@pinkeyshahi41]

“Its impossible to be fearful and grateful at the same time.”

[@jimconnolly4106]

What about having a child

[@jimconnolly4106]

What about being fearful of being shot in a conflict but grateful your with people on your side

[@Sophie-gv6gd]

I don't think it is impossible. You can practice gratitude and struggle with fear at the same time.🌝

[@roydaboom3744]

@@Sophie-gv6gd I agree but I think he means in the particular moment

[@joannalamelza7870]

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[@LunaLu-00]

``ìn life we don`t get what we deserve, we get what we *expect* ``

[@beeman9835]

I would have thought that entitlement can produce fear? Expecting something can be a form of entitlement.

[@dorotttta]

Almost

[@tristanburke6575]

That's a true statement Luna... But why do we almost always get what we expect? Because we do things the same way over and over. By doing things different you get a different result.

[@ladylunasphere1721]

its actually " we don't always get what we deserve". That's what he said, big difference.

[@daygocoohlyn2866]

* s n a p s

[@adamdownes4725]

All Fear is a concept about the future. Think about it, even if you are facing a bear in the woods, your fear is that you'll be killed.

[@colbyd.5044]

Eliminate outcome, eliminate fear!

[@beedebawng2556]

It being about the future isn't what makes it, however.

[@beenschmokin]

It's the allegory of Jesus on the cross. He is the metaphor for spiritual and intellectual enlightenment. And where does enlightenment die? Between two thieves that steal you away from living in the now. Those two thieves are regret for the past and fear of the future. Depression and anxiety. There is only the eternal right now.

[@suzycao2783]

@@beedebawng2556 mom is

[@AltamashKhan1605]

@@colbyd.5044 But every action we take is based on an idea of the outcome... How would you eliminate that

[@evanfrolov5356]

“Our perception drives reality” 13:50

[@artistevivien]

I wish I’d watched this TED talk earlier, I feel like I’ve heard the same message hundreds of times but this really resonated with me. I’ve always been a naturally anxious person, but feeling gratitude is a great thing to do on a daily basis, it’s basically a practice to keep yourself grounded.

[@kentondragon9263]

Top speech. It really does takes seconds to change your mind/life. And if you really do move with purpose you can pretty much achieve anything. And if you fail you fail, learn, get up and go do. Fear? What's that? I remember months ago when we were in lockdown, sick, losing loved ones, losing incomes, losing businesses and houses...and now I have to be scared of life throwing anything else at me?🤣 I promised myself if I get through that, I'll never take anything for granted, work harder and smarter never to be in any sh!tty position again.

[@Zondaa]

Hey man, wanted to check in and ask if you still remember this message 3 months later and how life has worked out for you since this comment

[@katherinekelly6432]

Perhaps not free from fear but free from the fear of fear. I think there is value in fear. It can be useful and there are reasons we have the ability to feel fear. Fear is not necessarily the enemy but your relationship to it can make fear into an enemy.

[@briannab5296]

Katherine, very very well said! 👍

[@leoki4804]

Thank you, reasonable and sensible.

[@sexybeast7728]

"free from fear" doesnt mean fearless, but that other thing you've phrased... if he meant fearless he would have said fearless. Anyhow, it seems you get the overall point.

[@ruxoox6719]

There's a difference between fear and danger

[@DaughtersofOrion]

YES. I remember reading a study of the top reasons for people with GAD and panic attack disorder having panic attacks... the top reason was fear of having a panic attack!!

[@pdias8469]

Robert I’ve never seen you talk on TEDX. I never watched Utube before. Now everything about the you I watch. Absolutely brilliant Robert.

[@dothatvoodoo]

The secret to overcoming fear Robert is falling asleep! How lucky are you!!

[@KingaGorski]

Perspective really is everything, gratitude is a superpower, and we do indeed get what we expect out of life. *Change your beliefs* -> *Change your lens* -> *Change your reality* 💫

[@SagaOfStoics]

Great takeaway!

[@SagaOfStoics]

The power of perception is one of the greatest Stoic principles one can learn. This one concept has changed my whole life. Stay Stoic.

[@lauraprice2148]

I did it ! I manipulated it all without knowing less than two weeks I am now have ability to see things that most people can’t

[@free.......]

I HAVE FELT THE SCARIEST POSSIBLE WAY OF FEAR FOR THE WHOLE HUMANITY. I HAVE FELT FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND FILLED WITH LOVE WHICH I FELT IT WRITTEN IN MY DNA AS IF THIS IS HOW I WAS BORN TO BE AND FILLED WITH GRATITUDE AS NEVER BEFORE BECAUSE FREEDOM FROM FEAR CAN NOT BE REPLACED OR FALSIFIED.

[@ggonsg]

What an INSPIRATIONAL story! I have allowed fear, worry, angst to control my life. Now, at age 59, I'm doing my best to face it so I can live the life of my dreams! Good/great things are happening! Want to stay strong! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@upamanyuhota9452]

Sharon Gonzales thats really great!! 😊

[@amerael7823]

you're such a strong woman!

[@clickadelic7681]

It's never too late to do the right thing!

[@parisrain1546]

you are 71! not 59 or 60

[@chrisparker5796]

most people never do.

[@johnogorman5335]

A Fantastic talk - what a question for us all to reflect on "What can your mind do in 18 months if you are free from fear?

[@ThePainkiller1982]

nothing

[@bartomeusstroud2079]

Angelluis

[@shivaswamybhoopalam6402]

Since ages Indian philosophy stands on fearlessness and good for all ....

[@glitchgod3868]

Stay home and not go to work

[@brunolima7848]

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[@ahmadqadeibalban3776]

"Life happens to us every day, we can decide what we will do with it, let's all decide that we are the masters of our fate, that we are the captains of our own souls"

[@spinnettdesigns]

I live this way and I have overcome things that most humans could not survive, and over a span of 15 years, I have had 4 separate Doctors tell me so. Gratefulness as well as graciousness are life savers. I didn't realize it but I'm a person who will not give up nor give in because it makes no sense for me to do so. My sister once called me a "scrapper" but that's not the case. It's more of a moving forward. I love the quote from the Patsy Cline story (Sweet Dreams) "Somebody's gotta be happy, it might as well be me..." That gave me a strange sort of courage because it reminded me that happiness is a God given right and so that also includes me. So all of the abuses that I had suffered needed and answer and it was not to quit, but to thrive. The credit goes to the creator who's love showers all humans if they would just look up...and be grateful.

[@sarahhussam2759]

That's inspiring to read thank you❤

[@BIP4ME]

This talk should be one of TED's most inspiring. Courageous, heart warming, moving and certainly inspiring. Thank you Robert.

[@marshadeal3110]

Mm,.

[@aravandarnavporwal9316]

👍👍👍

[@theamberheardplaylist6768]

-Come over an see Johnny Depp pursuing Amber Heard with a blade as she begs him to stop, a recording played at trial, transcribed and loudened

[@Lebethu]

'In life we don't get what we deserve all the time, we get what we expert' profound statement

[@soulotravels7]

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[@domlikatrichkova5285]

Beautiful speech, thank you. I will remember this quote from Alexander the Great- "Every moment free from fear, makes man immortal"

[@parisrain1546]

ah shaddup stallix

[@swicheah7304]

Domlika Trichkova llama

[@StutteringCoach1]

But you are a woman!

[@mobleyMobley]

@@StutteringCoach1 woMAN

[@kimberley1235]

Hi Domica. Are you bilingual? 🥰💖

[@dtjackson1647]

Exactly. Anxiety always involves things that are going to happen at some time other than now. If you can completely stop yourself from thinking about a time other than now, you will be unable to feel fear, and you will experience eternity in a moment.

[@alexandertsiaras4412]

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[@alexandertsiaras4412]

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[@nanaanan4731]

Good note on how people think. 'Your win is my loss" as a scarcity mentality vs. an abundance mentality.

[@infinite_editz6098]

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[@paulaiello2071]

He’s s good speaker and even better story teller. I have noticed and admired people throughout my life that just go for it with no fear. Have confidence in your ability to solve problems. He loved his daughter as much as I do mine. Good talk.

[@Bradsworld2]

1. Gratitude. 2. Be intentional

[@missionpupa]

You missed the most important part: youre in control.

[@tuglife5322]

@@missionpupa not always no

[@missionpupa]

@@tuglife5322 yes you are, unless you are physically restrained then don't make excuses

[@tuglife5322]

@@missionpupa you are just a spoiled boy.

[@missionpupa]

@@tuglife5322 I bet you would make an excuse about anything. Your excuse for my logic now is because im spoiled. Cant wait what you say next.

[@whowearereally6494]

Forever grateful for this, what an awesome, awesome talk!

[@saig123]

He looks like Elon musk Thanq for 1.5k likes😀

[@DaughtersofOrion]

if Elon and Benicio del Toro had a love-child...

[@143kyla]

I thought he looks like Elon too.

[@vishal0612kumar]

I thought he is Elon musk that's why i clicked on this video.

[@peacekeepermoe]

I thought he looked like Benicio Del Toro lol

[@samikal4801]

Yes, he does 😂

[@qu6742]

I watch these talks everybody. I gave up IG and Twitter fill yourself with stuff that pushes you forward

[@cdipsingh]

Totally agreed! I refuseeeeee to spend quarantine time on tiktok.

[@millie9814]

@@cdipsingh awesome

[@agal702]

It is December 23, 2019!!!! TODAY, I woke up with no fear. Thank you Universe. And yes I am watching this in 2019 in response to a comment from the past. So those of you who ever said that time travel from the future into the past would never be possible is obviously living a life filled with fear, as I just proved that untrue.

[@CruzyThaMan]

A. GaL elaborate?

[@ISIHIA23]

He is a really good speaker! The diction and intonation is book perfect.

[@magdalenaw228]

That is exactly why I don't believe him entirely ;)

[@limrosemary8536]

indeed.. The Creator has not given his masterpieces fear or timidity but love , power and a sound mind

[@ProwerAdmirer]

Fear and cruelty is the norm in this world. China, africa, middle east... It's just western world is so advaned so it became the norm.

[@natemiller3936]

The movie “Invictus” directed by Clint Eastwood starring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon as the Captain of the South African rugby team is a great movie. That is where I first heard the poem this man recited. The movie tells a beautiful story about Mandela and his struggles and overcoming fear and being able to forgive and not give up and not losing hope.

[@tannychatlada8407]

Invictus, ok i will find this movie, thank you

[@meestervanjoulewe]

But Mandela was involved in terrorist acts of violence where people got killed. Not such a great man as mainstream makes him out to be.

[@davidealedona5818]

Freeing Fear will make our societies beautiful and free. Fear of man! Fear of God is the virtue to beauty.💯

[@candacearden4320]

"Thank you Robert -- Such Glorious Truth -- I am going to listen to your speech again and again and again . . .!"

[@shubhambaidya6126]

The poem is: 'INVICTUS- William Earnest Henley'

[@ChiasmMarksTheSpot]

Im glad to find this in the comments. during the talk my ears mistakenly heard "Ernest Hemingway" ... and that didnt seem to make sense at all seeing as how Hemingway killed himself...not making a moral opinion about it....but now that i know it was a different author, the message of the poem is perhaps more in line with the life Henley lived

[@AI-Heaven-Hell]

Strange that there are so few responses to this excellent talk. Fear is indeed one of the most crippling emotions there is, and overcoming fear the most valuable asset you can develop. Some fear has a function and its wise to distinguish between justified and unjustified fear. But most fear the latter.. I would love to have seen a transcription of the poem he recites in the end.

[@dylankron8279]

Invictus by William Ernest Henley, same name as the movie about Nelson Mandela.

[@luckyadeloye3452]

I do not watch Ted talk based on recommendation and number of views but title of the talk.

[@getmajor]

Use fear to your advatange never take it for granted

[@HassanHassan-el4ky]

As an Arab Palestinian, who lives in the Middle East, i need to put extra effort to overcome fears, people around me are fearful to step one step forward. People here fear from uncertainty, unpredictable future, and of becoming jobless, i rarely see someone takes risks. Or doing things audaciously,

[@DstyBnA]

Perhaps one of the best ted talk i have ever seen

[@talhatanveer5019]

In life, we don't get what we deserve, all the time. We get what we expect. ~ Robert Grant

[@jameshancock5952]

Robert, Your talk changed my life, listening while trying to sleep, my head spinning and afraid of the morning. But like you said, it could be the worst day of my life or it could be the best. I decided to make it the best, and so it was. That was yesterday, and today can be even better. Thank you! 2020/11/23

[@sxckme.sideways_3955]

I think this is the best TedTalk there is..

[@jamesm831]

Bravo Mr.Robert , Bravo !!!!

[@thragblan]

If I could hit the like button more than once I would. Bravo Robert E. Grant.

[@breichjr]

Excellent talk and lesson on life....

[@patriciasalvatore2394]

Beautiful minds are free of fear. No kidding. Ive known this since i was 7 yrs old. Could never quite turn This simple knowledge into reality.

[@syedhussain3810]

I firmly believe fear doesn’t exist, our weaknesses give life to it and make it stronger by not believing in ourselves.

[@TheScottGillies]

"Our. Perception. Drives. Reality. . . In life, you don't get what you deserve always, but you almost always get what you expect" @13:38

[@PuiiZo]

okkmomom

[@Sydmk2007]

Brilliant speech, once i no longer fear of my self i go far that i’d never imagine. It is so true! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@research1747]

Freedom from Fear is the Journey to Truth is a Spiritual Journey !

[@69julieannburks]

That's crazy...I said I think you have a beautiful mind, and this pops up on my KZbin...😮

[@abdullahamir2940]

This is by far the best, simple, to the point and effective ted talk I have ever listened

[@tsurumikutaro7642]

Fear is emptiness fill it with ideas and you will not be afraid anymore.

[@mryan4452]

.... Or do it proper, get therapy, reinterpret those fears. Then live a fuller life. Your way wouldn't work.

[@ThemosthighisAllah]

worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd

[@cswatkinson]

Wow

[@KagoYAMAfarms-ci1nm]

Watching this is SouthAfrica 2023 It's Nelson Mandela's birthday. The universe is beautiful and that poem is my favorite.

[@blueray4710]

The most important thing to remember, is that do not question whether your child would be the child you envisioned and hoped to have but rather, .. I wish you a life with minimal hardship my child! I wish you to find happiness, what ever that is to YOU! I am grateful to have this opportunity of having you with..Joy as.. millions and millions simply can’t for.. a variety of reasons.

[@jelenadelibasic8390]

Great talk!! Love it.

[@marangelliramos]

Thank you Robert Grant! Excellent speech! ❤️

[@ameerhamza3481]

We are the captain of our souls❤

[@weili1963]

Man's immortality is not living forever; every moment free from fear makes man immortal. Your thoughts and the Spirit and love make you immortal.

[@etcetera3282]

"Man's immortality is not living forever. Every moment free from fear, makes man immortal." Alexander the Great (That's because, when you break yourself from fear, your thoughts go on forever). In life, we don't get what we deserve all the time. We get what we expect. Two ways to NOT feel afraid: 1. "It's impossible to be fearful and grateful at the same time." 2. Be intentional with our decisions/choices.

[@ramkrishnapattan8079]

What a great perspective towards fear. Beautifully explained. Abundance and gratitude play really important role in eliminating the fear. Thanks a ton Sir.

[@FinalBoys1982]

I feel the need to add something. Getting rid of toxic people in your life will also contribute to eliminating fear. Those people are deadly.

[@TheScottGillies]

WOWOWOWOW!!! What I learned here: Start a business, own the property. Sell the business, own the property.

[@marcinpoznanski948]

Hhhjijj

[@luxelindz3881]

Synchronicity ❤ This was an amazing speech Robert. Well done!

[@delcionhanisse4451]

This TED changed my life... Literally!

[@btbfree]

Love this talk. Great inspirational words

[@hrishiwagh9916]

Believe that you are special and everything will be special for you

[@yashsandhu8366]

Fear & Hope go hand in hand

[@pakistancyberparty7244]

One need to fear with God then anything in the world.

[@lungilemashile5589]

This is great ..the courage to ask your boss for anything ..always create an environment that is free and easy.

[@MyHelixnebulae]

Great talk, thank you! It can help everyone to find courage when dealing with all the complex issues that the future will bring, such as climate change and collapse of nature...

[@waqarsiddique3317]

The Best Ted Talk

[@constantinosmarcunikandrou9003]

Amazing talk, just for the shake of truth, 6:30 is not an original Alexander the Great quote, but a quote from Mary Renault in her fiction book about Great Alexander, fire from heaven.

[@akirakitano4150]

Thanks.

[@tuglife5322]

the inconsistency in this video is mind blowing lol

[@RoseMarieRaccioppi]

Free from F E A R... onto the embrace of Freedom, Evolution, Aspiration, Revelation ~ master of SELF... the alchemy of BEING...

[@MegaLars01]

Brilliant minds. Inspiring talk and delivery, can watch again and again...

[@marisaande]

Fabulous presentation for all to be inspired! Well done Robert...and well done in life! So happy for your daughter Madeline, shes a lucky young lady to have a beautiful heartfelt loving Dad. How lucky you all are. Yes, be ever so grateful, you did it, you figured it out! Life is precious, and flying by....have no fear and you will Live it well.

[@lifesupport2917]

great speech ! although I don't agree with saying : you get what you expect, but I really do believe that my own perception would change my reality !

[@deborahferguson1163]

Really great talk !!!

[@bettygoncalves8333]

👏👏👏!! Couldn’t agree with you more !!! Thank you 🙏 for your wise words !!

[@FarmerBenny]

Thank you for this amazing presentation!

[@jefreymalasarte3674]

Yes! I can overcome the fear with gratitude, I can overcome the fear with intentional choice. Big Thanks to you Sir Jim..

[@hongtrinh5569]

Bravo Robert. One of the best TedTalks I’ve watched. Incredibly inspiring, perceptive, insightful with admiration to noble minds. The taste of humor and amazement in his stories was very entertaining. 👏

[@laurarichardson7187]

Wow I give it up to this man making it to the birth of his daughter! That's was so sweet.

[@omnia873]

This is one of the best talks❤️. I hope I can become someone who'd inspire others with their experiences

[@Noor-979]

Fear and gratefulness don't belong together. True

[@philippawhite6152]

Fabulous content, great delivery, thank you to a real star.

[@hangkhach-bh7xq]

1. gratitude 2. intentional decisions

[@patmcglone5367]

Robert Grant - Thank you. Very inspiration !!

[@lovemecom3832]

I agree for this video. It's an inspirational story.

[@musicloverkathy]

Fear, and it's sibling, hope keep us mercilessly chained to the past or the future, and prevent us from living in the present.

[@araucana1976]

Good point!

[@ahmermirza]

I think you've got that wrong. You can hope to do something that you will get it done, no matter the amount of fear it gives, you will get it DONE!! It can be "sibling's rivalry", but cannot agree for anything less.

[@noorfatima2436]

One of the best from ted talks

[@leviokumu1973]

To the point and very encouraging. Kudos !!

[@15.johnsonangel]

0:32 This time like all times is a very good one if we know what to do with it

[@benedetta8001]

Life happens to us everyday but we decide what we will do with it. We are the master of our fate. Thank you for sharing such precious advices.

[@aslancittto]

Your boss is the Man

[@DominguismeThesis]

Superb & Inspiring speech, thank you Robert !

[@mariarosales7717]

Gracias por compartir, interesante información,desde hace 3 semanas unos colegas me intimidan,me cuestionan,me ponen en ridículo ante los demás,yo siempre voy con mente positiva,pero con tus consejos,vencere el miedo,los nervios y saldré adelante.gracias, gracias, gracias.

[@sheyda22]

I salute You, Sir! Just what I needed to hear right now. Thank You. Your Daughter is a lucky Woman having You as Her Dad.

[@ankamargareta2357]

Such a amazing person. I am sure you are great father ❤

[@rudolph1899]

I could not stop listening to this guy