Draw your future | Patti Dobrowolski | TEDxRainier

A nationally acclaimed comic performer, high-performance business consultant, speaker, strategic illustrator and newly minted author, Patti Dobrowolski spends her time focused on new neuroscience discoveries that leverage the power of imagination and visuals to actualize a vision of the future. Dobrowolski works with teams and leaders of Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits around the world to inspire them to create new and different strategies while literally capturing the organization's vision in a 4' x 8' illustration.
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[@djkayzie816]

I watched this in 2016. At the time I was unemployed and hopeless. I drew my dreams. Now (2 years later) I run 2 successful businesses and I have over 10 employees. Thank you @Patti Dobrowolski for this video.

[@MrPiperian]

WTG Kayzie!

[@Faith2Money]

😗

[@seancampbell9689]

That’s awesome, well done :-)

[@aguadesebolla]

Congratulations

[@PattiDobrowolski]

I love this! Thank you so much for sharing your story here!

[@PattiDobrowolski]

Be sure to send me a photo of your vision to reality you drew! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@futureselfnow]

what are you up to today in 2021? any new ted talks? thanks for this simple inspiring talk!

[@rika.s7769]

So sade to see this now after 9 years from publishing ...greatful that i see it now .. thanks from Egypt

[@kj_angela7127]

I really touched by your speech, now I imagine to become a motivative speaker in Asian area.

[@joshpickles9022]

Great talk and great knowledge. Many thanks.

[@bodhilucianabiraghi7642]

Hi,bellissima.... I draw a picture in may... could you please tell me how can I send it to you? ❤️

[@PattiDobrowolski]

Thanks everyone for watching and the great feedback! Please pass around the world and send me your maps you are drawing of your vision. Let's do a whole page of those!

[@BhavikaKala18]

Firstly thanks for introducing me to this super technique. I am watching this video during the covid pandemic in 2020. How do we send over the maps of our drawing? Is there any particular email id we need to send it to.

[@Believein-oj5sv]

Email Id pls ..I m writing this to u b4 watching video because I knew that my dream will be fulfilled n I will send u pic .

[@shulammitetornyie8088]

Please your email

[@velvetindigonight]

Hi I've used this several times with success but I forgot to send you the pictures. Sorry. Next time........ This was such a 'gift'. Thank you. Enjoy

[@josephwanjiku6853]

Watching in 2022 .

[@cathifortunatti8851]

I saw this video in August and I drew my dreams after that. Now I achieve one of them and I'm super proud! Thank you so much x

[@natnaeltesfaye7286]

Like we are supposed to believe that

[@networkus5612]

what had you achieved?

[@sophalr4kh835]

Good

[@jenniferg.9017]

I did this activity in 2015 during a time where I felt so lost and directionless. Now I’m admitted to the law school of my dreams, I have a close circle of best friends that I love and I have lost a lot of weight that was keeping me unhealthy. So this works!! Do it

[@faizaasad4184]

Woah that's so exciting to hear how do you feel now

[@jayPi07]

I watched this video when i was 32, i then decided to quit my job to go study illustration abroad and live my dream. Now im 39 and i have zero regret. Im a certified illustrator doing what i love the most as a job :)

[@dzcafe]

I practiced this method in late November, by February of the following year I had sold almost everything I had and moved across the country to work with a fantastic non profit , making a difference with an under served community. A year later all is still good.

[@katekelly794]

That’s fantastic!!

[@milliondolargirl]

Thank you for sharing

[@bd8364]

its 2024 im watching this video right now im also 24 years old and it really was a nice video to watch. By the end of 2024 beginning of 2025 i will be in a much better place and moment beacuse i will change my life for better.

[@stella5666]

Am from Kenya. Currently working as a script and copy writer. Living proof.

[@gt2097]

stella skinny jeans are and have been working on the other side of all this is where you are and have been for a while now but I'm going to hold you like this is how I really feel about things we can talk about it in her eyes she wants things to be good for you and why is that the feeling of being able to get back to work I will always love you so mucho mucho and have a few things I want you to know if we can't visit each other for a while but I know that I'm sincere to have been able to get some of the best things we can't have it both ways this is where you have to decide whether or not you are in my life and why is that the feeling I get

[@gt2097]

Yeah I figured I'd like to talk to you sooner than later this evening and I appreciate all of the other scheme that didn't mean for that to be confusing for everyone involved in the truck waiting for every moment of the day was just getting to feel the best things about being able to have been a blessing for you and all of the other two are in my thoughts and have been working hard to get some more of all this is how I really feel about things in my life and why is that the feeling I get to have to take advantage of being able to be good for you and all of a sudden loss of being in her eyes, what are you doing this weekend so I can get some more of all this is how I can be greatful.

[@WizTheMc1]

this is incredible. it helped me become a full time musician over the past 6 years. watching now to elevate my goals. this video has brought so much value to my life. Thank You Patti!

[@justlivinglife...4495]

I used this board 6 years ago and it changed my life completely, and then I lost the board. Since then I looked everywhere for this video because I wanted to do a new one but could never find this video and now I finally found it again ! It's really powerful. It got me through hard times, because it helped me to see that where I was headed was better than the challenges I was facing in my current reality.

[@adwoaasisi8908]

i came across this video 6 months ago when I was at a low point in my life, I drew my picture and 6 months down the line i like what I see

[@stella5666]

I watched this 2 month ago, just graduated but getting a job was proving to be hard. I drew a picture of where I wanted to be twice coz I forgot the road I was to use the first time. Thank you for the amazing work you share. I am currently living by purpose. Thanks to you. Take sometime to draw a picture of your life. You might just end up living it sooner than you think.

[@jamesmol3634]

congrats

[@anoopgopalakrishnan7823]

Great Stella. Keep learning and growing!

[@TheCodebookInc]

After 8 years I m coming back to this video, just to comment that it really worked for me.

[@nafisadmankhan2988]

How did it changed your life?

[@TheCodebookInc]

@@nafisadmankhan2988 can show you dm me on facebook @mauryanarendra11. I will share my drawings

[@BpTalkToEm]

Today I received a message from a great friend of mine who attached this video remaining me how when he watched this in April of 2016 ; it changed his life. He has never worked for anyone besides him self after a few years of high execution. Thank you 🙏🏽 👊🏾🙌🏽

[@CollaborativeAction]

I've worked with Patti. She is truly an inspiration and her methods do create positive change.

[@romeyjondorf]

Wow, did you really work with her? That's amazing :)

[@duchessesperanza5486]

I drew mine and almost achieved all of my ideas. Looking forward to achieve more ; I'll be back in 3 months to tell you the main results

[@-massdar8645]

it's 8 months now 😁

[@dr.disiasab6760]

It's 5 years know

[@kristieoshea8860]

I love this exercise! I've used it at different times in my life and it really works. The most notable time was making a complete lifestyle change that included moving across the country, downsizing my lifestyle, and getting a completely new/different job. It was definitely scary at times, but having a clear picture to focus on made all the difference. Wishing you all the best with your personal journeys.

[@ryanp9441]

the best ted lectures Ive ever seen in my whole life!!amazing!!

[@networkus5612]

because she's enthousiastic, herself. when I see the lecturer akin a robot, I dismiss the video stright away

[@knowledgeispower4235]

I did this once, I drew the way I wanted to decorate my living room and sure enough it happened. I will do it more for everything I want now.

[@rahulreddy4560]

man I want that kind of motivation everyday she is really coollll

[@kws-ii2yw]

Inspring video clip. Fantasy is not just fantasy but reality. Drawing is a good way for expressing myself.

[@pastorpierreeade]

The talk helped me so much! I drew my vision and am in full pursuit! Thank you!

[@lekobo]

I've heard these ideas if not thousands but hundreds of times in books and seminars. It's nothing new. But this video really got me. Thank you Patti, original delivery! Maybe I just needed that little at this tiny moment of my life :)

[@NedsT]

Thank you for this wonderful video!!! I drew my dreams and vision in September 2017. Three of the things from my desired reality in my drawing have came true. Thank you for making this video and giving me hope that everything will be okay and my dreams will come true.

[@OneHeartMission]

6 years ago I did this and it really helped me to get the life I wanted and has helped me fulfil my purpose in life

[@stban1988]

Este video lo ví a principios de 2016. Me impacto. Hice con mucho cuidado y atención mi dibujo. Mi situación en este momento era muy difícil, sin embargo plasmé en la imagen sueños imposibles de conseguir en ese momento. Hoy, casi dos años después, 7 de las 8 cosas que dibujé ocurrieron, contra todo pronóstico. Todo fluyó increíblemente y no me estaba dando cuenta que lo estaba haciendo. Al mirar la imagen, no lo puedo creer. Ahora estoy haciendo mi nueva imagen para 2019. El poder de las imágenes da mucha claridad y creatividad, es indiscutible. He recomendado este video a mis mejores amigos pero he visto que no les parece algo importante. Saludos

[@arratiugonaipPR]

What a great speaker!!!

[@dodokaprjcts.502]

that was very important for me, mostly because i m 18 and choosing my path....thank you!

[@BakerCakeFlow]

Dang she draws really good.

[@FishingtonBurpPuzzle]

Yes, this is why cavemen drew their dinners on the rocks before hunting.

[@hotcaramel8288]

bwahahahaha nice you made my day hahahaha

[@francescowang]

LOOOOOOL this is the best comment ever.

[@thecatandthewitch3428]

well, actually it is not as funny as true...

[@andreadevera7570]

ahhaha even if you were joking it seems possible

[@bsb71]

I watched this video in 2016 and now on 28th September, 2021 I watching it again to remember from where I am here!! Thanks

[@hammieinvestigations5392]

This lady has amazing style. Her outfit is extremely nice. Well done. You look awesome!

[@davesalera5757]

There is nothing more wonderful in this world than to believe a thing into existence.There is no creative energy more powerful in the universe.The constructive use of imagination is GOD in action.The true art of worship and adoration.

[@mamieamara813]

It's already in the bible, write the vision make it plain.

[@kari1884]

Neville Goddard

[@kennethkogut8762]

Patti, I liked your preso so much I watched it twice. I'll use this concept of yours in my personal life and in business. Thank you!

[@yazkinlopez8501]

The best part FOR ME is minute 8:30 desk boss salary .... I realized I was too comfortable ! I was shocked . It is when I decide to quit my job and do what makes my happy

[@abougaye6585]

How a great speech. I have been so pleased to listen this wonderful woman explaining these great ideas. I often draw a mental picture of my dreams. With this explanation, I better understand that it is very important. So I'll improve it and do it regularly.

[@cristianofreitas9924]

Até hoje uma das mais poderosas ferramentas de coaching que pude experimentar foi a colagem. Colei em uma cartolina figuras que representavam como gostaria de me ver em 2020. É poderosíssimo e até hoje vejo essa colagem que aliás continua me inspirando. Tentem, o resultado é FANTÁSTICO !!!!!

[@chimsloyalty3880]

I am 13 and this is really interesting

[@casperado666]

...I second the comment above me, but act too and don't only watch stuff. Don't get paralysed by analysys

[@chimsloyalty3880]

L O i will remember this

[@ahmedsalman1130]

Chims Loyalty I'm 12 Same it's pretty interesting

[@epoint605]

^Woah, so you're 13? Wow, great information. Thank you for that

[@-massdar8645]

so you are now 15 ?

[@britneyk4381]

Oh my God i wish I had watched this the second it was posted. I'm definitely doing this in the the morning.

[@jamescorden1140]

Here in 2017 and This is by far the BEST Ted Talk ever because it teaches us to ACT on what we learn and make a CHANGE!. This talk really helped me so much, i honestly got what i drew even though it didn't happen the way I expected it. I credit it to God and through the wisdom in this video .....Thank You So much Patti Dobrowolski and Ted!!!

[@4selfesteem]

Thank you -- for who you are, your presence and making the creative process so visual!

[@christinekawira5113]

Ooooo waaooo, why am I seeing this today? This was super insightful for me because I have been feeling stuck and wondering how to move from my current state to my desired reality. Thank you Patti.

[@lakshmimuralidharan8294]

Thank you! I bless you with love and light!

[@user-pt9xu8vi3n]

이 영상을 보고 제가 원하는 상태에 도달하지 못하고 있는 것은 나의 상태를 정확히 파악하지 않은 것, 원하는 상태를 그려 놓고 그 상태를 간절히 열망하지 않은 것, 그리고 머릿속에서 뒤엉킨 많은 생각 만으로 힘들다는 핑계를 대며 그 어떤 사소한 행동도 하지 않은 것임을 깨달았습니다. 이번 강의를 통해 사소한 것부터 시도해보고 행동하여 나의 삶을 변화할 수 있는 사람이 될 수 있도록 노력할 것입니다.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Thank you for bringing this message to us, and for sharing your method of helping us to tangiby SEE what we dream... what we feel drawn toward. And - equally important - what is not right, for us, about where we may find ourselves today. Thank you!

[@StingaB1]

Needed to hear this today! So grateful for this, glad I listened. :)

[@AJMunoz]

Love you Patti, Im gonna put my drawing to work. Thanks for a wonderful, concise and inspiring talk.

[@AriaHarmony]

This made me feel so much better. Initially I thought I had nothing to draw because my desired future is a little more abstract in nature I guess, but now I realize I already had some scattered and vague mental images of that future. This was very useful in bringing me clarity and making it more real in my mind. Thank you!

[@skorpianking73]

Patti this is amazing and motivating information. I love the way you help people to recognize cognition and what we can do to change our thinking to our life. I have some things to really consider. Going to draw my picture now. Thank you!

[@SpringyourEnglish]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@rachelzarky61]

Thank you for sharing truly inspiring message! I think I'll put my desired reality to paper and starting acting on my dreams!!

[@adamalpha7881]

she simply told us the strategy . thank u

[@Jefferdaughter]

Desire might not result in suffering. The example is about envisioning living a life that consistent w/our values & what we have enthusiasm about. Enthusiasm: 'en theos': in God. There is the genuine & there is the counterfeit. There is truth, and there is truth twisted. Joy is not adulation. Freedom is not power over others, but over ourselves. Tools can be used for good, or for ill. I choose Life. Sending you the very best! What you choose to receive, of course, is up to you.

[@thecreativemastermin]

One of the most effective presentations, the material could have more depth though. I still liked it because she used intonation and gestures so well.

[@muralidharj9221]

One of best I have ever heard in my life. I wish I had met u 2 decades ago.

[@pattihelton]

You are freaking AWESOME!

[@PattiDobrowolski]

Can't beat that! I keep things people have said to me or thank yous... Thanks so much for watching!

[@shivangigarg9280]

God, I absolutely love this woman

[@lightloveandawake3114]

25 years ago I drew my goal of learning to swim, i only could draw stick people….I pinned it to my wall and looked at it often….then I realized I was afraid because I couldn’t see under water without my prescription glasses…and then somehow (before the Internet) I found out you can get prescription googles and they weren’t even that costly….so I invested in myself…..problem solved ……and in no time I learned to swim 💗😊💕

[@tankayli7170]

You are inspiring me ! Thank you soo much ! I will be back one day when my dreams come true :)

[@palace1415]

+lily tan reading this a year later , any news? would appreciate a reply lol

[@bioyogurt23]

Thanks! I've sought it!

[@epoint605]

That's great, I did not know that "drawing" is the key, I just tried imagination and visualization. I hope it works

[@Zoom12002]

Watching this while in class right now.

[@adityaniyogi9123]

I will draw my dream Patty, may God bless u.

[@futureselfnow]

did you?

[@user-ui4rk7rb3f]

그림을 그림으로써 창의력이 높아질 수 있다는 사실을 알게 되는 좋은 강의였습니다.

[@tayosulaiman]

Thanks a bunch Patti for this awesome and life changing video. Thought provoking and really inspiring...cheers

[@user-cg2bk6br7o]

'하나의 판타지가 수 많은 현실을 변화시킬 수 있다'는 말이 인상깊은 것 같습니다. 저도 시각화로 현실을 변화시킬 수 있도록 노력해야겠다고 생각하게 되었습니다.

[@naomisad]

The BEST Ted Talker!!!! She must be a good boss!

[@user-ee4mi3mt2l]

정말 좋은 강의였습니다. 저의 생각을 바꿀 수 있는 좋은 계기였습니다.

[@princessa911]

I love you Patti! Thank you!

[@user-ne8ss5bj1s]

After watching this video, I want to draw my own visual thinking picture for my dream. Thank you for teaching me a new way to realize my dream.

[@Feynbert]

thanks for this great video

[@ieguy3]

This is just a wonderfully visual way of doing exactly what Napoleon Hill shared in "Think & Grow Rich" almost a century ago. And for those who are asking for "data", Hill interviewed hundreds of the richest people alive and determined what they had in common and what got them to where they were. And then asking better questions to allow your brain to come up with answers.

[@user-ov6ec3oh3g]

여러 생각과 고민들에 머물러 있을때 그림을 그려 시각화를 하면 나의 목표를 명확하게 볼 수 있는 것 같아요!

[@BernadetteMorris]

Just came upon this (attracted it) - is this why I bought colouring pencils last evening 💃🏼 yes I think it is 💜

[@presleyloves]

I did too, just a few days ago!! I just had an urging for colored pencils!!

[@EarthGirlDee]

This is great. I really appreciate your presentation style! Confident! Wonderful! thank you :) Going to do this tonight after work...

[@soyoung401]

현재 삶에 안주하지 않고 자신이 원하는 미래의 모습을 구체화시켜서 see it > Believe it > Act on it 이 3 bold steps 으로 실행하면 된다는 것이 나의 비전에 다가가는 효과적인 방법인 것 같습니다. JUST DO IT!을 외치는 나이키의 광고도 생각이 스쳐지나갔습니다. 좋은 강연 감사합니다.

[@PattiDobrowolski]

Thanks so much for watching and glad it spoke to you!

[@cranberryeater7459]

Genius! Visualize your Goal. *BRAVO!!!*

[@jamestakwana9731]

This is wonderful and even highest kind of knowledge(infallible word of God) support this.

[@ainsmas361]

This video is absolutely priceless. What an exceptional woman

[@user-lg9zf4wv1y]

Thank you so much. I promise to draw my dreams into reality.

[@subbtopp]

I love her fantastic, I have drawn a pic of us having tea together... thank you for this.

[@rikkatogashi0612]

super inspirational

[@paolotuliao4016]

This is so powerful. Thank you for this!

[@haarveey1]

This is one of the best Ted Talks I’ve seen ❤ thank you x

[@user-qo7mg2mr3k]

스스로가 창의적 못하다고 생각했는데 종이 한 장과 펜 한 자루로 창의적으로 변할 수 있다는 점이 매력적인 것 같습니다.저도 할 수 있다는 자신감이 듭니다!

[@LauraTarrant12]

WOW! I am so excited to be lead to this! Truly and Inspiration!

[@stuvs830]

Terrific takeaways from this empowering talk!

[@pujabhattacharya2857]

Thank you !!! just drew my future !!!! :D

[@cocopopp-6865]

Puja Bhattacharya did it happen?

[@timothycollier7273]

Thank you, I have had the need to change my life, all my life... Just to realize life is change, so go with it. However, goals seldom achieved and a lingering low, like a backpack that's just that much too heavy to get up and walk again. Creating a Picture, simple, so simple one might kick one's self for the omission. Thank you for giving me a tool to help me draw the journey, to make the backpack have the ability to perambulate because i perceive it to.

[@user-ms5nq3ny2e]

종이와 펜 두 가지만으로 생각을 표현하고 되고 싶은 모습을 그리며, 결국 목표를 이루는 비주얼 씽킹에 대해 알려주셔서 감사합니다!

[@lorikorstanje2964]

Wow just what I needed to hear as I embark on my dream!

[@thanhloanmai315]

Thank you very much. It is really touching. You made my day 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@matsartist1091]

That what we call it..... motivation

[@ConocimientoparaTodos]

Very Inspiring ! Thank you so Much !

[@ahmadshassouna]

Yes it is

[@hotcaramel8288]

it looks like a 2 cup method and vision board variation. this is awesome.

[@PattiDobrowolski]

Thank you so much!

[@aloarstory3358]

thanks for this video. it's really inspiring me and im going to pratice that...