Giving in without giving up - a story of finding gratitude everywhere. | Blake Wittman | TEDxUNYP

[@AlejandraRodríguez-d1m4q]

This video deserves all the praise.

[@blakewittman1977]

I tried to make my message relevant enough to help many people, so I’m glad to hear 🎉 that! Thank you.

[@jc7887]

I really needed to hear this today. I am grateful the Universe sent it to me.

[@blakewittman1977]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@MarkAndersonPrague]

We are so proud to have Blake with us today after this horrible accident and thankful he shared his story with all of you!

[@blakewittman1977]

And I was honored, SERIOUSLY honored, to be given such a stage to share my story. Thank you!

[@NataliaGarcia-kr2ut]

That prank had me laughing out loud! 😆🔥 Brilliantly executed! 🤣

[@insano-m7j]

You make the KZbin world a better place! 🌍

[@AndreaGonzalez-xo2ne]

Well timed and well executed!

[@blakewittman1977]

Lots of lots of practice behind that though. 🙂

[@travelislife6883]

Blake ur story is an inspiration to millions who need to watch this . I can’t imagine how and what made u rise and become an incredible version . Your battle can only tell tomorrow is a day to not give up . More more and more strength to you to inspire more around you

[@blakewittman1977]

Sometimes circumstance requires that you respond. But how you respond is still up to us. I chose to respond and fight on my own terms, as it was the only thing I could control. Definitely never give up, but giving in can be a major victory if done properly! Me standing on stage is the proof.

[@EalainKloapa]

Its crazy that all those horrible things happened to his body but if I past him on the street I would never have thought he would of been through that! Its a interesting concept... accept horrible things happening so then you can rebuild.

[@blakewittman1977]

Yes, you might not notice but my right foot is crooked and I still have many limitations. But learning to fall was a key step for me. Thanks for your comments and insight.

[@joelchavez3346]

love it !

[@stephsobotik9975]

I've watched this twice already. Simply amazing. I know how broken your body was, and I continue to be amazed by the strength of your spirit -- then and now. What great lessons and new ways to think about acceptance and evolving after a fall or failure. I know you successfully skied in December. What a badass! Thanks for inspiring us and helping us think differently about things we usually try to avoid. I'm in awe.

[@blakewittman1977]

Hi Stephanie, your words mean a lot to me. Thanks. I honestly didn't know what I was doing at the time, but when I looked back on it I realised all my learnings. A tough way to do it, but there is a part of me that is definitely grateful, even for that.

[@danaibaouraki1398]

Thank you so much Blake for sharing your story with us! I remember watching you live and got goosebumps and that has not changed at all! It is a privilege to hear your story, truly inspiring! Love your energy, drive and passion!

[@blakewittman1977]

Hey Danai....I appreciate that. I tried to use those characteristics in the hospital at it worked. I'm glad it's still having an IMPACT! 👊🏼

[@amitgrinvald]

So grateful to know you Blake 🙏 Forever inspired ❤

[@blakewittman1977]

Likewise, Amit. Thanks for the guidance!

[@patrickpoland9223]

So honest and sincere I think everyone could use this talk

[@blakewittman1977]

Thank you. It gives me an amazing feeling to know that it had an impact.

[@MrMark2me]

I reached out to Blake when he was still in a wheelchair to wish him well, I remember being amazed at how upbeat he was, even joking about it!! I think most people would just want to curl up and die, not Blake though! It's both a horrific and inspiring story. Great talk Blake ❤

[@blakewittman1977]

Hi Mark, yes I remember 🙂! Thanks a lot...still taking steps every day in my evolution.

[@Bryan-i3h]

I went to high school in Colorado with Blake... what an inspirational story!! I remember a leader at Fortune 50 company told my younger self to be "fearless". I always cringed at this advice, because without fear we have nothing to overcome- We can use fear to create greatness

[@blakewittman1977]

Wow. Amazing insight. Yes, I completely agree. Fear can be a great thing, similar to falling. Thanks. 👍

[@RandiRains-m3o]

this video is so inspireing

[@SotirisFoutsis]

Simply amazing and inspirational. SO proud of you and thank you for such a strong talk

[@blakewittman1977]

Sharing my story like this on the UNYP stage was an honor for me. Thanks for letting me do that!

[@patrickpoland9223]

Great speech so informative 😊

[@blakewittman1977]

Thank you!

[@Cristopher-c5l]

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[@MonicaMartinez-zg6cl]

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