How to change the world: John Paul Flintoff at TEDxAthens 2012

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About Speaker:
John-Paul Flintoff writes for major English-language newspapers and magazines about people who are well known and powerful -- and others who are little known and powerless.
His new book, How To Change The World, is a practical manual containing insights from people he's interviewed, the latest psychological research, and stories from around the world and throughout history. It also contains some examples of Flintoff's own attempts to make a difference -- to show that changing the world is not the business only of "great souls" like Gandhi, Mother Theresa and Nelson Mandela. It's something we can all do.The book is published in 13 languages, as part of a series from The School of Life, founded by Alain de Botton in London, where Flintoff is on the faculty.His previous book, Sew Your Own, described his own attempt to take back control, save money and help the environment by making his own clothes. It was described by kind reviewers as (variously) wonderful, amazing, funny, warm, inspiring, moving and utterly brilliant.He has advised major global corporations on creative ways to make a difference -- but he also works with members of the public in libraries, among faith groups, and at schools.
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[@donovanphillips4966]

I am young and don't know what to do with my life, but this video helps me motivate myself to change at least some part of the world.

[@bolivar1789]

+donovan phillips Hi there! I wanted to recommend you a youtube channel called The School of Life. The speaker in this video also works with them. In my humble opinion that's the best channel on youtube. They give you a lot of very valuable insights and advices on how to live better. If you wish begin with one of these videos: " How to find meaningful work" or "Memento Mori" , or " Why we're all so anxious". Best wishes!

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

Thank you - the School of Life channel is very good. JP

[@bigboomdude9299]

How are u man?

[@davidlee9924]

i want to impact the world by changing the way we use electricity

[@maartenvanderputten558]

@@davidlee9924 ,that is a very great thing to want. keep your hopes up and ask for help. as long as you believe you can do it.

[@aworthlessnobody4052]

Today is the beginning of a better world.

[@BrantWeckstein]

This was great, but one thing I would've added is small steps and the little things matter to changing someone's personal life, not just the world. The way to beat depression and anxiety is through taking it one step at a time and doing what you need to do to be healthy and be where you want to be at every moment, because every moment is an opportunity for change.

[@niky9965]

This is true. Can I quote you on this?

[@erose516]

One of the best TEDx talks I've seen in a long time. It has humor, a meaningful message, and lots of practical advice.

[@MarsLos10]

I rarely enjoy watching an up to 15 minutes video. Such an inspiring speech.

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

Just saw this - a bit late! - but thank you.

[@balance_one]

Thank you Mr. Flintoff, this talk is just what I needed this morning.

[@juanpaulo9004]

Thank you so much for the inspiring speech! I NEVER comment on videos but now I have to thank you because you have pushed me to the beginning of one of my "change the world" projects, have given me lots of ideas and have made my day and hopefully rest of my days happier and more conscious

[@tamzinjans4721]

I'm reading your book right now and thank you for the book and for this conference.

[@MelanieChingCA]

Awesome! Thank you so much for this presentation.

[@andreasjohannson6573]

Love it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jimbyrom1992]

Best thing I've ever watched WOWOWOW!!! Gonna watch it again now....

[@NicolaGrace]

Great video. Here we can affirm that we do not need to be rich or so famous for changing the world. What I would think is that the people who are changing the world are those who really care about others (animals, environments, things, situation and so on). This is an entire ocean of human feelings that need to be applied in actions

[@ImproPernille]

Wonderful speach John-Paul:-) I´ll spread the inspiring message. Impro On!

[@nikhilprasad2692]

He speaks so fast but it's a miracle that I understood the whole point !!

[@BerserkerSlayer042]

Excellent speech thank you!

[@MariaBanks]

Brilliant JP, just brilliant!

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

Thank you!

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

Thanks Francis!

[@FrancisNortonLondon]

Brilliant talk - very interesting, very true. I hadn't heard of the White Rose group, they deserve to be better known. And the tips for choosing a cause and activating your network are practical and inspiring.

[@jaibirsinghbatth3804]

Nice, and wise thoughts. Thanks for your insights. Keep it up.

[@TheChangingWays]

Quite an inspirational talk! I liked Nietzche’s quote in particular.

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

I just saw this - very late - but thank you.

[@patncliff]

Just as our Bible and Lord said, pay attention to the "little " things..even God's imputation says: With ME, you can; without YOU , I won't! (change things...) this world needs change; and it does begin with us..and it does begin in our homes and in our life circles, society and nations...the question is not only HOW but WILL- will we do our part? I pray so...

[@serti360]

Great speach. :)

[@formisfunction1861]

Awesome!

[@ralphstruexperiencesolutio8472]

WELL SAID!!!!

[@keithleeuwen877]

Motivational, Yes....

[@westhouse4334]

The 7 people that disliked this can't understand him because he speaks to fast.

[@wrath564]

The key is not to make despair convincing, but to make hope possible.

[@tastenklopper3038]

Thank you, I was looking for this!

[@gemlalahashaba2044]

my history teacher told me the truth because I asked him... it also reminds me of my university coordinator :)

[@teinow]

wow

[@hughiebrophyHind]

How to do

[@licheng7956]

What can I say? It's my life Dream to create a company to change the world.

[@privatprivat7279]

63k views 7 years later... i gess not many people TRULY care do they?.... all stuck in ur own world? We don't see change in this world because we stand FAR too close to it....

[@beccac1159]

I will change the world. I will if it kills me.

[@mrrickstur]

put speed on 2x

[@hdiobatrocketmail]

+mrrickstur animal crossing

[@carmelorosario155]

You searched for this, you should be proud most wouldn't have cared less.

[@Semjl]

I would change the world so that my english theater and homework disapears

[@audreybannister]

Watching this in 2020 with all the police brutality going around makes me believe there’s hope

[@maartenvanderputten558]

let your hopes emerge with others and start building a better world. soon I will start my new lifetime goal after achieving the first one. the energy he is telling about is real. I can feel change in the air. all that needs doing is to channel that energy. one thing for sure, change is happening. what change is up to you.

[@jetrexter2213]

I have a dream that I will change the world thinking break all physics everything will change

[@lukehalls9116]

This all sounds nice but. For these people to turn around and completely change there way of life for the better is no walk at the park. It cant be that simple. There has to be something more to it right. Theres always more. Things dont happen just like that no matter how bad WE want them to.

[@TheTasis]

12:55 Actualy I Did Wake Up One Day And Wanted To Change The World.Make It A Safer Place .I DisAgree With The This He Said About Steps And Slowly Slowly .... You Do It Fast As Easy As Posible , And You Know You Cant Have The People By Your Site Every Time SO The Real Question Is ...""ARE WE READY FOR THE CHANGE WE WANT TO COME '''' It Will Be Hard I Know But Nothing Is Imposible Right ??...So Answer Me "Are We Ready And Convinsed Ourselfs That We Realy Want To Change The World ?""

[@isaiahcairo3377]

What do you think

[@NoahFarrelly]

Good content, not great speech. He talks way too fast. Would be better if slower and more concise.

[@mannycaves4946]

OX ECO Maybe you'd like reading his book -- he's being timed after all. www.theschooloflife.com/shop/how-to-change-the-world-john-paul-flintoff/

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

That's very kind of you to say - thank you. I did go rather fast, but I'm working on that!

[@monikapanufnik]

he speaks too fast

[@joseph4861]

+Monika Panufnik Great, positive feeback there!

[@JohnPaulFlintoff]

You are right. I put in more than the time allowed. I believe it's a bit easier to follow, thanks to KZbin, if you change the setting to make it slower.

[@kedarkulkarni6999]

Great! You taught me another thing!

[@privatprivat7279]

f u trully want it to change.dont try to change how it is. change how it works! Kristof.Lp

[@stevesguitarworks7542]

Quite uninformed....

[@7ismyusername89]

In what sense?