Life Lessons from the Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country | Lexie Alford | TEDxKlagenfurt

[@YesTheory]

Such a good job Lexie 👏

[@KeepItLwky]

💕💕💕

[@shivraj3770]

I was going to reply that she is a Yes Fam..and I see ur comment

[@mcleanephatha]

Okay found the comment!

[@thehdedgamer]

SEEK DISCOMFORT

[@bikashgurung6407]

Great job and great achievement.

[@tamarabrathwaite124]

To have travelled around the world but still be nervous to give a talk to a room full of strangers is a lesson that comfort zones can be miles away or right at your feet, it’s not where they are, it’s the distance that it takes to face them and in facing them that’s where the lesson lies! Congrats on your courage!

[@LinkEX]

I mean, it's also a huge difference in scale and context. Sure you'll meet many strangers - but it's not like traveling means that you're bound to be the center of attention with hundreds of people in a huge room staring at you.

[@70mjc]

Stick to flipping burgers...

[@tobik2627]

What has travelling to do with giving a speech? On the other hand you should think that the best speaker should be good at travelling.

[@20-NYC]

how did you manage to travel the world?

[@antonboludo8886]

Well said.

[@readingsbywitchyvibrations]

I do think that comfort zones are not just about leaving but also staying. I backpacked and travelled for 4 years and now I’ve settled because I’m studying my bachelors degree. Staying in one place has proven to be hard and has pushed me out of comfort zones I developed from traveling. It isn’t about distance in my opinion, but about facing internal fears that make you uncomfortable and cause change and growth within you. As a traveler it’s easy for people to think I’m fearless and brave, which I am, but in fact staying still has been a greater challenge for me than solo backpacking ever was. I want to also say thank you for this talk. Amazing to see a young women as the Guinness world record holder!

[@adryana90]

Agree. I also get bored easily and need to change. I travel a lot, I moved to another country, I change jobs every two, three years, not good for long relationships, so I have been mostly by myself. Found the same thing over and over again, staying in one place for years... that's definitely more challenging for me than moving to another country or traveling to a new country

[@evgenialokis8231]

Wow, you just described my situation! I decided to study after travels, too, and sometimes it's hard to realize you must play with the cards you were dealt with - if you don't have something where you currently live, you can't just leave and find it somewhere else. It is just the way it is.

[@lydia33x15]

It's not about how she grew up, or all the advantages she's had that allowed her to break this record. What's incredible to me is that she recognized these advantages she had and started reaching for this goal that was possible, but still crazy! And she did it. There are so many people in her position that don't make the most of their situations, and look at all she's done. Congrats Lexie!

[@keyurbhalodiya3359]

How she did do all? Because for this much money 💰 need and it can’t possible. Maybe she is richest by born that’s why she did investment money in travel

[@njr3320]

Money s not everything but everything require money

[@vasiovasio]

You are so, so right!

[@beverlygail9169]

Yes, and lack of $ has me homebound.

[@PhantomAyz]

Love doesn't require money

[@amurika6336]

Yea so money is everything

[@fodel3758]

Not true at all. You can work in exchange for board and meals, use a talent or skill in exchange for a service. If you want something enough, you'll find a way to get it.

[@amazingray3295]

Quick question, if you are traveler since kid, would travelling be your comfort zone? And getting out from comfort zone would be ... to not travelling?

[@Fred26498]

I would say yes and no. I have been on two trips that lasted more than 6 months and travelled to well over 20 countries but I started to study at university now. It's always discomforting when you can't read signs and have no ability to commumicate other than your hands. At the same time I miss the adrenalin rush and the excitement to see something new every day. I honestly struggle with the monotony of daily life and the fact that I have to stay in the same place for at least a couple years.

[@suma9684]

No, in your case getting out of your comfort zone would be traveling to space 🚀.

[@pulahan1788]

Amazing Ray Did you guys listen to the whole discourse? Smh... You totally missed the point, numb-skulls!

[@suicidenote1]

Fred26498 She stays in five star hotels. Never talks to the locals. She is an entitled rich kid.

[@Hazardz09]

lol true I've been taking flight since younger I move a lot and literally am staying still for once and everything about staying put giving me anxiety signing a lease, relationships, buying a car, it's such a commitment.

[@georgia3372]

“will i regret not doing this?” has now become my motto.

[@cmm1639]

👍

[@tiagonunes889]

jumps to the moment where I check my bank account and I'm poor

[@applebt1]

That conclusion dissolved me into tears. “I knew I will regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t try”

[@burntforest633]

bump the speed to 1.25-1.5 gonna save you a lot of time

[@lucy6394]

Bless

[@ricardouribe4173]

@Lexie Alford

[@cammytracepamela01]

Bless you

[@ymberzal]

Thank you

[@eshak1060]

Thanks

[@GorgonDrageil]

At 21 I was getting hammered at the club, flirting with shallow girls and having fake friends with no direction in life... I'm 25 now, still dreaming of doing what she's done. Hats off to the amazing young lady she is. I still have life yet to live.

[@jovianmonteiro5780]

At 28, have you done it yet?

[@behere3319]

@@jovianmonteiro5780 😀

[@imagbaby5]

Currently 27 and trying to do it

[@redone9427]

isn't about people's mindset but its problem of money shortage

[@lance7095]

It's still in the mindset because you won't be broke if you are wise enough on how to manage your own money.

[@Demolischend]

@@lance7095 Lul, tell that to poor people and expect to get hit.

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

@@lance7095 How did you assume that not having enough money equates to being broke because you spend unwisely? Some people's lives are tough. They can hardly make ends meet let alone have enough money to travel. Travelling the world is amazing but its also reserved for those who are in somewhat a place of privilege.

[@redone9427]

Maybe your cash is in Euro or dollars which is actually strong monetry but how about some one who lives in Africa or an under developed country and his monthly salary is 100 Euro .how can he manage this amount of money furthermore you have to know too that you won't get visa easily if you live in poor country in order to reach Europe or USA.

[@oest2029]

@@lance7095 that is possibly the most arrogant and privileged thing I've ever heard anyone say

[@jdmohan51]

The way she speaks shows her experience world wide. In her age she has acquired so much knowlege and her talk is so fluent, so calm and delivered what she wanted to. She has a capabilities to attract people and make them listen her. Usually travellers possess long vision about future and plan. She has that. When we are in different land as far as safety is concerned ...!!! I know to the max extend we have to be on our own. She is bold and learnt all those point.

[@lydiaheelu2681]

Lexie is it! She's smart, she's beautiful, well-travelled and obviously financially well off, and her outfit is on point. You go girl!!!

[@jwh0122]

5:16 Overcome physical fear: bungee in Switzerland. Yemen wedding 9:59 Overcome mental fear: loneliness. A new friend in Tuvalu 12:24 Overcome soul fear 13:19 Will I regret not doing this? 14:04 How uncomfortable are you willing to become in order to reach your fullest potential?

[@nurzhanabdeekerim8585]

you made it for fun, now you got my respect

[@jwh0122]

@@nurzhanabdeekerim8585 Hola, amigo. Yes, it would be easier for me to come back to certain points of the talk.

[@TCBumby]

Try doing that with a developing country passport. You had a head start just by your birthplace alone Lexie. Having said that, well done.

[@brucewayne7422]

Exactly

[@geekhamza]

I assume that you did already travel to all the countries you are allowed to with your passport, right ?

[@warffxfreak]

@Bert Why does that matter? It's okay to acknowledge privilege.

[@jimihendrixx11]

Surely you can still go to a lot

[@Bkaz3678]

Bert I think she seems very humble and like a good person. There’s no sense in being bitter towards someone for being born into a different set of privileges. It’s life, there will always be more and less fortunate people.

[@rameshiyer1]

Fine talk. Lexie's last sentence "how uncomfortable are you willing to be in order to reach your fullest potential" is the crux of her talk. I feel travelling is one activity which gives such amazing experiences, that it often opens up our mind to entirely new vistas. It also helps us discover ourselves, besides getting to know new places n people n their cultures. For people with inhibitions, travelling can do wonders. Kudos to Lexie for having travelled to so many countries, perhaps to many of them all by herself. It takes immense courage for a girl / woman to do so, particularly to certain regions known to be hostile or even dangerous for women tourists. Way to go !

[@rajatraj19]

she was smiling the entire ted talk. How jolly and wonderful. Good one.

[@muhammadawais1118]

She is such a happy soul. I love this girl.

[@ĀTMAN-777-A]

„Will I regret not doing this, yes or no ?!“ What an amazing mind breakthrough!!! I love it 😍🥹

[@Dr_Analise]

I am just returning from my first international and first solo trip around europe... Yes it wasnt tough as she encountered but it did get lonely at some point and then I realised I began to like being alone with my thoughts and my ideas... I would travel to the places as I felt and learnt alot about different cultures!! at first I didnt feel any difference but I know my self confidence has increased and I have better respect for myself

[@catiehamilton8194]

Good for you!! What an amazing experience:)

[@reiniskirsteins4818]

Did you visit Latvia?

[@MoniqueGrace]

This woman is such a beautiful, wonderful speaker. I really enjoyed her speech 💮

[@truongtruong817]

Is she bring the inspiration and motivation to you?

[@narendermakhijani9512]

Yed

[@JesseJo95]

I just found Lexi's youtube channel and have been blown away. I love traveling too but wow, she blows it out the park! So humble

[@gayeong3471]

Wow! Lexie, I'm surprised you had traveled all 196 countries by the age of 21. Now that I am 18, I have only traveled to two countries. This talks was really helpful to me, who had a lot of things to fear.👍 “Will I regret not doing this?” was most impressive to me. I want to be a person who speaks naturally in front of many people and gives enlightenment, like you. I subscribed to your youtube because I wanted to hear interesting more stories about your trip! May you be happy!😉

[@yuvrajshelkande5669]

Are you Indian

[@michaeltworged3712]

You passport will not allow you to do so.

[@RebeccaMeyer89]

As someone who has wanted to travel the world all my life but haven’t been to many places yet, this is so inspiring. Someday I hope to travel more and gain that fulfillment I still desire. ♥️

[@Arlene_witha_y]

Same 🥲

[@MrKABOOMLP]

she seems like such a down to earth soul

[@ssujansshrestha5413]

Her smile is so beautiful.

[@SorelleAmore]

I love Lexie!!! Absolute queen!!!

[@DamianoVeritas]

Too sexi for a public speech I can’t pay attention to the speech

[@nay_luvie]

@@DamianoVeritas huh?

[@DamianoVeritas]

@@nay_luvie yes

[@thereal2100]

I love her

[@nevereverstopsinging]

Damiano Corso creep. Stop being weird

[@nadeeshani]

She speaks so clearly and beautifully. She's CAPTIVATING 😍

[@notruth1324]

“Will I regret not doing this?” Is the six words i never knew i needed this moment of my life. Thanks for inspiring us all! 💕

[@harshvaishnav4363]

People are all same around the world. 1)They wake up go to work wat sleep 2)They want that basic fulfillment in life , happiness & 3)Security.

[@chandanadas7860]

She has family who's have travel business from decade already. She travelled since very childhood with family. That's the way she achieved her travel dream easily with full knowledge.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

There is no "easy" way to travel to every country in the world - especially alone. She had this idea and made it happen on her own.

[@RoshinrajRavi]

@@TravelingwithKristin "made it happen on her own" just like how Kylie Jenner became a billionaire on her own?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

@@RoshinrajRavi that's soooooooooo different. Did you read her website? She's been working, saving money, and self-funding her travel since she was 12. Quite different from growing up on a reality show.

[@zimberlin9978]

@@TravelingwithKristin THANK YOU!!!

[@andreaho4841]

@@TravelingwithKristin you're such an innocent dude. Online content publishing is easy and no proof honestly shown. Believe in me who's been working in that industry for 10 years. None of them say the truth about what they were through. It's only about exaggeration to build a good profile to their audience.

[@theshadow6089]

I Met this great girl in 6 different countries during my countless journeys around the world so far I've been 36 🙃 she was faster than me 🙏 all love Lexie

[@vimal-cliobconsulting]

Really

[@88magikk]

The world needs more young women with the same heart as you, great job. You're awesome.

[@sfrobink]

I enjoyed this talk! I got to see 20 countries in 1976-77 with a backpack and heard about so many more from other travelers. If folks can travel, I recommend it, because it's not just about going into the unknown - I found it exhilarating to live in different sceneries, meet people and hang out with the locals, try new languages, eat new food, visit interesting museums, learn about the place, and just have adventures all along the way. It was fun most of the time!

[@parths.1903]

Her voice is so good.

[@marijoseperez-vinas6800]

You gave an incredible speech, congrats Lexie!

[@duongngocthanh9947]

0:21 0:31 0:33 0:35 0:39 0:41 We are having the wrong conversation about our comfort zone. The phrase “getting out of your comfort zone” is thrown around so much today online and in motivational quotes that it’s begun to lose its meaning. And this is because we don’t clearly understand what our comfort zone is, and it seems counterintuitive to leave it because it’s where we feel the most safe.

[@nighthunter1192]

She is smart and talented, while some people who don't have any achievements start judging her by writing negative comments.

[@Vistavibes21]

Her childhood was so amazing..she travelled in so many country...not everybody thought about this ......✨

[@serene1402]

I'm so glad I discovered this but holy man I hope she knows how privileged she is to be able to do this. I wish everyone would get the opportunity to visit another country

[@mohidulhasan4128]

I don't know if it's okay to say that here. Yet I am helpless. I'm disappointed with covid 19. You can tell I'm alone. I just want a person to chat in messenger. Can anyone help just 2 or 1 min ....anyone, please if you think I am wrong person then the block option is waiting for you .i am really helpless

[@ThisIsAydin]

She paid for it herself with her own hard earned money

[@tragic6197]

@@ThisIsAydin exactly. obviously her parents’ agency gave her a great start, but she paid for all of the remaining travel herself!

[@ThisIsAydin]

@@tragic6197 so many jealous B words in the KZbin comments.

[@essentiallifter]

@rockaustin she first went to peru, for example, when she was 11. How did she work to earn that money at 11 years old then 😬

[@photographyalert]

So inspiring... Such stories should be publicized more often so people like us who are really keen towards traveling will get inspired and get some knowledge about dos and don'ts while traveling... Great

[@ynnej9999]

Main Thing... She is lucky becoz she has parents who support her travelling... 😊 But if no enough money comfort zone is Nothing.

[@truongtruong817]

Have you been traveled abroad?

[@truongtruong817]

@@ynnej9999 oh sounds well,can you tell me those countries you have traveled?

[@truongtruong817]

@@ynnej9999 coz we are a new friend and it will be get better in next time 😊it is possible to share and discuss about it

[@truongtruong817]

@@ynnej9999 why?🤔

[@truongtruong817]

@@ynnej9999 what do you want to know about me?

[@mohmedmahmoud4460]

"will l regret not doing this ?" this video should be taught in schools for youth !! thank you Lexie

[@jeewanjee]

Traveling the globe really helps you grow leaps and bounds, you come to realize that everyone has similar dreams, and we are all the same.

[@ElaineLiu]

I was touched by this Talk, and I had the same experience when I spent 9-month in different countries. It is all right to do lots of things by ourselves while it could be better if we could have someone go together. One day, the person left, and it still became a great memory that lasts for our whole life.

[@gracejordan6182]

Let’s GOOOOO!! All of us Representing YES THEORY! I’m so happy that she has completed some her goals at so young an age even though I don’t know her. I know she is on a good path in life❤️

[@mo6594621]

just realized we all break records everyday in our commutes to work I've traveled from Dublin to Berkeley for over 21 years 5:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Saturday sometimes Sundays 33 miles one way to work & 33 miles back home Salud!! to all the Record breaking workers around the world.

[@JesikaMS]

Lexie you are phenonmenal. I related to so much of what you were saying about learning to be truly alone, the appreciation you now have for your loved ones, the deep understanding you have gained that we all are essentially one, and that if when it comes to decision making... would I regret it later? I always ask myself that, and it had always encouraged me forward to at least try! If you never go, you'll never know. Amazing talk. Thank you for sharing!

[@cliftonkari]

One of the most profound parts of her speech to me, her scariest moment of her life was when she didn't understand the culture she was in. That proves to us that we can only fear something we don't understand.

[@JustAgreekPassing]

but has she traveled to Wakanda?

[@MaksimIzer]

But does she kno da wai?

[@AQUASURF]

Has she been to ... Sealand a self-claimed country in the North Sea of UK

[@fairlysustained6625]

I bet not...

[@Brucelee89896]

what about vormier?

[@unicorntrash5965]

Has she traveled to Sokovia?

[@priyangshudasofficial]

She has been shattering all her fears So inspiring ❤️

[@namedrop721]

The most intimidating question you can ask a young person isn’t what are you going to do next. It’s how are you going to pay the rent for your parents who are incapacitated. How are you going to care for your special needs sibling. How are you going to handle your beloved relative’s aggressive chemo and painful death. Making a name for yourself is an easy question after those.

[@taniyaverma9697]

Best lesson I learned from you is ... If you want something than show such courage and boom it's all your side ❤️

[@ИринаГорбатова-к9я]

By viewing and reading lexi Alford's comments about traveling to each country. I understand her speech very well. I agree that it's not about travel, but about myself. Therefore, you should not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. I'm happy that lexi has achieved her goals, and I think she's on the right path in life.

[@apontutul]

Lovely to hear the same things which I felt or experienced while travelling as a backpacker to every state of my country, India.

[@adamward8614]

What she is trying to say is. Don't be afraid to follow your dreams even though some may say it isn't possible! :)

[@soniamartinez8984]

Looking at the comments I feel that the message from her talk was not very well understood. It’s not about traveling it’s about you. It about how we stay in our comfort zone because we are scared. She’s not saying hi travel the world she’s saying to start saying yes. When you get uncomfortable is when you start to grow.

[@ASALWAY]

Looking at the comments I saw your comment twice I did like the first one though Well said :)

[@santaclause4285]

No, she is justt saying LOOK AT ME

[@icanspotliarsandincelsnido6408]

Agree.

[@unreg8344]

i'm interested in her experience, she's a young woman who underwent several problems and travelled all over the world despite being so young!! i really appreciate her for being very determined indeed!! i loved this unusual video and the sweet lady as well😍😘😇

[@hannahkou4743]

she is so well spoken and professional. thomas is lucky

[@beketamon1]

Good talk. I agree that we need to step outside from our comfort zone from time to time, but there is no need to take the plane so often. Please, do continue to inspire people, but most importantly, try to preserve us and the planet.

[@truongtruong817]

Why do you think that?

[@AGAS210589]

I am wondering how this video got 10k likes. Not an inspirational story/talk. She just forced herself to 196 countries to create a world record.

[@fari7535]

Exactly! Nothing so inspiring about her.

[@koteswar009]

I agree money is not everything but passion. There are many rich people who dont travel even to next state in a country. I traveled all 7 continents solo and graduated with PhD Biomedical Science by 30. I was one of the younger lot on the Antarctica ship and it was a thrilling adventure. I had to save for one year with my first job after PhD to tick off my last continent. I know its crazy to spend your $$$ beginning of career when many at career end or retirement go to Antarctica. When I look back exactly 10 years ago now I was in my first country outside India- Italy for summer research during my undergrad and the courage to start exploring the world solo was born in me 🙂. Then on my science research took me places and I explored more on my own. No matter the language foreign and unknown to me but I connected with the locals who gave me shelter, food, shared their culture; be it Kenya, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Peru or Chile 🙂. The journey of exploration never ends and even before one adventure is done, the next few are in line 😃. Use your transits well in a new country and if you are not in hurry. Just follow simple formula- every year one new place/country, adventure depending on budget and time. Ofcourse I would club nearby countries if it is easy to travel across like Chile and Argentina. Finally, with an Indian passport I became quiet an expert in dealing my visas independently always. Last year I booked 3 visa interviews on a single leave day with all documents right. Earlier I got 7 visas in 4 months planning each visa application at right time depending which one takes longer time and how early we can apply. Don't have the privilege of passport with 150+ countries visa free entry 😃.

[@InfectiousLaugh]

I’m in awe at your public speaking skills to pull off such an intense and inspiring speech

[@lifeinjapan_25]

Her voice is so clear and sweet.I love your talk.It's so inspiring.

[@shubhk8329]

She is Thomas’ girlfriend. Yes theory’s Thomas!!

[@SizemicKick177]

This is shocking. I would like to know about their meeting!

[@kyra7891]

Who's thomas

[@tn15_]

Weird, I thought she was Lexie Alford

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Lucky guy

[@kevinsaidso27]

I thought Lana Blakely was his girlfriend?

[@RayaWasHere]

Absolutely killed it girl!! so proud of you!

[@englishvocabulary6850]

+1

[@realbonbonbon]

What are you proud of?

[@fa_styletrends4821]

Is this American accent??

[@sonamkumar138]

@@fa_styletrends4821 I'm also confused

[@wxckyy]

W8 what r u proud of

[@lidu6363]

If your dad can afford to pay you for your work from the age of 12 it means you are pretty privileged.

[@kojak8403]

Good for her

[@RanchBlessingsz]

Right? I would have done the same if my parents could pay for constant travel. Privilege is not wisdom.

[@lidu6363]

@@RanchBlessingsz True wisdom comes from having to take care of yourself.

[@bens1221sop]

Don't hate not all she experienced required money.

[@alyzza1753]

She's very lucky and blessed.

[@rdfresson]

I feel like people are missing the point of this video. To me shes not saying we should all go travel the world, its about pushing yourself to go outside of your comfort zone. That was something she did by travelling but also by doing this Tedx talk in front of a room full of people. Its more about pushing our own personal boundaries. And when we do we realise that we are capable of far more than we ever imagined.

[@VincentAyrton]

“will i regret not doing this?” has now become my motto.. bump the speed to 1.25-1.5 gonna save you a lot of time.

[@jorgeandrespalma2134]

Life Lesson #1 Be rich That's all, thank you for coming to my Ted Talk

[@vagaboindian]

Wonderful Lexie!!! You inspired persons who are not travel widely because they are worried about their security... Well done 👍👍

[@omartrachen6794]

i can relate to that seven seconds u felt wen u jumped, i too felt it when i did the 12 second ride of RED FORCE, the quickest roller coaster in the world!!! the most amazing feeling ive ever felt by far!!!! thanks lexie

[@TravellingSunglasses]

What an inspiring person! Not only learning from childhood experiences, but developing them into a profession like travel photography, and committing time and resources to an impressive goal. Well done!

[@prashantkumar4217]

She's sooo BEAUTIFUL!! ❤️ Why no one talking about it?

[@physioarmchiangrai6783]

Im from Thailand, 33 years old , I was travel 11 country = Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, India, Russia, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar if not have Covid 19 I finish Vietnam trip , and I plan to go to England and Turkey.

[@olorato822]

Enjoyed listening to you Lexie🌻. Such courage❤️

[@jaydendabral4619]

Why is this even a record wtf, this just requires having a lot of money and country which has a good passport and can get you visas.

[@ellalucy8575]

Jayden Dabral it’s difficult too

[@RoshinrajRavi]

Actually, this feat also requires physical endurance and mental strength, esp. to do it in a short span of time at a young age. I don't fully disagree with you either. It's way, way easier when your parents are travel agents. And being from the USA, she can travel to 167 countries without a visa.

[@aes_00]

And rich parents

[@jaydendabral4619]

@@RoshinrajRavi I understand the effort and mental strength you need for travelling as I myself am in a privileged position to be traveling to many places from when I was just a child and do agree with what you say but my main point I am making is that even if someone has the physical endurance and mental strength and everything you mentioned, they still won't be able to do this because of lack of money or visa situation which is why I don't want this to be a record as it is not possible for everyone to attempt.

[@rituchouhan1780]

Exactly

[@RuchirJain-Agt]

"will I regret not doing this " .....amazing motivation....thanks

[@Monica-jq4gy]

love this girl !!!!! She is so confident and empowering !!

[@jfdorfman1]

Lexi is brave and insightful. What an exciting adventure. Love seeing Lexi’s pictures and following her travels. Cheers from Grass Valley.

[@benfrese3573]

Brave, insightful and rich :)

[@justcreatepeacenowwwjustcr9594]

@@benfrese3573 you missed the entire message. Try to stop being jealous and try to enjoy it.

[@clubpenguinrockie]

Justcreatepeacenowww Justcreatepeacenowww u cant deny that she is privileged tho lmfao

[@groundtofu4238]

jessie liu traveling will always be a privilege but that doesn't mean you or anyone else can't experience it or should not try.

[@lorripeterson8824]

Such an amazing young lady to be brave and determined to undertake such a project.

[@powertotheplurals]

Here because of Yes theory! Well done Lexie! Hope to see you more often in yes theory videos!

[@majednmak]

Not really, she did everything by her self.

[@powertotheplurals]

@@majednmak I mean i am here because of Yes theory, not Lexie. I had not heard of Lexi before i saw her on Yes theory.

[@tejaskulkarni4579]

Me too

[@whengrapespop5728]

power to the plurals Funny thing, my previous video was a yes theory video, but watching this video had nothing to do with it.🤷‍♂️😄

[@АннаШульц-г8ж]

This video really has useful and motivational information . The girl tells the audience her story , her mistakes and shares her experience . Travel is not an easy thing, and in order to make even a small trip, you will need a lot of expenses, both physical and moral, as well as financial. There should also be willpower and the ability to control yourself in different situations, as the girl said . She explained the benefits of getting out of the comfort zone, told how many opportunities this action gives. Using her own example, she showed the result of this action and shared the impressions that she received after leaving her usual environment .

[@dilipgurav6166]

You're courage defines your passion...

[@nyseeyoulater457]

Fabulous delivery! One of the best TED talk on travel 👌🏽🔥

[@jayceebuenaventura5822]

Great work! Keep up the good content:)

[@infinityexpressesitself9278]

My dad was a pilot and i had travelled the whole world by 14, maybe i shouldve done a tedtalk. it does make you a more understanding person

[@edvin9758]

Infinity Expresses Itself Maybe you are not as narcissistic and attention seeking as her?

[@rosannaberckley5515]

@@edvin9758 why do you think she is like that?

[@lorripeterson8824]

Lexie was asked to do the talk

[@justcreatepeacenowwwjustcr9594]

@@edvin9758 REALLY? GET A LIFE BUDDY!

[@stvjrmllo]

Great talk! Inspirational and insightful. Thank You!

[@kaiting1507]

I saw the ocean in your eyes. Thank you for your genuine experience sharing.

[@klementinai]

Jesus Christ people, 80% of the comments are about her being rich because of the parents... Not everyone has to be broke af !! Also, just because she had support, it doesn't mean it was easy! Doing this is hard af and you should look at her as an example where braveness can take you. You guys are so jealous instead of admitting that this is a hard thing to achieve! Look at yourself, check what you achieved first and then talk. It's a shame that most people only know how to spread hate! For you Lexie I just wanna say you were increadibly brave for doing this. As a traveller myself I know exactly how hard can it be to be alone and facing things you never even thought of before! Great job, you are a role model for a lot of young people!😊🙏 (Also, before someone attack me, I do travel while I have very little money. Everything depends on your mindset and decisions you make in life! Periodt.)

[@sarahbakker1532]

I think the key to fully appreciating this speech is realizing that each of our comfort zones are different and no matter our circumstances we each can do something that challenges our comfort zone. It may be going to uni when you are the first in your family to do so, it may be undergoing a surgery that you’re afraid of but may help you, it may be taking a job or learning something you never thought you would. My favourite part of the speech was always consider whether you will regret not doing something - that could be something big like not traveling but it could also be something smaller like not smiling at the server at a restaurant. Either way the principle holds. I think the focus shouldn’t be whether we all could travel to every country but how we can implement the lessons she learned along the way into our own lives.

[@jlifesthings1368]

This is my dream staying away from my comfort zone and travel the world and challenge my fears .graduating 2021 high school year 😬

[@Niicklles]

Me too haha you got any idea how ur gonna make that happen?

[@nsbegum11]

Good stuff. I guess its easier to travel when you family runs a travel agency and you're well off. For people like me, it'd take a whole year to save a decent amount to travel to one of the cheapest countries.

[@FearlessPassport]

Please do not feel bad for what you can't achieve! Traveling to every country doesn't really make her a smarter or better person as you

[@FearlessPassport]

By the way, being able to travel is not an achievement anyway! Apologize for my previous comment that mentioned "achieve" :)

[@ThisIsAydin]

She paid for it herself with her own money that she worked for.

[@nsbegum11]

@@ThisIsAydin and what’s your point? Not everyone lives in the US, try living in a third world country and then talk to me!

[@ThisIsAydin]

@@nsbegum11 🎻 🎻

[@kiaram3528]

I had my hopes up for this speech. This young lady is very inspiring and had a very good talk. Congrats for that. But for me this talk is like an answer to that question "a reader or a traveler knows more?" Despite the opportunities she had from birth and having all the advantages like not being a citizen of an islamic country, i believe she did her best. I am not trying to undermine her achievements but hearing the wedding gunshots being her most terryfing moments of her life sounds like a very very lucky life to me. And travelling all of those countries and still these shallow life lessons.. i mean i have learned much more from people who never got out of their village.

[@srinivasreddy6961]

What a thoughtful question from the experienced personality at the end... Simply exceptional

[@exoone9700]

So proud!

[@JouelletteFrenchCoaching]

Amazing, thank you so much for this! It made me cry... I feel that I've had validated my entire life. All the times I thought I should've stayed in my comfort zone instead of going for my 'outside'. Thank you so much again

[@valerievega2077]

Great job with the talk, it really does apply to so many areas of our lives. I'm an American traveling solo in Turkey on an overnight bus now, perfect message at the perfect time. Inspirational!

[@cinthiahm1444]

Good vibes on your adventures!!

[@thatone1280]

I have been to many many countries and middle Eastern countries have been the safest. Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Oman have been some of the safest and most interesting countries in the world

[@DIAMOND-gj2zy]

I watched this segment, this beautiful speech twice because what its carried of deep meanings affected me, as a matter of fact you're a role model for me.

[@ginalipkin4849]

Doing that thing that is new, that is scary, that is unknown to you can really make you grow, empower you, give a new perspective and appreciate how abundant you are

[@sharonvachtel9730]

what a wonderful ted talk, most of the people have so routine life(maby boring)and actually you are inspiring who have inspiration....cheers