My 40 Days - facing the fear of failure | Caleb Meakins | TEDxAstonUniversity

What would you do if you knew you could not fail? In his talk, Caleb puts this question forward to the audience and emphasises that there is value in failure. Caleb talks about his journey of overcoming fear through his 40 days challenge, a project in which he takes on challenges that people deem impossible and documents it on KZbin, sharing his experiences with the world. Through this incredible journey, Caleb explains that fear of failure can stop us from pursuing what we are passionate about, and that facing our fears helps to develop courage, strength and character. Giving ourselves permission to fail frees us up to dream, it frees us to go for things you might never have dreamt of going for.
Caleb Meakins graduated from University with a Masters in Civil Engineering, however after winning the Social Enterprise Award at his University he decided to embark on a career trying to start businesses. He quickly realised the crippling effect of the fear of failure and launched My 40 Days; a social project that attempts to tackle the stigma attached to failing. The project has taken him to sports stadiums, red carpets and even earned him Milkround's 'Graduate of the Year' award. Caleb now goes round the country speaking to companies, universities and schools.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@noonespecial4171]

Caleb was 8 years old when his father died in a plane crash after the plane was hijacked. Then Caleb was involved in an equally violent death, car crash. We are blessed this human shared with us, we will remember him. RIP Caleb.

[@krackerslacker]

"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"

[@cheriamor84]

love this

[@davep7575]

Powerful

[@zainabraibati1908]

Wow, this Ted talk was my final push to press send on a job application I had been holding off on for a very long time. Rest in peace, dear Caleb A lot of us are remembering the legacy you left behind, and everyday I try to ask myself the question 'what would you do if you knew you could not fail?'

[@liyadugassa7202]

We have lost such an inspirational man😭

[@mihretabkifle1077]

😭right

[@davep7575]

I’m still hurt by his death to this day

[@yvesvixxen]

HE DIED????

[@liyadugassa7202]

@Ethereal Beauty 😢 Yes, he died in car accident.

[@mona-checkoutmychannel7656]

@@liyadugassa7202 omg 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@iamhereforyou112]

RIP Caleb. Exceptional young man. Gone too soon

[@fatoummohamed8549]

We were lucky to have you. You will be missed, dear. RIP

[@kaletaye5660]

We just lost the most humble and positive person 😭RIP Caleb

[@randykerg9083]

I Love when you said "I BELIEVE IN GOD AND PRAY TO JESUS" KNOWING THAT YOU KNOW YOU DIDN'T DO IT ON YOUR OWN "WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE" AAAAAAMEN,AAAMEN GODS BLESSINGS BROTHER🙏👍

[@hamernohgetachew3361]

So true amen 🙏🏾

[@xxxmickyxxx3]

Beautifully said. Rest in Peace Caleb, my fellow habesha brother. Truly inspirational and entertaining to watch. Thank you for bridging the gap between the disapora people and people back home. Sleep in peace🕊🕊🕊

[@ravindumirihana2784]

OMG He is died?? What happened.

[@fingerprint5511]

@@ravindumirihana2784 he suffered head injuries in a car accident in 2020 😭 his father died in a plane crash after the plane was hijacked when he was 8 😭

[@nishantjadhav8095]

just became one of my favourite TED talk.. i hope it doesnt just remain a talk for me :)

[@higherpurpose1212]

Thank you Caleb, RIP. Everytime I'm faced with job panel interviews, I will remember your courage and this video. No more fear. I will be indifferent.

[@mamaafrica1838]

What a great lost ...Caleb ...Caleb I refused to believe you're gone... You were such full of life ...my prayers and taught go out to the families and loves one may your great and beautiful soul rest in Paradise

[@mariamawits3689]

So sad and heartbreaking, Ethiopia has lost her beloved and loving son😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥Rest in heavenly peace brother🙏🙏🙏

[@11dagit]

What happened to him? :(((

[@mariamawits3689]

@@11dagit he died in a car accident, while on his way to the Airport to fly back to the UK.

[@melkamuchanie8427]

Caleb, you were a rising star and making a positive difference in the lives of many youngsters. What an untimely loss? RIP.

[@flyskyhigh86]

This guy has just inspired me for the end of 2018 and 2019 to come. Life begins at the end of my comfort zone

[@thechromecr3253]

Before I watch this, I noticed my fear in confrontation to problems has crippled me. I dont want to have opinions that result in arguments and then into fights. What if that person, in response to him losing gets agitated and becomes violent with a blunt object or their friends group up and beat tf out of me, since I know how this world is. Some people have nothing left to lose and are very unpredictable. These are the type of things I'm afraid of. I'm a good fighter and all, but my imagination paints these insane images in my head.

[@multipleperceptive1224]

I lied down in public museum's canteen in front of 70+ people for 1 minute before watching this talk. It was difficult and amazing experience at the same time

[@selamwondim9599]

And today we lost this beautiful soul! RIP Caleb

[@creativecorner4715]

Whattttt ? How??

[@hawie4688]

rip to such an inspirational soul. i wish i could’ve gotten to really know you. may you rest peacefully ❤️

[@MsDeydeydey]

Caleb man you made such a huge impact on me, such an inspiration. It was genuinely such a pleasure to meet you. God bless you, I pray you are resting with the father x

[@ethiofun58]

To be honest u accomplished so much success and experience in ur short time and that is the goal in life ... No one will be left behind in this planet we r just waiting for our time.... u will always be missed. RIP brother...

[@annal.162]

Thank you Caleb. You are a true inspiration to so many people. Rest In Peace ❤️✨🌙

[@eduardoortegabadel2017]

Such an inspiring speech RIP Caleb ❤️

[@andualemnigatu2281]

you were our ambassador, you were an example for many of us. I can not still believe you are gone. I wish I got the chance to say you are the best in everything you do. rest in peace bro

[@ytann]

Thank you Caleb for leaving this behind. RIP

[@mmendi1114]

Rest in peace fearless human being....🤍

[@birklilytopo]

You’re hero, Caleb! You’ll be missed!

[@cheeseburgerworld16]

A great talk this has inspired me to go out and achieve my goals

[@plastick7146]

Hello how did it go for you,? have you improved your life over the last 4 years?

[@orhidia6047]

Best talk I have ever watched on KZbin, and I’ve watched many.

[@freakindaggy]

Rest in Peace Caleb! Your work/words will continue to inspire years to come!

[@missnommingtons]

Just started reading a book about taking 40 days to face the fear of failure. What perfect timing! Great video

[@doralostun7625]

Debbie Bros what's the name of the book?

[@muller2k0]

Wow what a great speech. I like it.

[@lilyhutchcraft6986]

Every word that you said is true. Thank you!!

[@lastella1994]

I'm inspired Caleb. Facing our fears is the best. Caleb God bless you for mentioning Him and Jesus in your speech.

[@abrahamtegen320]

it Is Sad For A Kind Man Like Caleb To Hear Pass Away In Accident Oh MY God Keep Him In Ur Side.

[@sofonixentertainment247]

i'm really heart broken by what i heard he was an inspiring man striving to change ethiopia and also the world. i hope his dream came true. specially inspiring youth to enterprennuership in ethiopia. thanks man

[@manikhokomona2397]

awesome! You just woke me up! Thank you Sir.

[@Johnnyvr1]

I really enjoyed this video. This is so true and what I see I am doing but letting fear rule me

[@siyu7432]

This got me crying

[@markoradovic1769]

Rest in Peace Caleb, thank you for your inspiring legacy you left behind!

[@rorasaid336]

I really liked him, he gave me a dose of inspiration and courage, thanks alot

[@hermonogbamichael7726]

Great man...His legacy will live.

[@joyang7494]

Brilliant speech, inspiring for all

[@abielyirgaakab9221]

"Miss u" Mr. Nice Guy ... May Almighty God rest you in his hands....መንግስተ ሰማይ የዋርስካ 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@graceseyoum]

God bless you for mentioning Jesus!!!!!!

[@ethiopiawit1549]

Rip brother ❤️❤️❤️🇪🇹

[@user-ss8yk6jj4j]

a great speech

[@lintonclaudesamuels9314]

I loved it. I will face my fears

[@sehendsehend8758]

really great talk, im gonna try some of them or all of them, maybe.

[@saveUyghurs]

Without failure, there is no success!

[@iwashere8271]

This is one of the best things I've heard in life!!

[@theoutlier66]

Actually the best Ted talk ever

[@ethiopianqueen5854]

Rest In Peace dear Caleb😭

[@kushinafresh5018]

Awesome!!!

[@saraargo9159]

I cant belive caleb pass awy & i cant stop my eyes cry😭😭😭😭 rest in peace caleb i see one ethiopia in you

[@assefameshesha1388]

So inspirational, gone too young 😭 😭 😭 Sometimes life is not fair. He was the best person.

[@mommom270]

A life well lived , you’re beautiful soul is now where it belongs 🎆🎊🎈🎈🎈

[@worwantube]

Very inspring! Thanks :)

[@reetad6095]

Good speech so far 💪👏

[@mohammadebrahiminejad8757]

so impressive

[@yewmunwong642]

I can't believe that he has passed away. I feel so sorry for his family.

[@tiwari12338]

bohot achha great speech

[@Birhanaschalew]

rest in peace

[@preciouskeneema384]

"If you're happy and you know it...." doesn't count as singing! Also those people who got up first already looked like they were confident. It's not out of your comfort zone when it's easy to do.

[@emilypaige2885]

They might have been more confident because they were together.

[@workubrhn]

RIP DEAR CALEB! SO SAD!

[@sineworkassefa806]

Great Expreince.....i wish there were TED talk in Ethiopia!!!!

[@vvekriya123]

Start it!

[@MAVakil-gj9mv]

Dear Caleb. I really really enjoyed your talk. So much encouraging and uplifting and inspirational. God Bless you........ And many many thanks for this inspiration.... PS: when you are writing a book.......?

[@noonespecial4171]

He died in 2020 😪

[@greeneggsandsam1908]

im nervous of failing infront of people and embarrassing myself.

[@nanyetata8071]

If afraid of falling infront of people chanses to sucssse/winn infront of people Will unfortunetly be spoild, sorry🤔

[@TheXuism]

The same project as 100 days rejection therapy which is very inspiring and courageous !

[@hellenhamaya4706]

This is too much for me to believe that your no more Caleb😭😭

[@realestateaddisababa7292]

R.I.p my bro its so sad.....!!!!!!

[@donaldhunt4]

I enjoyed this

[@abduahmed4518]

Rest in peace legend 😭

[@anishamaheshwari]

Summary of 5 tools to help :- 1. 20 seconds of courage is all u need. 2. Know what gets u motivated. Visualize your goal, what do u want to achieve 3. Whats the worst that can happen 4.pray 5.Make it a habit to do things out of your comfort zone

[@imoheboh]

Oh Dear Caleb!!!

[@alyastastic]

i got nervous singing and im alone in my room

[@verticon_decoration]

hahahaha same here

[@Mike-ci5io]

RIP

[@sardamjaff2661]

U R great

[@selamleethiopia5675]

My country lost the bests son Ethiopian lost her son her hope her lover you name it Ethiopia lost the best son ever. My brother

[@thusocharlesbojosi9619]

is it okay i got nervous watching this

[@jungyin1]

Absolutely. I deal with the same thing you do. Just keep pushing forward. Not every day is going to be perfect.

[@naifannn6477]

👍👏

[@nothingjustnothing8490]

Dud I almost had a panic attack watching the London University lecture part

[@veryconfused9768]

I am scared just by watching.But it's comfort in the thought he is from a first world country.

[@endalemulugeta6883]

R.I.P

[@sarifm5688]

@10:02 "You can measure the number of successes in life by the number of uncomfortable situations or conversations you put yourself in." Tim Ferriss (The four hour work week)

[@jake3386]

Rest in peace

[@mohammedgemal8834]

I was actually sweating when I saw him take the lecture in the university

[@romy9024]

RIP 😭😭

[@Black-lioness]

Wat a loss was a full of life...RIP

[@ayannurlanuly185]

expand ur comfort zone don‘t hit the end

[@flagotedodeemaswdshlnur6552]

Rip😭😭😭😭

[@nanyetata8071]

Gegna! Gobez BERTA!

[@abigailm9115]

Uoweyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@solunitilahun562]

This is what I call ወኔ. My Habesha.

[@lastella1994]

I love Ethiopia,I'm from Ghana

[@fitforfreelance]

huge question- what would you do if you knew you could not fail?

[@jakemartin9289]

I would let myself fail, if I could not fail.

[@cornercellcornercell5831]

bro Rip😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@Sara-dw6fu]

16:50

[@yanesima6416]

rip so sad

[@godsaves8457]

RiP Kaleb😥

[@BIGGELATO]

15:59 "20 seconds" its basically the same as the 5 Second Rule from Mel Robbins. Trigger your mind into doing something right away.

[@fikirtea.9256]

He passed away. so so sad

[@kokebewoldesenbet]

😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

[@ethiopiatekdem7201]

Rip