Rethinking failure: Barbara Corcoran at TEDxBarnardCollege

In her TEDxBarnardCollege talk, Barbara Corcoran
kicks off the day with her personal, first hand experience of embracing failure and re-imagining what it has meant for her own path to success.
Barbara Corcoran's credentials include straight D's in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1000 loan to start The Corcoran Group. As one of the "Sharks" on ABC's hit TV show, SHARK TANK, Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in more than a dozen businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success.
The Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College was proud to host a diverse and talented line up of speakers who shared their stories of resilience and failure. www.TEDxBarnardCollege.com
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[@rackallthetime]

I failed at something today. I searched "failure" on KZbin and found this. Barb you cut my "feel sorry for myself" time by 90%. thank you

[@missmirusrobinson6913]

Same here man

[@cocolopez7438]

I'm you today. I hope all been doing great for you!

[@fernandaespana8647]

Same

[@zackfix9828]

Me too.

[@rimakalita3560]

Same here!

[@riffmaj7]

It's always inspiring to hear success stories from people who have failed, not once or twice, but many.

[@modernmarvel]

What type of badassery is this?!? This woman is a fucking legend! She's proof that when you fall forward you will always have a cushion underneath waiting for you.

[@danielraypickrel4316]

thanks

[@mackss9468]

I just failed something I had been working towards for five years. Watching this really helped. I feel ready to try again for the sixth year! Thank you!

[@apuloshohe]

I dunno what u r upto but my guts instinct told me that what ever you are upto it's gonna work out at the end . and if incase u sees this comment then i want you to feel at ease and clap for yourself saying “I am grateful and thankful to myself" .. have a good life ahead wherever it may lead to .....

[@OlivierSevers]

I've failed more this year than in any other year. It's been hard. I've lost so much but at the same time gained so much and learnt so much about myself. I've been an emotional yo yo. Elated one minute. Rock bottom the next. But it's strangely been the best year of my life just because I have learnt so much..

[@daralillyluchen3722]

Olivier - Life Hack Training can definitely relate to the emotional rollercoaster. 99% of time it makes us stronger and better people.

[@vladimirputin583]

Good luck

[@rnopes21]

Same here sir.

[@yesdraka]

Wow! Yes!

[@josiahamaze]

Same this last year for me

[@jasminejones551]

I failed today. I often beat myself up about messing up because I can’t see past it. I love being good at things. I love succeeding. I have this irrational fear of embarrassment. I don’t want to be bad at anything. But I have the slightest bit of optimism that I will overcome.

[@JousefM]

I actually wanted this talk to go five times longer. Barbara is a damn good speaker!

[@DazelleSteele]

"...let's hear it for rejection!" Love this speech Barbara. You are a natural storyteller and motivator. Thank you for this speech. It is very insightful and motivational. I needed to hear it. I appreciate you!

[@LazyChristy]

What a beautiful speech and what an empathetic woman. I'm at a time where I'm feeling like a failure because I don't have a university education at nearly 25 when all the other people I went to school with are successful working people, and everyone just seems so much better off than me. I have to thank depression and failure too though because without them I don't think I would be as much of a sympathetic person as I am today. Funnily enough failure has also taught me to get up and not give up either so I'm working on my education now. This speech has reminded me that and I will try to keep on that track. Thank you so much for this!

[@devorahfriedlander9139]

"Let's hear it for rejection!" -my new motto :)

[@VanessaLeevl]

This is exactly what we ALL need to hear.

[@brianstacync]

Barbara is awesome!! A real person, no BS.

[@user-zh6gv2mh9l]

When ur heroes become ur rivals u know u made it

[@ericthuku6087]

Great motivation for me this Monday, when I'm feeling like crap. Love it!

[@cookedbyjackie]

Rejection and Failure are hard for anyone to swallow and no matter how many times we fail, we must get up again. This is very difficult to do but she just explained that it is the key to success--to fail.

[@Darsy369]

one of the best ted talks I've seen.

[@Bill-lt5qf]

Very optimistic woman. Good on her

[@STARTtoSOLD]

I love Barbra for her vulnerability - beautiful, inspiring and badass.

[@jawwadmehmood9944]

I continue to take xanax everyday because I live with depression. I have turned my back on passion. I don’t know why I am writing this here. Barbara you are an inspiration. And I hope at some point I can be passionate again. Thank You.

[@santalos5]

Guys this is about Barbara Corcoran. Please google how a man returned to an emptied out home after 2-month hospital stay for COVID. This lady and her team assumed he was going to die so they rented out his apartment and sold all his stuff, and they said its because its a "health hazard" which is a complete BS excuse. They didnt sell his piano but I assure you they tried to sell it on craiglist.

[@ashleylove6840]

Today I failed at something and the quote " Reward efforts more than results" Just made me see everything in a different light. First it inspires me to try harder and if I fail just to get back up and try harder. :) Thank you so much, you made my day and this week. I felt horrible but now I feel like a weight has lifted off my shoulder.

[@Divine-vg7qg]

I failed my forensic psychology TMA and i started off great in the beginning and kept failing all the way through but now i researched you barbara and realised im awesome at failure and thats actually something im good at! Which im ok with, before that i done my acting degree got to my BA honours and then failed my masters but then went onto study this course im currently doing ...if i keep failing im bound to succeed, wherever life may take me... thank you🙏🎉

[@monicaheyden]

Barbara--as a woman entrepreneur who's on her 4th business, you are one of my biggest heroes. Thanks so much for sharing your story.

[@keabonhall2436]

Have you learned that you’re really bad at it yet?

[@logielleEntiopya]

​​​@@keabonhall2436 You do not even know her, it makes no sense to assume that a stranger person cannot be competent at something.

[@AngieWaltersTorus]

Thank you for your talk. I can sure relate to this rejection. I have to get over thinking people stereotype me instantly or if they do I have to focus on my plans.

[@souvikkundu]

Her message really uplifted me big time. This was desperately needed. Thank you Barbara!

[@MartinTothSK]

Oh man I love this woman. Keep rocking woman.

[@misj604]

Amazing talk Barbara. A lot of people take failure like a ton of brick that it take them so long to recover and pick up the pieces and start again. Very enlightening. Thank you.

[@alanwalk9084]

She's incredible, I love Barbara!!!!

[@RyanMiller_InChrist]

Great talk Barbara. You are very inspiring.

[@aldoluvs]

You're an amazing woman Barbara! Thank you!

[@bobwilliams9061]

Thank you Barbara. I needed that today.

[@YatHSo-ds6no]

Doesn't get any more real than this. She is my idol.

[@josephholdman1037]

Thank You! Barb for being a great realtor.

[@Melanie-wy9jd]

Barbara, you're an inspiration!! Thank you for being you.

[@officiallynotarizedforyou6751]

Such a BRILLIANT person. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Barbara.

[@gemimaespinoza6119]

Absolutely love her. What a strong woman ❤️

[@CLR38]

You are a genius!!!! And yes, a ginormous inspiration as well!!!

[@shawnt7289]

She is such a inspiration!!!!! I will come back to this video as often as I can !!!!!

[@michael50664]

The most inspiring video I have ever watched. I admire your honesty. Rejection is something I have had to deal with in abundance as well, thank you for sharing your story.

[@AngelFlores-li7rh]

Thank you for sharing Barbara truly inspirational

[@nelsonmartinez2420]

Thanks. I needed to see that!!! I will not allow to feel sorry too long

[@shadowproductions9825]

nelson martinez amen!!! Thank u I needed. To see ur comment and this video too

[@daralillyluchen3722]

The difference between a master and a novice is that: a master has failed more times!!!!!

[@jodydougherty7764]

Barbara, I did not read until the 3rd grade as well...May I be a success and mentor like you to those who continue to see themselves as failures vs human.....Many thanks!!!!!

[@oheavenknows]

Barbara you are AWESOME...thank you so much for sharing!

[@mad-cyantist3159]

I love her Humour, she seems like a very fun person to be around.

[@bludovegville]

I love the lessons she shares. I recently read her biography and it was inspiring. Now when I encounter an obstacle or failure I am reminded of how she failed and came out of it... that every rejection / failure was an opportunity to get back up again.

[@filsanali5830]

Simple but great insight. Thank you

[@bettyannvillasenor3066]

I'm inspired by your mentioning that getting up from failure and recovering from rejection is what builds success. I watch shark tank on hulu and you are still kind and direct with your communication to entrepreneurs. One day I hope to offer the same gift to those who are where you were, where I am now but not for long.

[@DogoArgentinoUSA]

A beautiful talk which helped me through the raw pain of utter failure!

[@byemilieh]

Very clear and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@geraldinemcdonald5355]

Good for you Barbara. You are a very strong woman.

[@justinschiferl213]

I’ve learned a lot from 2020. Especially when making decisions never make hasty decisions. Leaning from your mistakes is important and I have done so. I hope 2021 will be great. To this with covid or stuck in a remote area remember you will be fine just be positive!

[@bobthorlton5207]

The rejection's sharpened your insights to oppertunity by understanding how the molecules vibrate in our universe. You possess the spirit that binds us all together.

[@jennyhollinger5592]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@TheNickparsa]

Barbara You are an inspiration I am so glad I have got to know you and approached this video

[@mmm4638]

just wow when i saw her on shark tank 30secs i knew shes a BOSS! and now it gets better, such an inspiration, failure road to success

[@mudkipfan2420]

Thank you Barbara 👍🏻 You are awe inspiring

[@evofit85]

In a dark time at moment....talks such as these are very inspiring. Thanks from a baby shark

[@ElenaWilkins]

The more I hear this woman speak, the more I respect and love her. Thank you , Barbara!

[@mundanaess-haghabadi8199]

I love this. It's absolutely the truth. There is nothing like what comes off of the heels of failure! It has always opened the world of opportunity for me! Really appreciate this.

[@arielamar950]

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with failure.

[@hungrydan]

WOW, I love Barbara even more now. Thx Barbara! I just went through a lot of racial discrimination and flat out persecution in China for teaching jobs simply because I didn't look the part or because I am a Christian. Your email that you sent really inspired me. Keep up what you're doing, Barbara!

[@kims8317]

Inspirational lady. Thank you for this talk.

[@Mia-ei4mh]

Wow this is gorgeous 🍀 I failed major academic entrance exams but I'm still standing, proof rejection is redirection.

[@Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle]

WOW, The most inspiring thought provoking video I’ve seen!!!

[@mdawes101]

Great words from a great woman.

[@marcelbonnici2622]

I'm scared of failure, and, for that reason, I'm out.

[@trungha2577]

This is an amazing speech! Very inspiring!

[@mkatherineeagan7007]

I loved this so much and needed it today!

[@gr82bloved43]

This years resolution 2021... learning to fail forward 👍😉 This will be a new beginning for me !! Wish me luck ! When things start happening I’ll come back with stories 😊

[@vanessacooke597]

Thank you SO much for this inspiring talk! You may have just changed my life!!! :) sending lots of love and gratitude

[@Trypyyyy]

I love you Barbara! You are my idol!!!

[@taxwme]

Nice talk, to comment on the last note you can expect rejection but dont ever accept it

[@mich1583]

Wow, this is a gem . Too bad I only found this talk now. Gonna saved for a reminder whenever I am too scared to take action.

[@MrRobDouglas]

Failure is the greatest teacher and molder of #greatness. It's a #principle I've come to embrace!

[@TheLofiDragon]

Thanks Barbara. 😊 Very encouraging.

[@vin0143]

Barbara is Iconic.

[@AFreelandMarketing]

I love you Barbra! Awesome share!

[@azzatamano2826]

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing.

[@shaadi2561]

Thank you I needed this today

[@tameralaplante2733]

Thank you Barbara

[@HockeyAdvice]

She has the Best Business Advice of anyone I've seen!

[@bim1537]

holy sht that's right. I first know about what a failure is, or at least what most people think it is, from school. School really fails at what they're supposed do.

incredible talk - thank you!

[@SuperPao5]

Wow!! Great speech..

[@smartc541]

An inspiration and enjoyable to listen to. Reading Shark Tales. Love it.

[@WallaceMartialArts]

You're awesome, thank you!

[@firstlast8703]

big respect to Barbara 💯 great video

[@crystalsiafega1813]

I love her so much !!!

[@dogan6070]

Love you Barbara.

[@markus-allenproctor8305]

Great way to start my morning!

[@KL4life]

Failure is life's best teacher!

[@yz4043]

LOVE HER!!!

[@liligonzalez8521]

This is just what I need to hear.

[@thedollofthemonthseries]

I love this woman.

[@LovelyVanessa01]

Barbara for president

[@icedcoldkilla]

she'd be out before she even went in.

[@hjahansouz]

Thank you! This was a reality check for me.

[@hodazaghloul3974]

You are an inspiration

[@sarahgaines9036]

This was so powerful ❤️❤️

[@BriaLafayette20]

She's GREAT

[@anandateertha7865]

Very nice insightful talk..!! Thanks much.!!