Small Consistent Actions | Sam Demma | TEDxYouth@Toronto

What if everything you have ever learnt about change and social impact was totally wrong? In grade 12 Sam Demma had a high school teacher who convinced him that change and impact was not the result of massive shifts, but instead the outcome of committing to Small Consistent Actions. Sam is a 19-year-old professional speaker, avid reader and co-founder of the social enterprise, PickWaste. Due to his work with PickWaste, he was named one of the top 25 under 25 environmentalists all throughout Canada. He strives to spread a simple but powerful message, that small consistent actions will lead to massive changes. When Sam's not picking up trash, you can find him reading, at the gym, or spending time with his family. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Sam_Demma]

Finally, it's here!

[@AlondraGuzman2302]

you came to my school today! I for one think you did an amazing job and what you said really inspired me to start doing more, by doing little things.

[@enxciery]

Sam Demma Hi! i saw you preform at the assembly yesterday!

[@AlondraGuzman2302]

@@enxciery i did to just not yesterday.

[@Sam_Demma]

@@AlondraGuzman2302 HEY - just seeing this now :) I'm so glad my message stuck with you Liliana !! Keep it up

[@Sam_Demma]

@@enxciery How did you like it :) It was great spending time with your school!

[@mishi4802]

This guy came to our school and I'm so glad (He said the exact same things)

[@Realcommunitytalks]

A must watch! You represent so much of what our show strives to accomplish "Micro level influencers doing macro level things"! POWERFUL talk Sam!

[@juicyduman]

What a legend, love how he put what he knew into practise to achieve his goals!!

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you Irem! Appreciate your support

[@adityanair1200]

GUYS, whatever he said was real ....I am gonna surely do this for the next 21 days. It was a big life lesson.THANK YOU SAM

[@Sam_Demma]

Small. Consistent. Actions. How has your committment been going?

[@mattdasilva9200]

Such a powerful Talk, Super excited to record your episode on Real Community Talks tomorrow. The RCT Community and beyond is going to be BLESSED!

[@Sam_Demma]

It was a pleasure sharing my thoughts and beliefs on the show brother !

[@shamashmindful]

One of the best talks I’ve heard on the power of taking small steps! And I’ve heard many. I’m a big fan of the word Kaizen, which is the Japanese word for this. You’re a fantastic storyteller and speaker. I hope you continue to share this talk and more throughout your life. :) Do you have a blog?

[@zohraanbadar1421]

You did this Ted Talk for a Youth and policing Initiative event a few years ago and truly inspired me. Still come back to listen to this amazing piece here and there.

[@anomar2815]

Dear Sam, love your Ted Talk!! After listening to your Talk today I made a very firm commitment which I have being postponing for the last so many years!! That is just merely to listen to a Ted talk on interesting topics just like your talk!! 👍🎈The Inspirational ones!! Through that learn the command of language, the true stories of people, their testimonies, motivational talks which encourage us never to give up just like you!! Embrace the redirecting /the deviation!! All what I liked the MOST in this talk apart from the 3 words is that how you gave up the EGO!! That is the toughest one!! What a beauty!!🎈😊 Loving it Sam!! You are a living proof!! Thanking you wholeheartedly & wishing you best of everything!! Cheers👍🎈😊🙋‍♀️

[@lucygemini13]

Well done.. Inspirational & way beyond your years... life has a weird way of redirecting you until you find your path.

[@ouddom2002]

Thank you very much, Sam, for this wonderful talk.

[@echomugisha1784]

Awesome , was looking for ted talks on consistency and this is my favourite

[@Sam_Demma]

wow... I'm honoured. Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words

[@sosunatesfai3394]

Everything what u said is true Thank u so much sam demma for telling as for this beautiful story.

[@Sam_Demma]

I'm glad you liked the message Sosuna!

[@mehaboobbasha7231]

You have very good energy and very motivating. "SMALL CONSISTENT ACTION"

[@raimbomeghagodchild.]

Truly Inspirational. Hat's off to you❤ God bless you always. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@bookswithraj]

Small consistent actions. That's it. 🤘🏻

[@Sam_Demma]

Small, Consistent Actions :) Lets GOOOOOOO

[@rubiyatadvi3283]

Small cansistent action ....🙏🙏 I very glad to hear your presentation. Thanks a lot.

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you for listening to it!! Means a lot to me :)

[@nidhikmth]

Was so inspiring ! Thank you Sam for the encouragement

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you for watching!!! You're welcome :)

[@wellbodisalone]

Breaking down big goals into small ones can increase the likelihood of achieving them.

[@puyakhalili]

What a legendary talk man! Wow thank you 🙏🏼

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you for watching Puya :-)

[@kervincabusora440]

Inspiring! Just what I needed

[@Sam_Demma]

Kervin!! So glad you enjoyed this my friend :-)

[@arjumandbano6333]

Awesome bro Amazing

[@evannwoo]

LOVE THIS TALK ❤️❤️

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks Evan :)

[@deannemalapitan2382]

So inspirational!

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks Deanne :) I appreciate it !

[@JozePiranian]

Important idea and amazing delivery - well done!!

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks Joze!!!

[@MyasGlam]

Absolutely lovely, blessings.❤

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you Mya!! Glad you liked it :)

[@mianyousaf1093]

Moral: Small Consistent action leads to change

[@Theglobalsunriseproject]

Way to go Sam! Important message worth sharing!

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you Kasha!! Appreciate it

[@jonathanzaki8360]

This is fantastic!

[@Sam_Demma]

Jonathan - thank you for this comment brother!

[@seanlee6627]

Powerful

[@angelvasquez6881]

so so so proud

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks Angel :)

[@pt4027]

Wow❤

[@imdavidhammond]

Beautifully done, well said Sam.

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks brother! Time to make some magic !

[@imdavidhammond]

my booooy! @@danielmarkakos2710

[@Sam_Demma]

@@danielmarkakos2710 ah ah ah !!

[@kimsclub3860]

Great

[@sing4you410]

I had to leave the main reason that I was stopping me from being consistent. In order to have a clear sight of what I even wanted to do.

[@merellinsohail7147]

"If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed." --Admiral William McRaven

[@Iambuckandrews]

smart talk

[@jamariwhyte6652]

Great message buddy

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks Jamari! I appreciate it. I whole-heartedly believe that it can change the lives of millions of youth!

[@emileriga3035]

Well done Sammy!!

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks brother!! Appreciate the support

[@anthonydematteis5760]

Bravo

[@Sam_Demma]

Thanks bro!

[@grayswife857]

Hehe That guy came to my school!!! ❤️

[@Sam_Demma]

hey hey !! :)

[@afthabknavas]

Consistency is key

[@Sam_Demma]

it;s the blueprint to all success. 100%

[@dcdcdc1184]

Nice! 👍🏾

[@Sam_Demma]

Thank you!!

[@mamacita8131]

Am a teacher.Still use board

[@SonamSingh-sp6ey]

💙

[@yarazitoun9664]

he came to my school

[@Lifelong31Aug]

He sounds like noah centineo!

[@Sam_Demma]

haha!! This is a huge compliment. Thank you so much :)

[@pdkchcjkx]

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[@kizombeiro8130]

Do all these Ted speakers have the same speaking coach? Diversity please people

[@seeforyourself7841]

Why do we all need to make massive changes in the world? Enjoy your life of misery in the face of an insurmountable vague goal such as “changing the world”. Such a cliche naive pursuit. Maybe the world is fine already. Not saying people can’t do, because they clearly have, but most don’t and they are much happier for it. Definitely something a you’d hear a high schooler say.

[@lahori2lahori]

What has Gandhi done? Enlighten me please. It’s just a tactic to add him in the heroes list lol pathetic