Success Isn’t Linear | Jordan Howlett | TEDxUW

[@unc1221]

Shout out to Jordan man. The oldest 23 year old to ever exist.

[@kailowrez5126]

He's 26

[@mogbp7775]

@@kailowrez5126*Woosh*

[@FictionHubZA]

He's 26 but looks older than my uncle😂

[@drex5160]

Performing at peak levels takes its toll on athletes 😓

[@aarongdukey]

Nah that’s genes. He got that dad look

[@mjritter1184]

Not going to lie, the fact that he didn't ask the camera to come in close was a missed opportunity.

[@sarahwithanh876]

When he was giving his 3 points at the end, I thought he was going to say “And 3. The secret recipe for…..”

[@mjritter1184]

​@@sarahwithanh876😂

[@edwarddjan8319]

Mmmm....

[@JarellRochelle1]

Spoiler alert! Ahhh I wanted that 100%%%

[@bertrandmelomane9548]

I literally thought the same thing as soon as He started talking

[@pazziefsu]

That’s my president! President of the fast food secrets club!

[@aagamkatariya9411]

😂

[@jaylaw2777]

Well said! J

[@AFTERPROWRESTLING]

Nah that's Method Man

[@AhzurrTheRapper]

​@@AFTERPROWRESTLING😐

[@ka9202]

he's got my vote!

[@iamjshep3]

No way bro got a TED talk! I'm excited for bro; he deserves all good things that come his way.

[@Karen_Rollins89]

Notice how he always has the one eye covered in his videos? Your boy sold out to the club. That’s what got him this gig

[@iamjshep3]

@@Karen_Rollins89 Bro, what are you yapping on about? He does not cover his eye in his video, and better yet, you’re crazy for trying to claim that this genuine man sold his soul after how much God has blessed him. He put in the work, and the proof is in the pudding.

[@Karen_Rollins89]

@@iamjshep3 dude he literally does! In every video he’s always holding that phone over one eye. In every video. He’s signaling his allegiance

[@ibby1295]

@@Karen_Rollins89 if youre recording yourself in a mirror, where else are you going to hold the phone?? man youtube comments get dumber everyday

[@Karen_Rollins89]

@@ibby1295 man ppl just be stuck with their heads in the sand more and more everyday

[@Cam_Nation]

Jordan doing a TED talk is the meanest come up I’ve seen all of 2024!

[@ms.tiff-allthingsandeveryt9641]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@bizphone8662]

it's February 2024 😂

[@Cam_Nation]

@@bizphone8662 Still!

[@Bearbytez]

*TEDx

[@Cam_Nation]

And yet here we are! @@bizphone8662

[@bassecheicktidiane6719]

Bro went from making Tik Tok's to Ted Talk's. Congrats much love, keep doing what you do :)

[@chrisdavis2161]

Keep rhyming like that... And you're going places too!

[@Euphoryaaa]

That’s going in a rap verse for sure

[@Euphoryaaa]

Bro went from making TikTok’s to Ted talks, it’s Jordan Sittin in his mirror recordin, now his numbers are soaring He made a dunk on the haters, he’s scoring

[@Pharoax]

Ted Tok

[@Charlay_Charlay]

"I cant let my future be in the hands of people who cant necessarily see my vision" speaks volumes to me!

[@ZenHugo91]

This is a timeless quote 🤞🏿💯

[@jayrichey2926]

He went from no friends in high school to 8M followers now. This is why I tell my kids to always be yourself and don’t change who you are for anyone!

[@iversonbanks5372]

Wish I had that parent 🥹

[@xaayer]

Followers are not friends

[@heartrose6088]

@@xaayeru missed the point.. the point is he went from being by himself with no one in his corner (besides family ofc) to millions in his corner

[@marissaali24]

This made me cry. I wish my parents would tell me this

[@ShinigamiSparda]

Our boy made it, everyone. And he had a more crazy journey than we ever knew. We are all so proud of our 40 year old Gen Z President.

[@smma593]

Yo he's a millenial on that zoom. Get so close right now 😂

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

​@smma593 Back up, not that close haha 😂

[@princecasanova8008]

U tell ‘em Method man 😂 👍

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@cheetahgirlfan32]

🤣😆

[@jandmvideos9051]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@camecex]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@edgiestofcars]

Nah that’s his older brother 😂😂

[@denisehunley9583]

Jordan’s sharing the secret recipe for success!

[@Accel_Lex]

Imagine at the end, the audience gets up, clapping, starts walking towards him in unison, revealing they each represent a franchise who’s recipe he revealed. “Get him!” Jordan confidently looks at the camera and audience, “C’mere.”

[@Staniii2360]

Get away from me you’re too close.

[@joysparker]

😂😂😂

[@HappilyAnonymousGirl]

He gives even better advice outside of his bathroom On a more serious note, this man is seriously great at telling stories and it really shows here. He’s so articulate. This story was so unexpected, and the way he told it made me feel like I was riding those emotional waves with him. Congrats on the Ted Talk, Jordan! You did great

[@moviemindset_]

"An impossible dream only takes an impossible mindset" wise words said Jordan

[@laurataylor8717]

Always remember that when you fail, that is your First Attempt In Learning. Way to go, Jordan.

[@gamelord890]

yeah..totally agree. As bitter as it sounds, Grinding is the way to go, to be better at wahtever you do!

[@libbylandscape3560]

It’s true, there’s so much to learn from failure.

[@matthewgilfus1640]

But you are graded on your first attempt.

[@B_MoreJ]

For once the algorithm really did me a solid finding Jordan ON A TED TALK!

[@rachelraquelRandR]

Yassss 😆

[@trevorendeavors7972]

Same here

[@zazen7043]

Facts

[@josephshay8830]

"Come in so close right now..."

[@gamelord890]

[@winkingdragon463]

​@@gamelord890🧛

[@gamelord890]

@@winkingdragon463

[@joshblock06]

Jordan is an excellent example of "never giving up" and "keep it pushing".. happy for this dude

[@revus5078]

I did not expect to see this today but here we are

[@laue4920]

Samee

[@FictionHubZA]

A pleasant surprise.

[@flynnforgeau9750]

"2 steps forward 10 steps back" This goes a long way. I feel like each month has just been this for the last 4 years... Very Inspiring Jordan, thank you!

[@PuzzlingParadox]

Our president got a TED Talk! What a great Friday. Blessings to everyone!

[@VictoriousDestiny]

So happy for Jordan! He’s a great public inspiration speaker. I understand why he looks so much older for his age, he has an old soul and a mindset better than most older adults.

[@BoaHebiHimeSama]

He IS the youth! I am 15 years older than him lol

[@KamisatoElias]

I clicked on this so fast, can’t believe my guy got on TED talk itself, well deserved!

[@Sachin1671]

I didn’t recognise it was Jordan until I heard the name Harvey. As someone who’s a similar age to Jordan, I have to bow down to his wisdom. Whether it’s fast food secrets or the secrets to success. Bro’s been teaching me a lot and even more than what I’ve learned growing up.

[@spencerkagen1386]

Seriously..? Harvey's mention was a couple minutes in! And Jordan has such a recognizable voice/speech pattern, I could pick him out of a line up by voice alone.

[@Sachin1671]

@@spencerkagen1386I normally put on yt podcasts while I work in the back ground, I clicked on it without recognising the name and only looked when I heard the name Harvey and the postman story.

[@GameTechTalk]

Success isn't Linear. I will never forget this phrase, thank you for giving it so much depth and meaning.

[@spencerkagen1386]

That's not really a new concept... Many people have said the same thing. BUT, Jordan's story *_does_* conceptualize it very well. 🤩

[@cearapearson8752]

Jordan doing a TedTalk?? That man really has done every job out there!

[@Victor-bl2ge]

Man's challenging Homer Simpson at this point

[@sweetrain50]

Jordan did a TED talk?!?! Woooow!!

[@gamelord890]

Imma do it too, but you don't support me

[@sweetrain50]

@@gamelord890 ?? OK, I'll bite. Who are you?

[@gamelord890]

@@sweetrain50 I'm a KZbinr/Gamer and i've just started my journey.

[@RainbowOwl24]

I had no idea this was his story but it makes me so happy to hear. His videos always make me smile so I'm glad to know he's happy and doing well. Way to go, man! Proud of u!

[@nca4794]

I primarily look at Jordan's content as entertainment, meaning I've never take anything he says seriously. Never did I think I'd walk away feeling inspired and genuinely impressed by all he's been able to accomplish. Thank you so much TED and Mr. Howlett for this talk. It was truly a blessing! 🙏🏽❤️

[@upper9052]

Woooooah! From TikTok to a Ted Talk! Congratulations!!!

[@lynadas4671]

ooh that rhymes

[@Yalettaneedsstructure]

This guy can bring people outta multiple levels of doubt. I be having a bad day and his tiktoks pop up and i feel like maybe this world ain't that bad.

[@ChickenWingerZ]

Seeing him on stage is next level, proud of where he has come from

[@anonymousdogg1559]

I was like ayyy is that Jordan the stallion 😂, congratulations to Jordan, President of the Fast Food Secrets club!

[@TntSkitz]

“Get SO close right now”

[@gamelord890]

[@sebachang666]

goddamn this is "meeting nice people and then learning their lore" embodied. what a story

[@MiNa-hg7kn]

Took a class over the winter break and got to hear different speakers from various walks of life leaving me awed or inspired. Now I am listening to THE President of the fast food club on this fantastic platform... this calls for a day of celebration! You deserve this 🎉 👏

[@ThePatchworkQuill]

Best TED talk I've seen in ages; I didn't know any of Jordan's story - what an amazing person! Already loved him as a content creator and a person and this just makes me love him more 🙌🏻 He's such a gifted storyteller.

[@KatByte4U]

@jordan_the_stallion8 You did not fail Division 1 baseball; you accomplished exactly what you set out to do! While your journey has been scattered, I am grateful that you found your calling to bless others from the bathroom mirror. Jordan Howlett, you bless my life everyday! May God continue to bless you and may you continue to bless anyone who has the fortune to encounter your impact in such a circular way. 🙏🏾

[@Pinkorchid72]

What a wonderful sentiment! I’m such a fan of him, too! Glad he found his calling as a content creator and that he listens to his fans!! Keep it up Jordan! Love how he wants to take care of his parents and brother. Grateful what a great example he is for everyone looking for purpose and meaning in life!!

[@kookie415]

This man is younger than me but he's wise enough to be my dad

[@yusayldrm08]

my favorite rapper method man

[@CotySchwabe]

Lmao

[@casandratappin6349]

😂😂

[@Theblocknoob]

I’m crying 😂😭😭

[@SheIsFearfullyWonderfullyMade]

Love Jordan!! Not your typical gen z, you can tell that he was raised right!

[@chachaslide49]

I would love to hear your thoughts on what a typical gen z is.

[@rainydays6675]

​@celinaharris2417 on bro they act like all gen z are criminals or something.

[@donnawestbrook8992]

The youngest Gen Z are now 12 years old. We don't know what they all will be... yet. (Mom of a 12 year old Gen Z.)

[@jesus-sheeple]

Wow, what an incredible life story. May God continue to bless him in abundance

[@rachelraquelRandR]

Amen

[@christophermichael5764]

Jordan is the people's champ! I think that it is wholesome how virtually everyone welcomes his opinion and how relatable he is. He can single-handedly educate America on the important information that school should teach, but never does.

[@chrisss9991]

You riding way too hard brother…

[@aniketverma8774]

This guy is living his dream, and he so grateful for it too.

[@charliekowittmusic]

Good to see Drake’s Dad guiding the youth.

[@hubhikarilives]

😂😂😂

[@AbyssalKitkat]

The fact that Drake’s older 😭

[@WonkaBiz]

@@AbyssalKitkatnah he means because he looks like drakes actual dad. “More life” album cover

[@AbyssalKitkat]

@@WonkaBiz oh okay

[@sn95_capo32]

Drake I got a RV for sale

[@tp1802]

So happy I saw this. I already liked him because he’s the president of the fast food secrets club, and now I have so much more respect for him just as a person in general. What an awesome dude.

[@IPSOACTU]

Nice to see TEDx letting the sage, older generation impart their wisdom on the youth

[@TheKetoGoddess]

"Come here, closer, closer, not that close....." JORDAN!!!!!! 🤍 I love this for you.

[@BloopinDaThird]

I thought just like him while I was in college with depression and being my own support group only to stressfully exhaust myself into failing. All because I forgot I was human and needed more than to just shoot for this goal as hard as I can.

[@jackdriscoll8387]

this man is a certified legend

[@lilagower9360]

I can't stop smiling ear to ear. Congratulations Jordan! What an inspiration you are. Continued success!

[@sneakykamon]

Kid's an amazing public speaker. I hope he does more of these. Genuinely proud of him👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@maryfahhrney5740]

What a great story. You are an inspiration to anyone who watches this. I'm showing this to my kids so they understand how much they can do

[@BurnaBwoi]

Method Man's father has a Ted Talk 🔥

[@scottybones]

Hahaha bro said FATHER 😂😂

[@melaninmoxiellc963]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@farrisbuellersweekoff]

Feels like I've been watching your videos forever, can't believe you only started in 2020. I love that you made it here Jordan.

[@QueenZsWorld]

wow... the fact that no one believed in him or encouraged him, yet he's such a promising young man. we gotta do better as a society. everyone needs to INTENTIONALLY be kind to children. you may be the only one speaking life into this person. 🧡

[@Tazer_BLACC]

LOVE this story! I was shut out of a few things I wanted to do with my life as well. I was SOO Lazer focused but now I’ve found I REALLY love music and have been making tracks learning and REALLY enjoying it this year. I have a long way to go but I believe in myself!❤🙏 Wish me luck guys! I hope to fail, learn, succeed, and work to be the best I can be at it! 😭👏💪🔥🎧🎹

[@gurjodhsingh351]

I am so proud of him. That's our president. You share that recipe and never stop . All power to you.

[@Kamulah]

Im 5 minutes in and i am loving this! I screamed when i saw this out of excitement! Im so proud of you and happy for you Jordan! This is amazing!

[@jezebel324]

I’m SO PROUD OF HIM

[@emilywforreal]

I honestly love that Jordan’s shoe is untied. lol Makes him so much more relatable. What an awesome story and accomplishment!

[@darliehenry4251]

Was so happy when i saw this guy on tedx talk! He’s an icon😩

[@gamelord890]

[@IrvinBohac-y3q]

Jordan is awesome. TED made a great choice inviting him to speaks. He’s very likable.

[@freemovies411]

At first, I was just hype to see him on a large platform. But listening to his story, it made me emotional and inspired.

[@devinlauwerier404]

I had no clue this was Our guy until I came to the comments. I just put it on and started listening 🤣 didn't even notice without Him saying -"No wait, get closer"

[@rachelraquelRandR]

Right I’m so excited for him I sent this to my friend like look at our boy! Dont literally know him cause it feels like our boy haha 😆

[@hotchocolategirl1der]

This is awesome! I watched his short doc on his youtube a while ago and it was really inspirational. I was too surprised to see this Ted Talk pop up! I immediately hit play. Well deserved.

[@QwakorMusic]

I thought he was just funny bathroom mirror guy, but to find out he went from nothing to D1 and it took a literal international pandemic to stop him… this man is amazing 🙌

[@denishemberi]

This makes me appreciate his videos a lot more

[@mahayanagarcia]

This is by far the best TED talk I have ever seen. I love Jordan and his bathroom talks. I'm so thankful to have come across this video. Thank you

[@unreal_coco]

Muy bien Jordan!!! Warms my heart to see a young brother like yourself succeed! We need to remember the successes are not IN SPITE of the bad times, but BECAUSE OF them. We learn, grow, keep going!!! ❤

[@Miner_Bob]

Damn hearing your story makes me want to give you a hug. He fought everyday just to be able to provide for his family, now he finally can while sharing all the fast food secrets

[@VLP_7]

i love jordan omg been a fan for so long, so proud of him 🫶🫶🫶

[@gentlespirit4]

I was really looking forward to him saying into the camera, "C'mere. Get closer. Too close, back up." 😂🤣 But seriously, this was very good. I appreciate him even more now. 🥰🤗🤳🪞🚽🛁👀💯👍🏽👍🏽 Thanks, Jordan! 🤭🫶🏽

[@Tonya-ej4dz]

This was so excellent! Jordan is a great role model and wise beyond his years.

[@autumnblalock5644]

"An impossible dream... It takes an impossible mindset." - Jordan Howlett

[@williamlancelot]

Jordan’s speech resonated with me, and got me teary-eyed. I never knew he overcame such hardship. He just became my new role model.

[@megan5867]

I can't believe he got an official Ted Talk! Good for him!

[@brandonperry2253]

Mans got a TED Talk?? True success

[@ryansentinos3483]

what a heartwrenching story, but what an amazing dude. every inch of his success he fought for and earned the hard way. years of hardwork and dreams seemingly ended, but he never lost that smile and drive

[@clarewillison9379]

He didn’t fail, he was stopped. Then he didn’t give up trying, he found another route. Wherever it takes him he’s headed for greatness, being the best Jordan Howlett he can be. And an inspiration and role model for millions. 🎉

[@ImJustStandingHere]

God Jordan is so genuine and wholesome

[@tracywishom9999]

Jordan I didn't think I could love you even more, you are such a humble man and the love you have for your familiy is such a blessing to me. Thank you for being so transparent and honest. ❤

[@BruceWayneBrady]

Love seeing all of the things Jordan is doing. I'm not used to seeing him speak for more than a minute and zooming in on us 😂

[@SonoftheKing316]

Method man is such an inspiration

[@xavierg5523]

Knowing this guy is my age is inspirational

[@LibraVibesSnice80]

Truly the Ted talk I didn’t know I needed ❤❤ Salute Jordan

[@356z]

Dude seriously made it on ted talks and meets up with celebrities, just from posting videos on the tube of recipes. The soft spoken voice helps too.

[@scullyangel9979]

There’s something so special about Jordan. ❤

[@BeatrizS12]

Why am BOO-HOOing at the White Sox moment 😭 proud of Jordan's story and every opportunity he's receiving! ❤

[@judilynn9569]

OMG! Is that JORDAN coming up in a TED TALK??? I am so PROUD of you! And who knew you were an awesome baseball player! I've been following you for about a year now and it's always a highlight of my day. This was an awesome surprise! Good On Ya! Blessings!

[@Torres-px9uz]

Jordan you have inspired me beyond what I can explain. I was just having a bad day where I want to do more for my wife and find something I am passionate about in terms of my career. Your video popped up and is a huge blessing. Thank you!

[@debbalinis]

He's totally an inspiration and only 23 years old!

[@Jerichosims9567]

The amount of respect I have for Jordan has gone up 100 after seeing this video, he absolutely deserves All the success in the world, congratulations man 🎉🎉❤

[@KantoKait]

We love Harvey ❤️ hope he is doing well!

[@OneRedJellO]

"I did not wanna come home empty handed" hits so hard. I think most men fall into that feeling. If we make it home with less than we perceive as expected then we feel like we failed.

[@galaxylucia1898]

This is so crazy random! I’m so excited for him. Congrats Jordan👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nopenopehole]

And here I am thinking all this time how well you’ve done for yourself and how good you are at what you do, and then there’s the whole baseball side of it - wow! You provide so much goodness to so many people’s lives through doing what you do, I hope the rewards from your hard work bless you, your family and of course Harvey, his brother and sister always!

[@ishmaelprimeaux3564]

"Come here, get close"

[@jonniehickson5599]

Back up😂

[@Jay-qr4tu]

“An impossible dream takes an impossible mindset“. Great stuff!

[@JesusRojasTorrealba]

Easily the greatest TED talk that've ever existed. Everything about it was captiving and the story itself was wonderful to hear. Stay on that 7 percentile guys