To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others | Dean Furness

[@raymondpeter4827]

Quiting social media helped me to stop comparing myself to others.

[@miles1337]

Now this comment should be higher up on the list. I also did this and though it hurt doing it it sure did help long term. It also allowed me to see who of my friends were not really friends

[@nicholaskipruto1423]

I've tried quiting social media but it's so tough ... Especially with the fact that am a teenager. It always gives me a reason to stay

[@naniv]

Being an introvert i seldom meet up with my real life friends ... Much rather stay home and keep myself company... problem with that is that you tend to get lonely and then you seek out friendships/relationship or some sort of link to the outside world through social media. If i were to delete social media i would starve myself of any kind of social activity..and there lies my dilemma of whether or not i should delete Instagram.

[@miles1337]

@@naniv true you do make a valid point and I have no right to argue. But I will add to it. People do differ in their needs and as such this dilemma I was fortunate to not face but this was because I was more extrovert. However I do have some advice, consider it just a suggestion, nothing more. But different types of social media make opportunities for different strengths and types of friends. Tweets only show a persons surface or facade but on a platform such as discord you can become more close to an individual in conversation despite the distance irl being the same.

[@MichelleIsProsperous]

Me too!!!

[@evolvedcopper2205]

"Comparison is the thief of all joy"

[@charlietube7165]

Stealing is joy?! LoL ok

[@ashnahkhalidkhan2244]

Preach

[@socawarrior1263]

I personally think that this comparison trap is the key aspect of depression

[@zoeskinner2871]

can confirm this is VERY true

[@markchapman3811]

It really is.

[@antonhollube8187]

"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today"

[@artcraft-f9r]

👍❤

[@charlietube7165]

Yesterday I had beef so today I'm having Chicken

[@RaveenKumar]

Brah.....

[@dazzlingT]

In sudden changes like the speaker's, you got to stop comparing yourself with your old self too. Just staying in the present moment and accepting the changes and moving on from there is the key.

[@letsgoBrandon204]

I like that one. Rule 4 from Jordan Peterson's 12 rules for life

[@jaybee2530]

"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self" - Ernest Hemingway

[@gulrukhhassan1339]

Jay Bee i think i needed to hear this. My parents constantly put pressure on me to do well in school and it’s overwhelming to constantly be entertaining the narrative that I needed to be better than everyone. Whenever i would get a test score back, they would ask me which scores everyone else had achieved, and I found myself doing the same. Constantly needing to know that I doing better than everyone in my classes, even feeling happy when someone else had a lower score than mine, which wasn’t healthy at all. If I had done badly, I would spend hour upon hour wondering what I had done wrong, contemplating just giving up all hope and thinking that this somehow reduced my worth. I still find myself measuring my worth on how well I’ve done academically and it takes a toll on your mental health. This is something I wish to change, but it’s hard when your parents and family members are constantly putting the pressure on you and reminding you of this unhealthy mindset.

[@jaybee2530]

twok threek Seems like it's time to (in a healthy and constructive way) put the pressure back on them, to try and think in a different way about self-improvement in a less competitive manner. Improving oneself doesn't have to be done with a zero-sum game mentality. People can improve side by side, helping each other. It will also make you feel less lonely and isolated. Good luck!!

[@Mia-ei4mh]

I'm learning it hard way 💯

[@jaybee2530]

@@Mia-ei4mh Hang in there! Improving your life isn't a sprint, just like climbing a mountain isn't a sprint. It's slow and steady. One step at a time, and be kind to yourself if and when you take a misstep. Good luck!

[@Mia-ei4mh]

@@jaybee2530 thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Don’t compare your beginnings to someone else’s middle.” - Tim Hiller

[@biggerlicious]

hitler was called adolf not tim lmao

[@dhendroid2373]

So, should we compare our beginnings to someone else's beginnings?

[@jlmur54]

Thanks. It’s a common problem.

[@charlietube7165]

There's no beginning or mid or end for bodybuilding

[@robin_birdie_]

He wasn't talking about anything like this.

[@MelissaFurness]

That's my brother :)

[@supriyap3466]

He's amazing.

[@MelissaFurness]

@@supriyap3466 true!

[@Mimi-ub1hi]

For real? Wowwww tell him that he is a very coool dude ☺☺☺

[@MelissaFurness]

@@Mimi-ub1hi I definitely will!

[@nas19281]

😁 you must be rlly proud!

[@marylynjustiniani964]

I was just recovering from crying about not being as good as everybody else when this video popped up on my notifications. I guess I do have to stop comparing myself to others and lead my mind from doing it, not the other way around.

[@filippoarnaboldi7034]

Make some mistakes and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Then think about them not to make them again. Only with this you will become the person you wanna be. If other people mock you for your mistake, don't be afraid, they did you a favour to become a better person.

[@hardhoofdful]

If you really feel that way I’m sorry for you. I hope this video helped you because this explains very well that you should love yourself no matter what YOU think about yourself. This won’t happen in an instant but it takes time, take that time.

[@vineetbhatia8270]

Yes. I was also thinking the same. Just think. You can't be currently as good as someone else because that person probably started doing something earlier and you started doing it now. But remember, late starts do not imply failure. Jeff Bezos had a book store at 32.

[@marylynjustiniani964]

While I was at my crying episodes, I seriously made a whole paragraph of what I'm feeling or what I think is missing in me. But after this video, plus the kind comments from you guys, I am again reminded how I should embrace my individuality. How we ALL should embrace our individuality. Looking back to that night when I cried, I realized how much I was insulting myself by making comparisons to others. This video serves as a reminder to us that we should give ourselves a little extra credit and love. It did help me get back on my feet. I hope everyone won't experience being pulled down by their own selves. Wishing you all brighter days ahead :)))

[@javedhaware175]

@@marylynjustiniani964 thanks 😊

[@alansun697]

Summary: focus on yourself instead of others. Focusing on yourself makes you improve yourself more than focusing on everyone else

[@someonesomeone25]

I dont compare myself to others, yet still am unhappy and frustrated. I manage to fail even myself.

[@lilypapillon4724]

Its easier said than done..

[@tunaaa5997]

@@lilypapillon4724 agree easier said than done

[@jess6119]

@@someonesomeone25 you don't believe in yourself that's a factor as well you need to fight for who you want not who you think you are

[@someonesomeone25]

@@jess6119 I can't imagine any realistic future version of me that is all that motivating

[@lxna5889]

“The quicker you move on to what’s next, the quicker you can start attacking things” gold

[@WhiteRabbitTricks]

This guy is amazing. You can hear the sensitivity in his voice. Such a brave soul

[@deanfurness8]

Thanks!!!

[@user-ef5nf6ng4d]

"Life is not a race, you're not living to defeat others, you're not here to be the best of all the people because there is no best in anything, You are here to be the best version of yourself, The only person you should try to defeat is who you were yesterday."

[@jahnavisingh6187]

i really really needed this today i feel almost suicidal but this just changed my perspective

[@deanfurness8]

Thanks Jahnavi... Be well!

[@acejouezrazeluxurysilvenia8424]

Cheer uuuuppp! 😊❤

[@InternationalStax]

Everything will get better, hang in there!!!

[@hungngo928]

Hope you get better mate

[@zaythegreat5683]

Your life is worth living! You are enough! Stay strong my friend

[@stephthinks3109]

In this social media age, where everyone posts only their best face, comparison is so easy. So turning it off, occasionally or permanently, and changing this habit like he explains, is key. Thanks for this inspiring talk.

[@___goldieee___]

Yes I just started doing this I started posting myself without filters or my natural face because I feel like it’s so unfair to not be authentic to your true self

[@nihilisticnirvana]

it's hard, i hate social media !!

[@adityarokde1304]

"Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself only." ---- Bill Gates

[@sinemguzeldemirci2885]

I don't know If he actually said this but I needed to hear it so I don't care

[@hoovie5012]

How could you quote that little devil

[@charanpritedhami1005]

I was feeling anxious and stressed out because l was comparing myself to someone else and this video really helped me. The only person you should compete with is yourself, and life is your own journey so embrace it.

[@sacdaabdurhman]

“Success is not measured by what you do compared to what somebody else does. Success is measured by what you do compared to what you are capable of doing “ sharing some love with all of you guys

[@tiastafford4162]

This actually made me cry . Because I always do this comparing myself to other girls . I was bullied my whole life growing up . Even by my own family and I suffer with very bad low self-esteem . I’m always saying why can’t I have a lot friends or why doesn’t anyone ever invite me anywhere. Or I wish I was pretty like her .. I’m always putting myself down and I think because I’m so use to it from everyone I know making me feel bad about myself. I don’t know how to get out of it. Every time I start to feel happy someone comes along and brings me back down. I am going to delete all social media apps because I feel a lot of that has to do with it. But I’m going to keep praying to god he gets me out of this emotional pain.

[@dilshaddavood786]

This is exactly what I've been feeling!! I had the same exact experiences!! And I also deactivated my Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook few days before because the comparison and anxiety got too much. I found myself comparing to even fictional characters and found myself comparing obsessively and looks for validation. I'm not this macho guy and more of an easygoing person and I think something is wrong with me and no one prefers me and thinks like that. I have been feeling depressed due to few reasons and I isolate myself. Due to this reasons and a few which includes where I'm now, I feel like I missed out on a lot of human experiences I'm supposed to have. I feel like I'm watching the world pass by as I stay stationary and I have nothing to look forward to. I compare myself to others timeline and exciting lives too. I feel like I'm stuck. Thank you for commenting this. I feel like I'm not alone. I want to say to you that your authentic self is just enough.

[@deanfurness8]

Tia... Find me on LinkedIn... Anytime... Happy to be a friend to reach out to... Just to talk. Thanks for the kind words about my talk and experience.. be well!

[@deanfurness8]

@@dilshaddavood786 same to you... Hope you are well!

[@franzabananza]

YO he ain’t lying. Once I stopped looking at other people and only looking at myself appreciating where I am was easier and progressing became a lot easier as well. With weight loss I has realized that I was closer to my goal than I thought

[@Tryst2024]

Shrinking the time for negative thoughts is what hits me in the core. We need to learn from our mistakes not linger on it. Salute to this great guy.

[@jamesbrown99991]

"When I reduce the size of the talent pool to just one, I find that I am the best"

[@mervezurnaci1546]

Nice quotation👌

[@Phatxual]

Is a tough habit to beat, caught myself even during this video.. But thanks to this I'll be more aware!

[@theshyone5758]

Good luck

[@CATDHD]

Yep

[@mochammadmarsha4238]

Good luck, I feel you, it is a tough habit to break

[@johntaylor2623]

This has been an eye opener for me. Although my disability isn’t of a physical type, for 22 years I have allowed myself to live my life comparing it with my past. I lost that person always hoping to get him back. This story helps me to realize that I can leave him behind and start a new life. Thank you for sharing your life story, and I hope the best for you in your future.

[@domonkoscsontos4574]

So everyone in this comment section has a cool quote?

[@peorabasha443]

I was about to ask that 😂

[@benchisholm1836]

Domonkos Csontos I guess so.

[@mervezurnaci1546]

Except me😅 I just read them

[@joerapo]

"So everyone in this comment section has a cool quote?" Domonkos Csontos

[@pippipster6767]

Who said that ? Source !

[@thejukeboxNEM]

'And I soon realized that I almost had to forget about the person I was before and the things I was able to do before. I almost had to pretend it was never me. And I'm afraid if I had not made that realization, my frustration would have turned into something much harder to recover from.' This hit me.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside you.” -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

[@darthsol658]

Ya know you can always edit your comments and list the quotes beneath each other right?

[@darthsol658]

@Eric Miret ok

[@pippipster6767]

That’s a lot of ‘lies’ 🤣

[@parkchimmy_cherrycuties7474]

I dont like you so stop saying that

[@ThriftyGamerG]

My depression and frustration was gone, its really true that comparison is the thief of all joy, when I was in my college years I always compare myself to others, till I was graduated, its impossible to focus on your goals if you have that kind of toxic mindset, not only you but from on your family environment, we know there are some people also that compare you to others and it can put yourself down if you listen to them. Advice also can led to comparing that is why I dont listen to any advise anymore except that person more successful than everyone.

[@0ShiftingParadigms0]

Thank you! Great Ted Talk! I'm 52 years in a wheelchair since incomplete SCI at the age of 14 - and still healthy and strong! Each day I embrace who I am. I have great adult children. And an awesome Todd!

[@deepaksaxena7417]

You are awesome indeed.

[@0ShiftingParadigms0]

Thanks! 👍🏼😊

[@ekaterinagorbunova8518]

I`m just watching this video and have understood that all problems are in our mind. People who has a good health do not trust it. We are absorbed opinions of other and do not hear ourselves. This man is an example that everything is there for you and all you need is to take this chance. Such people give me energy and love to this world. Thank you.

[@vandanajose2252]

I completely agree with everyone's comments. Yes comparison truly is the thief of all joy as someone has said below. I do that all the time and an trying to stop it. This video is inspirational !!!!

[@Santiino]

Looks like a really grounded guy ...he really found himself Great talk👌

[@shunyongwong]

"it was really up to us to decide what is good or bad and it was in our control to determine if it was really a bad day"

[@melanymorales6537]

The speech that the wheelchair athlete Dean Furness did is very important to me because he described very well the way I thought when I was young, when I saw famous people on television, each one of them had a perfect appearance, they acted well, they were doing well financially, they were successful, but I felt that all that was impossible to achieve, It looked so easy, but at that time I did not know how many years they had to learn, practice, eat well and give the best of them, this speech motivated me to be a person who aims to achieve the best version of myself, without comparing myself with others and working hard every day facing my problems and finding a solution.

[@5MinutePsychology]

I think it’s very healthy try to be today a better version of myself from yesterday. It’s less frustrating and I think it helps us develop as human beings.

[@wisdomtoknowthedifference]

Thank you so much, Mr. Dean! for this inspiration. "Everybody here has something that they're fighting and it may be visible, it may not be, but please take some time and focus on you instead of others and I bet you can win those challenges and really start accomplishing so many great things." great advice and life lesson!

[@analynquino8023]

Very well said👏 He is a man who wants to become a better person day by day by not comparing himself to others but to focus in winning his battle and conquering his challenges.

[@lucasmateoarrieta1592]

I am someone who constantly compares himself with the others. I was raised with the idea that I had to be the best at everything I did, and somehow, that idea mixed with my concept of self worth. So, when I don't excel at something, I feel like an absolute failure. Ten years ago, this obsession took me to develop panic disorder, agoraphobia and depression. The first two are mostly gone, but the depression remains. My mind does not work the same way it did, and for sure I am not interested in the same things that I did in the past. But it has been (it still is) so hard to accept that I am not the same, that I don't have to be on top, and that I am still worth it. Listening to this Ted Talk just made me cry. I admire the resilience of Dean, and the wisdom in his words. For sure my situation is not like his, but I felt so connected with his mental and emotional challenges. I am very thankful for this learning.

[@juliekrol]

What a fantastic talk ❤️ I believe we compare ourselves to others and even who we were in the past because it’s easier to tell your yourself that you’re not good enough and live in doubt than to actually be proud of yourself. I think many of us tend to believe our achievements only once others have acknowledged them first. This talk has definitely made me more aware of that, so thank you!

[@itscomingtogeteverything]

Yes I agree with this, so true!

[@nonkululekosibanyoni669]

Well said

[@wisdom-for-all]

We should never compare ourselves to others because that is when we start losing confidence in ourselves. Happiness cannot be found unless we stop comparing ourselves to others. It is one of those battles you cannot win 🖖

[@raunakchaturvedi9518]

"By moving on to next as fast as possible, you shrink the time you spend time on those bad scenarios and it gives more time for the good. Your average increases and that's just how the math works." Makes sense to me👍

[@ricktonricky1924]

Its hard i am a footballer and its hurt to see orhers players are better than me when i work harder

[@Dimes_Farer]

May God be with you all through hard times.

[@chandrika735]

Wow, salute to his courage & confidence!

[@elwandabennett]

I enjoyed this tremendously. I spent part of last year in a wheelchair. Thanks for inspiring me to keep going.

[@k.e.1760]

Best of luck ahead Elwanda!

[@niccolom4556]

"Using" a wheelchair rather than "in", because it recognizes the agency of the person using a tool instead of just being trapped "in" something...

[@0ShiftingParadigms0]

Mockavel Velli “in” doesn’t mean stuck - if you’re in a car are you stuck there? No.

[@onlyjustcommentAry]

All the power to you my friend. Although I don’t know you, the purpose and point of your speech and presentation put life in general into a very interesting, and motivational perspective. The initial incident was traumatic, but what makes your life transition radical is that you actually became better at all aspects of life even more than before the accident. The revelation that I learned from you was that you didn’t focus on the nature of how you travel, or ambulate but on what you can accomplish now. The outcomes then present on you being able to travel faster, become an exceptional athlete, great father, great husband and being an inspiration to everyone without regard to who they are. Look at how many people you are reaching! You’re accomplishing more after the incident than possibly you or most people would have ever imagined. Thank you.

[@jorgeromera3861]

Comparison seems unavoidable these days. Humankind loves numbers, unfortunately. Time, length, likes, views, subs, figures, weight, high, age, speed, grades... Social media, school, university, advertisements, relationships... This world fosters comparison, nourishes of it. How do we escape all that before becoming neurotic? Awareness, determination and eventually some kind of... yes, wisdom.

[@nahal999]

The world can change too. We may realise competition is just a symptom of an immature society and move towards a more collaborative society in the future.

[@nas19281]

Very very wise, my favourite comment 🙌🏼

[@jorgeromera3861]

@@nas19281 thanks a lot. Very kind of you 🤗

[@jorgeromera3861]

@@nahal999 Competition versus collaboration. You see, even expressing the idea sounds like a football match or a boxing fight... What an irony.

[@Ritikkumar02]

जीवन की हर समस्या ट्रैफिक की लाल बत्ती की तरह होती है, यदि हम थोड़ी देर प्रतीक्षा कर लें, तो वह हरी हो जाती है, धैर्य रखें, प्रयास करें, समय बदलता ही है।

[@3APNHA]

tracking workouts has been the most effective way for me to keep motivated - it allows you to have an objective view of your performance instead of relying on subjective self evaluation, which for many people, is very critical

[@hindsightpov4218]

If you compare yourself to others, you’ll only feel you’re not good enough. It’s easier said than done. I catch myself doing this to me all the time. But each time I catch myself, I find myself doing it less than before.

[@muse2383]

Thank you for sharing this speech. I know someone who is going through the first phases of getting used to the new life without walking. I hope someday I can show him this when he is ready.

[@kolivier5844]

I’ve watched this more than once and got so much out of this personally. So much hope!

[@charlottewallace5627]

I struggle with anxiety and constantly compare myself to others. I’m not doing so well at work lately and I have a friend who breaks her neck to tell me how well she is doing and I don’t know how to tell her that while I am pleased for her it makes me feel like a failure as I am no where near. I know I need to work on myself as I am running my own race but can’t help compare myself.

[@liberatedlioness6478]

I have so much respect for you and I am personally humbled by your experience, determination and your process towards surrender. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏🏿

[@kara6320]

Im so glad i came across this video, this taught me that you can make your life A LOT easier if you just choose not to compare yourself to others. If you do compare at least make sure it's inspiring you to become better and not making you feel worse about yourself...

[@laurensparks4759]

Thank you for sharing your story. As a former marathoner who can no longer walk without pain- much less run- I spend a lot of time comparing my old life to my new reality. I will hold your wisdom near as I find new ways forward. :)

[@supe1643]

Thank you your shares, me too, I am a average person, I always compare me with others, and can't concentrate on yourself but I was understand, i will try to complete myself.

[@Kaykay8080-j6x]

I love people like him. Really inspiring

[@ashaki555]

I decide to ask and seek out persons like him to be around.

[@jwpianobasics8835]

"The right perspective makes the impossible possible" -Unknown

[@charlietube7165]

Piano lessons not cheap

[@pippipster6767]

Nah, some things are actually impossible.

[@khawlaalhafiz2541]

Thinking about others all the time is really one of the significant challenges which we will overcome it. Because each one of us have his own keys power, we are not similar, we are different, comparison it's our problem we should listen to ourself no to others. Our power is inside us not outside it.in this world today you encounter many challenges and to overcome them all you need to be yourself not to imitate others. Finally we must keep in our minds that day is 24 hours and we should live it with smile and avoide sadness.

[@achatwithgoitse]

Comparison is such a killer!...love what he said at the end. Deciding to become better in all areas of your life

[@henokhsatrio8804]

I watched this video 3 years ago for the first time. And to be honest it's still hard to stop comparing myself to others.

[@AndroidOO3]

A personal average really is easy to see how to improve, just look at what you're doing right now and accept it. I like this video a lot.

[@jeanetejostcollet3111]

Thank you! I appreciate your sincerity! Yes, we actually only have ourselves to rely on. This is beauty and the challenge of being.

[@NancySolariLivingFullOut]

Thank you for reminding us not to measure up our potential to others. We are able to live full out by creating a plan that works for us.

[@ahmedelfajj4495]

His last words 👏👏 "Please take some time and Focus on you instead of others, And I beat you can win those challenges and really start accomplishing so many great things" Thank you 🥀 When I set up a goal to accomplish, I always focus on those who are already succeed in that (domain), till I doubt my self that I can't do it From now on I will start working on my self and only myself ALHAMDELILLAH

[@sanjoosona]

"The right perspective makes the impossible possible"

[@MadaraUchiha-qe8oc]

It's really true, since you start cutting yourself down because of what you view yourself against other people.

[@HyeyeonsEcoChoice]

"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday"

[@shellyt556]

I think this is a great talk and one of the biggest issues I struggle with when I compare myself to others. I am working towards running more often and as much as I like to compete it is about celebrating your own accomplishments

[@shunhongwang9114]

You are a tough guy! Thanks for this inspiring talk! I will focus on myself and not compare myself to others.

[@northernfool7453]

Thank you for this talk, I got hurt pretty bad in September so this hits home. You are a very strong man and have an amazing attitude. Thanks again.

[@دكتور-ب6ط]

To overcome challengies start to resist your self and overcome your bad habits that stop your doing hard to rise up your self .

[@pathfinder_mudit]

reading the comments... truly motivating...

[@deepaksaxena7417]

A key thing people seem to miss here is that not only we should stop comparing ourselves with others; we also need to stop comparing ourselves with our own distant past (or an imagined future). Great TED talk indeed.

[@wellbodisalone]

"The right perspective makes the impossible pissible" 💯

[@lei9640]

I feel a lot of pressure about my grades in school, i used to be the top 1 and i always get a massive compliment, and when time change, people around me gets disappointed when my grades drop and that's when it all started, i always compare myself to other, and i hate when someone's grade is higher than mine I suffered from anxiety, im overthinking, but now im getting better and better because all of us are in different phase, and we all need to get successful so we can have better future

[@ambarps5883]

Same here, It is nice to know that I am not alone in this. C': Wish you luck and happiness in this journey (

[@nativesparkling4549]

I'm tryna stop using social media as much as possible cause it kinda ruined my life in the negative way. Just try to become 1% better of yourself every single day

[@aaliyah410]

Watching this to set my 2021 right. Can't believe I'm crying at the first day of the year bcs of my self-esteem

[@sarabeauty6476]

This video come to me at perfect time I'm finally taking my life seriously And training to make something of myself And this is exactly what I needed to hear

[@JoyfulMind]

*Overcoming challenges is not a challenge for me anymore.* 🙂 *It's just because I experienced that in life there's nothing to gain or there's nothing to loose. It's all about our psychological drama that goes on especially when we do comparisons or have too much expectations..* *So just live and love yourself, the more challenges you get, the more better you become.* 💚🙏🏻🙂

[@mgray3130]

I understand that. For years now, since my accidental overdose and near death event I have been comparing or trying to be what I was! Thanks to his small chat I understand that I am never going to be what I was. Maybe this will help me reset or at least start to try and make the me now better than what I've been and start being the best of the me now.

[@Althea-ko6eu]

I am listening to this for a class, it is seriously a great inspirational !!! Best wishes to this young man.

[@raafathabib8350]

8:20 is all the take away wisdom from this great guy

[@yomsha]

(moving to what's next) and (invisible challenges) parts really touched me .. Thank you

[@ShepifyEnt]

Truly inspiring. It's difficult to focus on developing and working on one's strengths while comparing one's self with others. However, knowing our strength at the moment changes perspective while unlocking our potential

[@emilyli1510]

What an inspirational talk. I thought I was having a bad day, until I saw your talk that put things in perspective for me. Thank you for sharing, you have definitely made a positive impact in my life.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Love how he said he had to let go of who he was before the accident. I REALLY needed to hear this...I deal with depression and frequently think about "what could've been" with my goals and thinking about life before I was diagnosed. Now I just need to focus on little accomplishments today, and what I want to do tomorrow.

[@دكتور-ب6ط]

Do your best in straight way actually you will reach to the peak .

[@controlfreakscrtrs]

My biggest trap and anxiety is just how other people are doing compared to me. How much money they're making, how much newer their car is, how much more satisfied they are with their lives than I am with mine, meanwhile just in the last 5 years I have made such astronomical progress in my career, annual salary, living situation, friend group and vices, that I would be unrecognizable to me 5 years ago. And yet, that nagging voice in the back of my head telling me "other people my age make twice as much as you and work half as many hours, you need to be better, buy a nicer truck, buy a house and not live in an apartment, because that's what everyone else is doing, and the world is leaving you behind.' Meanwhile, reality.

[@at0micn0vva]

He is such a huge inspiration I hope to become like him one day

[@AzlianaLyana]

From now one....FOCUS what I want! Aim for the GOAL! Thank you Mr. Dean Furness👏👏👍 Bless your and your family.

[@aisadal2521]

I agree. It took me quite some time to shed myself of that mindset in high school, but when I did, I felt loads better

[@joshuaduca5527]

dont waste your enjoyment just keep continuing what god gave you and be happy with it and accept it

[@NerdPawn]

I love all the people supporting eachother in these comments! So wholesome ❤️

[@runana]

You have found so beautiful and simple words, thank you

[@amulyathumuluru67]

I am proud to say that he is my colleague

[@ExploreYourPossibilities]

This is a powerful talk. Do not compare yourself with who you were before... wow!

[@pippipster6767]

That’s what you are supposed to do ... it’s others you shouldn’t compare yourself to.

[@essjaymusic]

Such a brave soul god bless you my friend and I wish you achieve everything you vision on and all the happiness in this world

[@ShahriarKabirSaki]

Dean, thank you for sharing your inspiration with us. Thanks TED for finding Dean for us. Amazing talk!

[@learninghub409]

A man with a real backbone!!

[@matpoliquin]

I agree one should only compared themselves to what they were yesterday and not to others. The problem is that some people LOVE to compare others to you or themselves to you with a snarky face. That is not easy to escape, especially when its family or long time friends

[@lisama2538]

I’m definitely gonna rewatch this so many times... esp the last few para

[@peace.n.blessings5579]

Well done! Keep going, an atoms weight of good is never unnoticed. You are creating waves.