My philosophy for a happy life | Sam Berns | TEDxMidAtlantic

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Just before his passing on January 10, 2014, Sam Berns was a Junior at Foxboro High School in Foxboro, Massachusetts, where he achieved highest honors and was a percussion section leader in the high school marching band. He also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Sam was diagnosed with Progeria, a rare, rapid aging disease, at the age of 2. He is featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary Life According to Sam, which premiered on HBO on October 21, 2013, 2 days before his 17th birthday.
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[@petrulutenco6600]

The maturity of this guy at 17 is impressive, rest in peace :(

[@barkley8285]

he was 14 when he died.

[@davidzshit]

@@barkley8285 He was 17.

[@sankalpaggarwal986]

The person who has faced enough in his life gains maturity earlier than most of us do!

[@thunderborn3231]

@@barkley8285 the idea that he died at 14, but his corpse continued to shamble around and communicate simple ideas for years is horrifying to think on

[@prasantakumarseth3662]

This is often as....its the effect of the disease progeria ......which led to his early ageing and maturity....impressive word is not applicable here at all.....😐

[@wesleywu8702]

He died at 17. Yet he lived more than those who have died at 70

[@asmaalt507]

this quote made my day

[@Alex-hu4fu]

+Wesley Wu What you just said makes no sense at all. 70 years is longer than 17 years.

[@wesleywu8702]

Alex Mate, it's a figure of speech. Please finish grade school before you try to sass me.

[@Alex-hu4fu]

Wesley Wu Ah, the classic, "You must be 12" insult. Pathetic. Come up with something good.

[@wesleywu8702]

Alex I would if your comeback was actually a real roast. Besides, you didn't deny it :)

[@liiyounng11]

Is anyone watching in 2024?

[@iplaygamesph24]

Me

[@user-yx4ye2ds8j]

Me

[@EthiopicaTube]

me

[@adityaonlyfan]

Yeah

[@user-qj7jh8go1v]

..

[@-Deniz1117]

1. Focus on the things you're good at, not on the things you cannot do 2. Surround yourself with the people in your life that you love and want to be around 3. Keep moving forward 4. Never miss a party Thank you so much for your input Sam. You will never be forgotten!

[@placefeature5329]

Good tips. Rest in peace.

[@sundaebloodysundae6021]

Let the bad stuff in once in a while, so you can acknowledge it and move past it Learn that being brave isn't always supposed to be easy RIP Sam ♡

[@harrybarker4370]

Finding out that he died a month after this speech is so depressing after hearing his dreams.

[@xJerzak]

Harry Barker wow watching this makes me feel wired now, but I really do feel sorry for that guy hope he had a decent life. :(

[@iSugarHeart]

Harry Barker I think he died happy though , it was lived well he finished school went to home coming dance =))) he was surrounded with people he loved and he did what he loved.

[@Paulo_Dirac]

Harry Barker having that strength inside of you 1month ahead of death is something i'd dream of...this guy lived his life 100% till the end. Respect

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Harry Barker OMG. True. :( May God bless his beautiful soul.

[@dansmith7418]

R.I.P brother

[@thebatman1371]

The strongest people are those with the best attitudes in the worst situations. RIP

[@user-nw5hu7fj7v]

The Batman Amazing quote.

[@laughingskull3881]

thats the thing though. economicly and socialy he was in the best situation, id honestly tkae his life ove most american childrens life . its an example of how much money cna help a person. he has money to thank for his healthy and happy life

[@the_ratl0rd]

Thanks Batman, very cool

[@rinharter7758]

Thanks for the words bruce

[@thirdgen377]

"How nice of you to say" -- The Joker

[@TineDeVulder]

Seeing this Ted Talk after his death made me realize that he had given this inspiring speech a month before he passed away because of his disease Progeria. Sam stayed positive even with the realization every day could be his last. He was a true fighter, a strong person and I believe we can be as strong as him! Being so strong starts with his philosophy, so let's be happy together for Sam. Do you wanna join me?

[@weareasapeople]

He passed away?

[@jcfalsebutactual]

@@weareasapeople He passed away in 2014 of complications from progeria, just a year after this video released.

[@ildk3268]

​@@weareasapeople he passed away just a month after this video released...

[@OmaQurmara]

😢❤

[@cekoflipz]

We don't choose how we are born, but we choose what kind of people we become. What an amazing person!

[@brandonj189]

This kid is 17? Jesus. The level of maturity and wisdom he displays is unbelievable. What an inspiration.

[@yukimuratoru]

Brandon J or you only see it that way because you focus on his disability.

[@brandonj189]

Retro Gaming Firstly, yes. The way he overcomes his disability daily is absolutely inspiring. Unbelivably inspiring. As it should be. And if you can't see that, it's your problem. Because I look at someone with a disability and that disability is apparent to me does not make me a bad person. It makes me realistic. There is nothing noble about ignoring such an obvious handicap. There is something to be said however, for seeing a handicap and then being able to look past it and seeing that how an individual handles their handicap so well and so optimistically absolutely adds to the inspiration, not detracts from it. The fact that I can look at him as an entire individual, as a whole, disability and all, is not a fault. It's part of what makes him who he is. And though it's not the only part, not by a long shot, I would venture to say it's a pretty damn big part. Secondly, he would be inspiring even without the disability. The kid is 17 and speaks with the intelligence and eloquence of someone twice his age or older. His maturity and world view are admirable qualities. So get off your high horse and don't make insinuations about why I would consider him an inspiration, when the truth is you don't have the vaguest notion as to what I find inspiring about this young man. Take your nonsense elsewhere.

[@yukimuratoru]

Brandon J I was referencing your value to his maturity in relation to his disability, not to how he is inspiring. He is inspiring, and I was inspired by him because of his unbelievable strength and optimistic behavior. But he speaks exactly like many people around my age, 15-18, and I have seen many people younger than him speak that way and people are saying that he's mature when they aren't really looking at his maturity but the fact that he's on Ted talks and has a disability. It just annoyed me because people don't compare his maturity to a general population and instead say he's mature because of a disability. Just scroll down the comment section, many people are saying the exact same thing you originally said when it doesn't matter and it, again, annoyed me.

[@brandonj189]

Retro Gaming That's patently ridiculous. I wasn't tying his maturity to his disability. And nothing I wrote should've led you to that conclusion. If you speak eloquently, then I congratulate you. But if you believe most kids that age speak so verbosely and with such diction, then you're naive. I have younger brothers and younger cousins around the same age and very few of them speak so well. I know relatively few adults that speak English the way it's meant to be spoken.

[@yukimuratoru]

Brandon J Then I guess we just have different comparatives based on our own experiences with age-similar people.

[@harrydrake4173]

*"It's better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way."* RIP

[@ernestofelix6734]

word

[@MrMercurii]

Alan Watts

[@snail8720]

+Harry Drake He had both :p

[@Firetubo]

👊

[@funnylife7541]

right

[@oldcrow6990]

He was more well- adjusted than most of us, and so intelligent! RIP, Sam!

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

According to the video's description, it's already been just over 10 years since we lost him. It's remarkable that he never let his condition take him over, and he fought proudly. I think pretty much the same way he did, in that you should always give yourself something to look forward to, and just be brave. In his 17 years of life, he truly made an impact. A huge one, at that. Rest easy, Sam. ❤️

[@floki5605]

"Its not the years in your life, it's the life in your years" Heard this quote from the band parkway drive in case anyone was wondering

[@yannroulin8469]

beautiful man

[@shawnh3463]

When i see this, I think how could a god allow this?

[@shawnh3463]

@Lasse Givoni ahhhh 😳the disease.😳

[@shawnh3463]

@Lasse Givoni ok he had happy days too...ok Why would a god allow a child to have such a terrible disease for even 1 day, but a lifetime of 17yrs??

[@shawnh3463]

@Lasse Givoni i know. If there was a true kind loving god. It would never allow this disease. The reason this disease is real, is because god is not real. Its cruel nature that does this, just like other cruelty of nature.

[@blenderfoto]

Eventhough he seemed nervous, he had the courage to go on TEDx and perform in for hundreds of people live, and millions of people online. He is truly living his life to the fullest. Cool dude +1

[@maxs.5625]

Lived

[@carterrobinder3254]

+ULTRAMAXAMPAXAM good point

[@yourdad587]

+Wellstar He died one month later after this video was posted :C

[@blenderfoto]

+Dat Guy I know, its sad 😦

[@yourdad587]

Wellstar :'C

[@nguyenphuchien]

1. Be OK with what you ultimately can't do, because there is so much you CAN do. 2. Surround yourself with people you want to be around. 3. Keep moving forward. 4. Never miss a party if you can help it.

[@IngenerateIngenue]

A fantastic orator…for someone so young he has a natural ability to speak publicly whilst being engaging.

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

Rest in paradise, friend.

[@user-we4yj9hy9r]

Niall is he died !!!

[@TheConor43]

@Adiratna A xD

[@kinginthenorth01]

@Adiratna A ET go home

[@garysheldon1739]

Oh so that is what a alien from area 51 looks like

[@danialkhan3959]

@Adiratna A there's something wrong with you. Show some respect

[@zacharycremen7545]

Can we talk about how good of a public speaker he was, especially at only 17? I know many adults who not be able to go in front of a crowd and speak with this much confidence.

[@j311ycaa5]

Spot on. His message was so rich that I almost overlooked how well he delivered it.

[@magpineapple]

he has a nice voice.

[@user-cl6rx2ju6h]

@@magpineapple i actually found him so cute.. RIP

[@tkmtkm4527]

He may not had the appearance but he surely had talend of public speaking! There are handsome guys who cant even make a school like presentation...

[@cekken]

I think loving with anyone staring at u, ans being the center of every situation either makes u socially sick or socially skilled

[@wa13601]

Sam is one amazing person. And so must his family be... a child like this had to have "can do" parents who are themselves positive and emotionally healthy. Thank you to Sam's parents. Your son is an inspiration, even after his passing.

[@taiairam]

I am equally inspired by Sam and saddened by his passing just a month after this talk. I had no idea his disease was so aggressive that he wouldn't make it to college. He seemed and was so vital. What a spirit. We need millions more Sam's - not with Progeria but with his profound wisdom. Job well done by his parents, family and friends as well. None of us live in a vacuum and all of us should be so lucky as to have lived as full a life as Sam did despite it's seeming sort length.

[@terigower]

''being brave is not meant to be easy''

[@vevveyy]

***** He is so smart!

[@terigower]

vevveyy ' love his understanding

[@user-zn1ts5ey5o]

vevveyy

[@shineout2im1]

***** TRUUUUUU

[@joshuasivie2165]

***** I thought the same thing, great quote, great human being!

[@justinx.5154]

Don't be sad that he died but be happy that such an incredible person existed among us

[@aashthachaubey6302]

Is he dead????

[@kanchansrivastava1351]

Ya he is dead

[@testing119]

Ishita Palak Unfortunately

[@slashpastel4445]

@@kanchansrivastava1351 what?? Why??

[@kanchansrivastava1351]

@@slashpastel4445 bcoz he IS. His condition that's why

[@anyachandorkar7587]

Finding out that he died after watching the full video made my heart drop and made the impact of his words tenfold. I feel so much for these beautiful souls who deserve so much more than they got from this world yet gave back everything they had to give and we are still being gifted with such positive impact. Thank you Sam. You may not have lived to become an engineer or a doctor but you are operating a huge influence on people every single day.

[@nishantagrawal1684]

What most of us could not do in 80 years of our lifetime, Sam did it in less than 17.What a brilliant life he had ...God bless his soul.

[@thecomprehensionhub4612]

Do not be sad that he died, be glad that he was born, What a powerful philosophy that can change a negative perspective into a positive one

[@BeauJames59]

Amen. Be grateful for his shining light. It sure blessed me today.

[@africaisacontinent2149]

Sharp knife............ For a short life.......... Well i have had just enough time.......(rip)

[@vick3650]

I'm crying...

[@Music-jj2em]

Thank you for these words

[@basamprince8739]

@@Music-jj2em 0p

[@AzTechGFX]

Damn he's more mature than 90% of people in their mid 20s

[@showemwatchagot8791]

Srib try more mature than 90 percent of people in general.

[@thedude4044]

forced to be mature, whereas most can go through life unchecked.

[@FMFvideos]

He was born with 100, so it's not really fair to compare.

[@adamxeeses4805]

Maturity shouldn't control personality like it does in todays society

[@Atomat-og1cc]

FMFvideos 100 what?

[@praiyaratsuangtho7138]

Rest in peace Sam. Thank you for inspiring this. I really appreciate you.

[@valeristoyanov5843]

I can't comprehend how someone can be so strong. Life hit you hard, but you fought back. You are someone that learned how to handle life at such a young age. I can't believe the amount of strength, maturity, and mindest it takes to be like you. Sam you are a living example anything is possible, and you should know you have changed the world by being you. God bless you, and rest in peace.

[@Christ60]

Exactly. So amazing

[@hansgunnoo5159]

Freaking inspiration. Im his age and have been suffering from muscle wasting conditions and sometimes felt as if my life was over. Not anymore, ill strive forward

[@ironictea]

His body was too small to contain such a huge spirit. May he rest in peace.

[@Thegaoat]

Kot z Cheshire 😭😭😭

[@user-wh5gx9lt9d]

Or may not

[@rylandjames2768]

I can only think of that is was on accident

[@l6cky595]

it reminds me of freak the mighty

[@Mr.Lawton534]

Great things come in small packages.

[@TheFearmoths]

The less attachment to ego, the happier the person seems to be.

[@Norawarsame]

The Fearmoths so True

[@ChuckNorris-gw2wh]

The Fearmoths Humility my friend, humility. It is the only antidote to shame.

[@sudhagaihre8657]

The Fearmoths true

[@maqbolbaloch1690]

The Fearmoths مسرحيات

[@bianca12727]

buddhism in a nutshell

[@MB-nc9rq]

Sam has such a sweet soul. Since he passed a month after this video, I pray that he is now even happier and free. This is such an amazing video...

[@user-xs2lg5sz4o]

🤣

[@adjoabailey8154]

I was actually depressed and my phycologist told me to go and watch the story of Sam Berns here on KZbin and indeed I have now come to understand myself now and accepted who truly I am....kuddos to u Sam and may ur soul rest in peace 😢thanks for encouraging me today even though u are no more🤲☑️

[@Dava__]

The saddest realization for me was probably that he was definitely smart enough to know that he doesn’t have much time left, yet he went up on that stage and told millions of people about his dreams, which he knew he wouldn’t have enough time to achieve

[@creativitysubs9935]

Why did he want to study biology then?

[@Dava__]

@@creativitysubs9935 probably just a passsion. Didn’t have much time, so might as well do something he loves for as long as he can

[@Valvex_]

@@creativitysubs9935 You could be ran over by a car tomorrow, so why do anything long-term in life? These are the types of questions that bring us nowhere. Do for this life as if you live forever, but be grateful for it as if you die tomorrow.

[@MrLethalShots]

@@creativitysubs9935 He mentioned cell biology and genetics. It is possible he was inspired by his condition.

[@agamersjournal]

Yeah its so sad. He literally passed away almost a month after this video was posted :(

[@STLCODPS3123]

This guy has amazing speaking skills for a 17 year old

[@kittenonthekeys8369]

yeah hes so cal and all that

[@m.skhrel1733]

Because he’s actually about 200 by this point

[@Cem_a__]

@@m.skhrel1733 Still 17 years of time to collect that much experience and to develop such a beautiful mind. Sam is impressive

[@AshsPikachu101]

He passed away a month after this :/

[@jazzochannel]

Listen to 2pac at 17

[@Clozilla-py2gt]

Sam Berns was ahead of his time. He was too powerful for this world. when you are bombarded with the inevitability that your life could be over at any given moment your mind ages rapidly. but you also learn to love every living breathing moment. somehow, someway in this lifetime, we were able to experience the presence of Sam Berns. He is Loved. We will keep him in our hearts until our last breath. love yourself people. love every single day you get to exist.

[@deannelson1388]

Good comment, he was so wise for his age bless him. R.I.P. Sam, you will be missed by so many.

[@radiantgoddess1631]

Very touching. He was so brilliant, and wise. May his beautiful soul rest in peace ❤

[@kristoigor334]

Sam Berns was a brave, wise & amazing young man. 10 Jan 2014, He passed away but leaving a legacy. Rest in Peace Sam Berns. Please be respectful in your comments

[@katereaves8118]

You know some people get it.......and this wonderful young man did.

[@DancingBugBoi]

Kristo Igor R I P still loved

[@angel6635]

Kristo Igor how did he pass away?

[@BlueMan704]

Que garoto corajoso e amável. What a brave and kind boy. :)

[@omnibnnuy]

The best part is that, even though he passed away, he did it after he accomplished a dream of his.

[@aylinledezma2141]

He was a much better person than a lot of us.

[@efwgergerg]

+Aylin Ledezma define a good person.

[@catfan__]

True.

[@AlexTraitor]

La verdad es qe hay qe tener muchisima fortaleza para vivir así. Justo estoy en una de mis peores depresiones, tengo todo, y no lo agradezco :c

[@cherry_on_top_1238]

+Aylin Ledezma was? what do u mean by WAS?

[@lunarian1788]

+Aylin Ledezma i gree.

[@lawka2699]

9 years later and this young man has definitively had a greater effect on the world than any of his peers that outlived him. Just for trying to be a healthy, happy human being. The brightest of lights really do burn the shortest.

[@nicole4659]

Unfortunately he passed away about a yrs after he did that speach.

[@user-ez3oj2sx2q]

cannot believe it was 10 years ago he seem so fresh , the time dilates , truly was an awesome personality ....RIP

[@bharathsaranga4763]

He has got such a sweet voice

[@jayadityagupta1075]

had

[@itsnourrr6699]

​@@jametron6135 It is soo saad to know that he died :(

[@shaikjameerbasha1297]

Hi

[@kunwar1679]

@@itsnourrr6699 yes🙏

[@kunwar1679]

@@shaikjameerbasha1297 what?

[@MyEmmaLover]

I realized that how long you live doesn’t really matter. He lived his best life. I have to make the most of it too

[@srikanthsanthanam1628]

You are right

[@elijahosbourne4271]

Damn right

[@amundihlen397]

That got a little too deep

[@kysssssss]

bruh its megamind

[@sebotanxd]

chp Lol haha you’re so edgy 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@E3-ep9mh]

Sam's philosophies are inspring to everyone,not only to those who has a severe desease but also us healthy people who still have too much annoyance and dissatisfaction towards life.We should all be more optimistic like him. (Daniel, 17 y.o., China)

[@deathendings6313]

Honestly RIP. 17 yrs that seem to have touched more than most of us will. Rest In Peace you good soul... A model to us all.

[@checkmate5101]

This guy may have been weak physically, but he is stronger in spirit than anyone I’ve ever encountered.

[@kaniyan1953]

Samuel Busch な

[@connorgarcia3843]

I'm actually in tears rn what a strong and kind hearted soul,i feel sad i didn't get to meet this truly amazing and inspiration child. I hope hes soul is at peace😭💙.

[@jasonmantis]

@@kaniyan1953 huh

[@dmtderrick1124]

you haven't met many people then

[@Kimchi_Studios]

Its over 9000!!!

[@shmuelkavian5466]

For a 17 year old, he is one of the greatest public speakers I have ever heard. Very inspirational!

[@arevo8702]

He passed away sadly

[@user-hv9su1uy2u]

shmuel kavian he is funny potato

[@catchmebby2223]

then i guess you should see more... actually don't, it's a waste of time

[@mikaelat3272]

I don't see him as inspirational personally, but I see him as a wonderful guy with a dream that I think he ultimately realized - to life his life happy. And he did. To the end.

[@saoudilafamille7572]

نن

[@wellbodisalone]

His speech will always be remembered. RIP Sam

[@jackierogersjr6173]

This young man represents the best of what humanity has to offer. I'm overwhelmed by his innate goodness.

[@MrZobiwan]

18 years old and he lived much more and probably happier than the most of us

[@matthewkain1860]

What kind of life are you living that you now announce his lifestyle better then yours!?

[@siicko1k]

@@matthewkain1860 he means probably not a better life but the way he looked at life with a positive outlook letting him be happier than most

[@matthewkain1860]

phx_frosty yeah I’m just joking.

[@josh_jack]

Hippie8 Studios what kind of joke is that? Jokes are meant to be funny 😂

[@matthewkain1860]

Jozzy&Jax if you can’t see the humour in someone else saying that the person in the video lived a better life despite having a lot of disabilities (no disrespect to the actual person who is dead, or the commenter) then I don’t know what to tell you

[@RL-Visuals]

What an amazing young man. R.I.P Sam.

[@ashleekoury4422]

H-he passed?😓

[@tacoman4786]

+Larry MyLife yes

[@mvc1412]

+Ren Lok He's dead? : /

[@RL-Visuals]

yeah, very sad :(

[@mvc1412]

Ren Lok omgg how sad :( really admirable guy

[@meghakj30]

See how inspiring he is! Whenever i feel tired about my lyf...defenitely you are the one that defines my life endlessly... remembering you always...❤

[@vishnusuresh5753]

🙂

[@voice_of_a_little_lady]

I still come back to this vid from time to time. Thanks, Sam for having been part of this world.

[@itstypo419]

This kid had to deal with this disease and still was probably a better person than all of us.

[@evelynpfriem8499]

I agree. I wish people could be more like him. The world would be so much better if was like that.

[@theoutlaw2099]

No probably. He was a better person than all of us.

[@johnboona4048]

He looks like Golum

[@papaq3810]

John Boona, preach.

[@stewieroided3437]

No he was not

[@deepeshmoolchandani643]

1. Focus on what you can do 2. Surround yourself with people who you like 3. Be forward looking

[@Incognitofrito1]

@@arrowman3848 Of course we should watch our back. That's not the point. It's well known having to watch our backs is the kind of world we live in. But the 3 items listed are a great place to start. 👍 😉 💜

[@geniarif7578]

Thanks

[@drfiberglass]

Good advice... Something I hope to remember...

[@ignacioorostigue9823]

ok boomer

[@ArcaneCandy]

ko moober

[@scarecrow8978]

Sam is way more confident and charismatic than I could ever be, I look up to this man.

[@zvervb]

Тяжелое испытание, родиться в таком теле. Дух молодой, масса энергии и желания жить, а тело подводит... Этот мальчик в теле старичка умер почти 10 лет назад, в 2014 году. Светлая память и назидание нам всем. Любите жизнь!

[@user-hj1ms6jf9m]

пудин пиндос

[@user-xs2lg5sz4o]

тебе не пофиг?

[@zvervb]

@@user-xs2lg5sz4o ты меньше бухай. Больше думай. И тебе будет не пофиг

[@Ari6lle1nWonderl2nd]

Sam passed away not even a month after this was posted 😢. The fact that there are still new comments, likes, and views on this video daily, almost a decade after it was posted, shows just how meaningful and impactful he was to so many in his short time alive. What an amazing kid.

[@danamislin-langa4249]

So true!

[@RustyFNC]

u are right

[@jimash1672]

It really is inspiring and heart-warming

[@StalkrZgame]

Man u started crying when I heard this.

[@nithinlycanz]

Makes me sad 😔

[@triciaboulton5880]

This bro is happier than most people i know that are able bodied

[@triciaboulton5880]

***** oh shit did he die?!

[@triciaboulton5880]

***** thats really sad

[@rodrigofreitas2174]

That's sad, this video really helped me out, life is so unfair, he should have lived longer :(

[@larshulsegge9591]

Demons and Doodles he!?! Idono what it is he or she

[@thismanlillan]

Show some respect!! He passed away in 2014, for something HE had no control over. Shame on whoever jokes this legend.

[@user-hv3pe2tg6d]

Мое глубокое уважение этому парню! Благодарю! это очень ценно! всем счастья и любви!!!

[@yong_ones]

He believed he could change the world and I believed in him. Because his philosophy gave me strength now. I felt that I could make his dream come true if I lived happier, so I will live happier than anyone else and engrave the 12-minute speech in my heart. On Friday, February 10, 2023, I heard his voice, I knew him, and now I can't forget him. All I can say to him is thank you for your philosophy reaching me. rest in peace, Sam

[@blidfire]

He proved that this quote is right: "If life gives you 100 reasons to cry, Give it 1000 reasons to smile" Huge respect for him..🙏🙏👏👏

[@ttyareel9253]

Iam sorry to tell you bro he died 😢 5 years ago

[@maxamuudquule1036]

Hk

[@maxamuudquule1036]

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[@priyankkaindri]

This is one of trending comments now days I know you have published comments 4days ago

[@carissanami5824]

I cried when I read this comment

[@andersraggan6054]

this guy deserves endless respect

[@lostinvader2592]

Yeah, that's not worded right lol. He is respectable, and sure he has some good points, but understand them. Don't just give him respect because he is tslking on this show.

[@SuperRexmaster]

+andersraggan Shame respect is a lie I perfer an honor system, so ya.

[@spoonrattlingspingebill3378]

AAAAAALIEEEEEEN

[@JohnnyThe3rd]

+Greedy Jew LOL XD XD

[@pardwayne]

+Greedy Jew , Where did you come up with your screenname?

[@user-re1lu4nv9o]

What a brave young man he was. His philosophy can be applied for any handicapped as well as those who are feeling depressed or just want to live a happy life even being a normal human being. We all experience hi and low moments, we can be sick at any moment in our lives, no matter what we can live a happy life.

[@yknot.]

He lived a short influential life that will impact everyone whoever knew him or watched him or heard him speak. He achieved more than most of us do in double, or triple his lifetime

[@whatever]

RIP Sam

[@alfied7050]

whatever ?

[@magicallydelishous2674]

Alice Dickinson He passed away this january

[@MarekUtd]

MagicallyDelishous last January i read

[@magicallydelishous2674]

MarekUtd My bad, you're correct.

[@hjojo1]

whatever Interesting to see you here. O_O

[@ishtmeetsinghrissam3819]

What made me cry was the fact that he was holding on his tears for a long time. No one else can do that. I wish I could hug this superhero. I don't know where are you, but I am pretty sure, you've changed the life of ~19 million viewers.

[@littleskater5753]

trollmaster420. shut up i bet if you were like that you be crying

[@ishtmeetsinghrissam3819]

Hey buddy listen. You should thank god that you are normal, and not like Sam. You can't imagine being like him. I know you're trolling but sometimes it's better not to. Because, it's not even funny.

[@ilyakarakotov4065]

Ishtmeet Singh Rissam he didnt change the lives of 19 million people, probably no more than a couple thousand since most people watch it and forgrt about it in under a year... But it was still a grest video to watch

[@ishtmeetsinghrissam3819]

***** Thanks for your opinion. :)

[@littleskater5753]

bro something happen i. your life

[@faisalkhan-ko4qr]

My takeaways 1. Dont worry about the things you cant do but instead think about want to can do. - We often worry about the things which are not in our control. So there is no point to keep worrying about that. We need to focus on the things which is in our control. 2. Surround yourself with people enjoy - If you are surrounded by Toxic environment, need to get out immediately. Because your environment will define your personality and your ability for growth. For example,there are plants/fruits which will grow only in a particular environment like strawberries and Kiwi. If you want to grow strawberries in hot environment it will never grow, no matter how hard you try. So its really important to be in the right environment. 3. We need to keep moving forward. - We often think about past event which hurt us or was unpleasant. The duration of those unpleasant past events can be anywhere between 5mins to 10mins, but we keep repeating that 5min event in our head again and again. This causes the mind to be in negative state and we will have no control over the positive states like happiness, grateful, empathy. Its really important to be in positive states all the time to make good decisions and enjoy the present moment. Hence, to take our mind off the past events, we need to have something to look forward to and keep focusing on the goal which you want to achieve. This will help our mind to not focus on the past and help us to focus on our future goals.

[@deannelson1388]

Great assessment.

[@Theman094]

My applause for this man. He was happy even if he had this painful nonsense. Not everyone manages to be happy despite this :)

[@dr.bitchcraft5457]

The fact that he died a month after this really makes me mad. This boy was so good and positive. He was so innocent. I hope his soul is at peace.

[@pencils1951]

I feel a seepage in my faith at moments like this. They say the good die young, but he was afflicted right from the start. I do not question God, but the word why still rattles around within me. This young man had wisdom beyond his years, maybe that was his purpose. Like you, I pray he is at peace.

[@ToeMunchEnja]

I don't believe in wibbly ethereal/divine Magic souls but people like this and occasions like this make me wish there were souls/proof of souls. There's no proof either way. But times like these? A soul would be something comforting to believe in.

[@pencils1951]

@@ToeMunchEnja I believe I know how you feel. I too wrestle with certain possibilities and being a practical man coming to terms with my own experiences proved very difficult. I can't nor would I try to convince you because you have to have your own experience. Word alone is not enough, even if you did experience something you might think you're in need of medication. I am not talking psychics or spiritual meetings, I can only tell you of my parent's experiences. My father died in 1973 but six weeks before he told my mother his sister Amy came to him. she sat down on the bed just before father left the bedroom and told him it was time for him to prepare for his passing. She made two visits. After my father passed away it was mid-1984 whilst my mother was watching television when she saw my father sat opposite her. she thought she was losing her mind and left the room. She returned with a cup of tea but father was still there. This continued for the next eighteen months every two months or so, my mother passed away in 1986. My sister received visitations from our mother apparently to let her know she was alright, I never received any such visits. I cannot prove or disprove these claims, but when I was stationed in Germany I was on duty on my own when I had a number of experiences that were beyond explanation. However, I ventured to mention to fellow troop members what had happened and was told, "why do you think duty was taken in the guardroom". I have no explanation as to what happened, but suffice it say, it was not pleasant. This probably proves nothing to you as it's just my word, but I know what I saw and I would not try to convince you one way or the other. Justin.

[@siriolsen7805]

Anyone with symptoms of anxiety or mental health struggles or other issues should check out the Andrew Cutler protocol. Google «andy cutler rebecca rust lee» for a great article explaining the protocol, and search for the success stories, and «what not to do» as there are things that you might be taking that is hurting you, like cilantro and chlorella. Wish you all the best

[@Mohammed-ky1ql]

Yes . He' s an angel ,

[@meganpreston8515]

Learning that he passed away shortly after this talk was posted was like a punch in the chest. What a pure soul we all would have loved to have known. What an inspiration you are, Sam.

[@davidisrael9412]

yes Megan, and we all pass, yet...passing in purpose & peace is a key. as C.S Lewis declares in 'Mear Christianity'

[@BilalHussain-yd6ck]

He left us this wonderful message. It will live on for centuries in the internet database.

[@bayuandikusuma7902]

Why good people always go fast, im cryin rn

[@dawnmoore3584]

He changed the world, just like he wanted to

[@eezzyfreezzy8775]

i mean didnt megamind die in the movie so why wouldnt the white megamind do the same?

[@isabele4296]

Pessoa forte interiormente digna de muita admiração! Cabeça boa!

[@reticherdennis7067]

What a powerful man! A disease or ill fortune cannot touch him. I don't want to say unfortunate is wealth, but we should value everything we have now. Being a person who values time and health.

[@sandraoneill-brown6135]

I'm not crying, I've been taking notes. At 78, I can still learn from a 17-year-old who died 7 years ago! During this pandemic, we have all been focused on the things we can't do. I'm changing my story as of now.

[@tomwilson1947]

Hello Sandra , how are you doing, I hope you're doing good? Am Tom from Denver Colorado, Where are you from?

[@tomwilson1947]

Hello Sandra , how are you doing, I hope you're doing good? Am Tom from Denver Colorado, Where are you from?

[@beachcomber4141]

Ohh no!! I have never seen him before. What an amazing human being. So sad to hear he passed away.

[@j.d.5262]

Let me give you a hug, we all deserve it from time to time.

[@sandraoneill-brown6135]

@Janis Joplin Having lost two brothers-in-law to Covid-19, I know the danger is real. I have found it useful in life to be able to learn from others' mistakes; saves having to catch everything myself.

[@juanpgiron1000]

My respects,Sam it was great sitting next to you in chemistry miss you a lot

[@juanpgiron1000]

you're in a better place now see you in the other side when my time me is up :(

[@hellothere9407]

+Juan P Giron did you rly go in the same school together???

[@pessimistpojken]

+Juan P Giron Huh, did he die?

[@Nicholas.Tsagkos]

+pessimistpojken he has passed away to another spiritual level, his spirit is alive.

[@Fahad1897]

+Joen M not cool,

[@waterbearer4627]

Bright, articulate and gentle. He is a real hero, a hero of life.

[@tushitamukherjee]

Couldn't stop watching the video. Sending him love.. wherever he is. It's just so emotional to listen to him and learn he is not alive anymore.

[@hannahrosereviews5073]

This kid was awesome!!! RIP dude! We love you!

[@BoloMIESTER]

HE DIED?

[@CST1992]

Barely a month after this video was made.

[@walid1793]

that was like eazy e he died 6 days after his last interview :(

[@anonymus8658]

Hannah Rose

[@rimshakhalid5037]

Nathan Drake wait what he died nooooo

[@Gojirilla]

one of the most articulate and well spoken 17 year olds I've ever seen in my life. Rest in Peace Sam

[@llllllllllllllllllllllllll2712]

Being freaky is good right? He convinced you

[@creativitysubs9935]

He may be smart, but you clearly haven't met a lot of smart 17 year olds.

[@swettyspaghtti]

oh damn i havent even watched it yet.

[@lynlawrence9747]

❣️

[@alkasoli4002]

True

[@ishmael_03]

What an uplifting, articulate, wise, humble, kind human being. He definitely have God's grace when he is resurrected.

[@mr.awesomevibes6041]

legend has it, Bern did not die but was accorded the gift of rest for his courage, confidence and ability to overcome the obstacles in his life. A true champion

[@natasha20072008]

The amount of intelligence Sam possesed at the age of 17 is very inspiring. We need more people like Sam who possess the inteligence to change the world and who possess a heart of gold.

[@Repkickzreviews]

The amount of times you used "possess" makes me cringe

[@xwolfgamingx7649]

true

[@natasha20072008]

RepKickz Don't be so possessive over the word 'possess'. ;)

[@michaelweston409]

Natasha M. Lmao she has no chill

[@PlatonicThough]

+Michael Weston FUCKBOI ALERT

[@TakenShuken]

He wanted to live but couldn’t. I will remember him when I’m at my hard days in the future.

[@mescalito6280]

May the force come with you!

[@sumitgpatil]

He lived to the full...❤️

[@gurkotun]

Some people could live, but they don't want to.

[@oneeyeddog3045]

Shuken 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jason-mv9rl]

The sad part is the fact that there are many people who could live but don't want to.

[@richardlynch1094]

Just a young man facing a difficult future with all the dreams and love that he can muster. Rest in Power beautiful boy.

[@tetianalarchenko9865]

Принять себя таким каким ты есть и научиться жить так,чтобы и другие брали с тебя пример,это большое и доброе дело!!!❤Покойся с миром у Всевышнего,а мы возьмем твои слова за правило.Спасибо ,что был с нами!❤❤❤

[@user-hh9dq7ue3i]

Какие слова за правило?

[@user-hh9dq7ue3i]

За что спасибо, что он сделал, кто это, чем он помог?

[@BrettWoodPiano]

Man I'm an ungrateful sack sometimes. He was dealt some of the worst cards in life, but made one of the best lives out of it. I'm sure he comes from a great family. Rest in peace

[@Casedilla73]

Yeah, I’m ungrateful a lot too. I think we all need to improve and be happy and more like Sam.

[@moe9330]

He has beautiful green eyes. Rest in peace Sam.

[@YungL.i.X.]

Yup

[@moe9330]

Rafael Ferreira Unfortunately.

[@RatIceCream]

+Marie Parkin yeah but he is in a way better place now :)

[@workinpromo]

cameron posey Do you know what religion he put his trust in?

[@RatIceCream]

Dêstynatiõn Y I think it was christianity

[@championofunityantarctica8232]

I enjoy it when people with disabilities give inspirational speeches or presentations. It makes the point more ironclad than a non disabled person because it can show how strong you can be no matter what. As he says, keep moving forward. 😌

[@KikiCalligraphy]

We even after being physically fit blame for a lot many things, live in depression and mind with full of negative thoughts. And here he beautifully explained how one can live a happy life even after having this big disease. He instead of only struggling with his life problems, accepted his life and lived it with love. He explained how positive people arround us impact our life positively. How happiness can be found anywhere and how a happy life can be lived. Let's also for a minute thanks to god for giving us this beautiful life and healthy body.❤

[@planetmars6615]

Well put

[@HL43341]

That why i doubt god is truly good why would he put innconet childern to suffer there entire life.

[@somedude4615]

He started life on hard mode, and he still found happiness. Respect.

[@HaHa-gg9dl]

@Beeg Succ At least he lived happily.

[@gabriellim9729]

Beasley Book i think it’s it’s called a early access speedrun with limited features

[@vanessastmv9336]

@Beeg Succ that's why they talk in the past

[@nathancabiles796]

*Hardcore minecraft initiate*

[@zeldrz9837]

Beasley Book rip

[@miami2ny89]

My first reaction upon discovering that he passed away shortly after this was: "what a shame; he didn't get to change the world". Then I looked at the 38 million plus views of people searching for happiness and l laughed at myself...

[@SneakyBee]

E S that is very rude. Dont say that kinda stuff

[@cryptofinesse3666]

@E S karma exists, you are unknown

[@raulrobenz6458]

@E S u're #%$#$

[@eiforget]

E S: It must be painful to be you. I pity you.

[@mybrickstudio1246]

100th like

[@vikasgarg7781]

It makes me feel so inspired and enlightened I watch it every 2-3 months for last so many years❤

[@estudiaridiomas7752]

He really changed the world 😊

[@princecamelblu245]

''I try hard to not waste energy feeling badly for my self, Because when i do i get stuck in a paradox'' - Sam Berns

[@greennin]

I didn't see anyone mention this in the comments: he was a good drummer.

[@Mulfanart]

@Шоколадный Тюльпанчик wtf was that

[@Mulfanart]

@Шоколадный Тюльпанчик you are terrible person.

[@YMeDoyElLujazo]

@Шоколадный Тюльпанчик wait for the karma, do you have children?

[@charliecheering-ton9408]

Шоколадный Тюльпанчик this guy is funny

[@blaschschow]

@@YMeDoyElLujazo wow, dude that's rude... you shouldn't say that

[@sarthak_7]

It's 2024 but this video will continue to inspire till eternity.

[@brownsugar-wl7vn]

I’m so happy he was surrounded with supportive people. He is so sweet. Rest in paradise, sweet one.❤️

[@sarahdippity]

Is it possible to miss someone you've never met? Apparently, it is. What an amazing person Sam Berns was. And only 17.

[@prakharsinghkaushik]

Truly said❤️❤️

[@chrrajhassana7432]

@@prakharsinghkaushik 5YGFGU

[@gianlucacolonnagalati7314]

i felt this one what a pure heart

[@47circles15]

Im glad he left his mark on the earth before he left it

[@BK-uf6qr]

Maybe ironic, but he’s healthier than a lot of us...at least on the inside. Godspeed!

[@garfield5179]

Do you mean mentally?

[@BK-uf6qr]

Garfield yes, as far as mentally and his approach towards life. Somewhat analogous to a blind person who compensates in heightened senses of smell, taste and touch.

[@legc027]

He had to figure out that things in a shorter time, we are fortunate of having a little more time to do it, but we don't appreciate it until we see people like him

[@1yz1]

Was*

[@odlezynowyurynator3144]

HES A GODDAMN ALIEN 👽 HELLO? AREA 51? edit: HE WAS XDDDDDDD

[@user-qt7oo8nk1l]

この時の彼より２つくらい上で、字幕を見ながら必死に聞いたが、彼の気持ちは単純な単語で繋げられている分、痛切に伝わった。

[@deckerjohnson9739]

Thank you Sam, I just watched this video and wanted to find a way to reach out and tell him how much just hearing his message touched me. I was sad to read about his passing, but thankful he could record this so I could find it now. His message was so amazing and his outlook on life will forever change the way I go about my life. Thank you for your bravery and your wise words Sam, you’re always welcome at any of my parties ❤️