What's your plan? | CJ Hendry | TEDxBrisbane

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Everybody's got a plan until they get punched in the face. What kind of fighter are you?
After seven years, two incomplete degrees and a student loan debt she describes as from here to Africa, CJ Hendry decided to chase her dream. Armed with only paper and pen, she creates magnificent, photorealistic black-and-white images in large format, creating a sensation in the art world and around the globe.
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[@NeluMbingu]

I love her character and personality. She's fun to listen to. The talk was inspiring too, by the way :)

[@williamromano7692]

Excellent presentation! You surely have what it takes.

[@MouhammedAM]

This adorable simplity 😍😍 The thing is .. You should not let your brain rule and make the plan all the time. Your heart will lead you, one way or another to the porpuse of your existence.

[@zes3813]

wrg

[@robbiebaxter2832]

CJ You are amazing!! I have been following you for a short while now. I LOVE your work and today I have just bought 2 of your pieces thru Bill.....I am Sooooo excited...Thank you!!!

[@johnsnow-jn3cm]

Thank you for this inspirational talk. Thank you CJ for sharing life's lessons.

[@India123.]

I’ve always wanted to be on a Ted talk but was nervous as to how I’d present but she inspired me to pursue it and not worry about how to say things. Just go with the flow. Be casual :). Moreover, I also realized it’s ok to pursue something that’s not related to your degree. I have three degrees and not really using any of it and interested in something completely different.

[@robertosimonovic7112]

Why is the crowd so unresponsive tf shes so charming

[@MarietteImmaculate]

Thank you! One of my favourite talks so far.

[@nick5518]

what a brilliant person

[@nileshkokane9726]

how simple and how beautiful. i am really impressed by your authenticity, straightforwardness.the truth in what happened really connected with the speaker . God bless .and yes what a remarkable artist.......WAY TO GO....

[@nikkirihner7872]

Her work literally blows my mind🤯😍... my idol

[@LaurieCawthorn]

so grateful for your presentation, I have been a member of planzilla club due to the occupation, and can make other choices, JUST LIKE YOU!

[@rajballabhh]

You are an inspiration CJ 💖

[@christianancheta4093]

Now that was an idea worth sharing.

[@marialuizaluchesimaciel9671]

amazing =] thanks for this

[@GTFITNESSSTUDIO]

Very interesting....BTW I like the art too. Who would have thought Mike Tyson's quote would have been so enlightening!

[@hatembentaarabt9002]

Roll with the punches and to adapt to your circumstances is a big skill

[@bradleyokhage7343]

brilliant message. Life will punch you - and I ask - is there any point in making plans?

[@HananMass]

Inspiring :)

[@timdowling9049]

What a champ!

[@joemc1719]

My idol 👌

[@MrDozip]

Adorable

[@dummies3120]

I found my talent, the CL Hendry coloring book!

[@bookgirl1976]

What a blessed life she's had.

[@maaniawi-kaitaia9165]

Agree - the life of the privileged...

[@bookgirl1976]

Maania Wi-Kaitaia In a nice way :)

[@zhujunese]

Be well

[@christianwilson5287]

awesome to see this! I love your work! And so cool to hear your story! I never knew you basically just came up! Based on your work I had the mind set that you've been around in the art world for years and years and years! And its so cool to really hear stuff from another artists perspective! I totally get what you mean about the first sale thing! I was so stoked my first sale as well. Haven't dropped out of college yet really because I don't make enough with my design work but so glad to see another artist makin it just doing what you love! I hope to get there one day by just continuing to roll with the punches! I love your work and have been following you for awhile on instagram! Congrats on getting to be on TedxBrisbane as well(: Instagram:christianw95

[@positivevibesonly7763]

She did not use that circle Lol she said you're not putting me in a circle Like What's That? Lol she over used that circle.

[@alsodiri]

What is your Instagram ?

[@PriscillaIndrayadi]

@cj_hendry

[@williambjrke3363]

Why does my friends not getting this idea in school? How can I convince my friends to be less planzilla to get good grades, and win grades naturally through skill instead?

[@MohamedAli-nv9bl]

did she said little f%%%kers and Sh#T in 1:46 and 2:17 ? is it ok to use these words in TEDx ?

[@nickhartland5907]

Mohamed Ali quite clearly said 'suckers' l

[@sassychang007]

yes, she said sh%$t at 2:17. You can swear, but it's very very limited.

[@BjornFriborg]

Two types of boxers? One is tight and anxious and the other visualizes themselves getting hit? Sure that might have sounded good in your head, but it is complete nonsense.

[@Heya01]

3 minutes in i lost interest altogether. Next.

[@lyndee21]

Heya01 patience is definitely a virtue :) If you took the time, you would've known that this TED talk was definitely inspiring. A favorite-worthy ... IMO

[@zes3813]

wrr

[@cindyhalpern3187]

Too much swearing! It isn't respectful!