The Fear of Starting | Mark Soderwall | TEDxRedding

[@Z5Z5Z5]

I'm a perfectionist and terrified of starting things then I feel worse when 6 months or a year or 2 years pass and I did nothing

[@raiden5452]

ZZZ you missed the message

[@awakenedk6715]

Agreed.

[@anisaa4664]

same here and my anxiety attack really got worse and i dont know what to do :'( i think my dreams will just stay as a dreams...

[@dutchdaleyy]

Same!! Everytime it scares me so much I back down and let all my Dreams go. But now I really Made an investment and I have to start. Scary!!

[@Aayush28jun]

@@dutchdaleyy you go girl! Good it's works out for you :)

[@ralpatrice]

I always come back to this talk whenever I want to start on something new but am afraid of what “the outside world” will think about it. This video keeps reminding me that I don’t have to meet the world’s expectations or even my own expectations. My idea just has to be out there, as something real and finished and that’s enough :)

[@NeridaTorres-fj5fo]

I love this comment ❤

[@adamalpha7881]

you have to start now with you have and what you know .... great speech

[@ahobbit1273]

Trying not to read too much into the fact that I just saved this video to “watch later”

[@alaynaskylar5494]

When I watched you, Mark, I noticed the passion you gave through your hand gestures and just your projected bravery of sharing your passion and your cause. You’re magic. I know I am. Remember...you are magic 🪄

[@Jasonstaniforth]

What an awesome video - the fear of getting stuck in and starting is what holds a lot of people back - the same as procrastination. It's great to see that people are speaking out and helping others with this. i struggled in school with anxiety, and it was only recently that i spoke out about it by writing a book called THE ANXIOUS ENTREPRENEUR - I'm going to share more information about my book, anxiety, and starting a business on my channel.

[@davidt2433]

Thank you Mark, what an inspiring talk. I've always got "what do i know?" and the Imposter voice in my head.

[@holeefuk413]

Me too it does my head in 😫

[@floral7444]

7:10 is my favourite, everyday I am scared of starting just needed reassurance

[@xochitlvieyra650]

I’ve been feeling like this for over a year now about my career choice because it’s so hard to find a decent job after graduating. I’m starting to feel stuck at the same job I’ve had for the last 6 years, I’m afraid no one will hire me because I don’t have much experience. It’s definitely taken a toll on my confidence and haven’t felt genuinely happy for a while now.

[@NakiwuIrene]

It's been a year since this comment, I hope u got the courage to move from that job, if not ur now 7 years into that same job

[@AIADBUDDY]

Great advice. Loved the whole talk. Loved Annie story. Thanks for sharing

[@sauravrao234]

I am currently still learning unreal engine with a deep desire for making a video game of my own....this video is a godsend

[@awakenedk6715]

This video gave me some new perspective. Much Love!

[@canyildiz5966]

This is everything i do to the T. It's horrible. Even when I am enjoying my work, i am consumed by this overwhelming fear.

[@bz3105]

I had never heard of "imposter syndrome" before, but I'm glad I learned about it because it's very informative re: the topic of being fearful of starting something new.

[@jonathankeen8836]

Same but this was a very refreshing and encouraging talk! Follow your passion bro you got this!

[@falconsii1031]

Afraid of starting my second business rn, and this just happened to be in my town. Must be a sign

[@Fitzcarraldo7]

I really hate that void or zone wherein you really, truly and zealously want to do something: create, innovate and bring forth something you want from deep within. The desire to create and spurn dreams into reality. But, that unsettling feeling of not knowing how to, the troubles and cumbersome impediments of procrastination and not knowing how to start and make stuff come true, it's dejecting. That void wherein, you stop yourself from doing what you want to and being inbetween, not doing anything else unless you start with that one. Being caught in a hurricane, an impass of stagnation and negating both what you want to do and your entertainment out of guilt. Feel me?

[@rainbowjellybeans5815]

Came here to try to get out of a depression slump... Not video games

[@AltamashKhan1605]

How are you doing now.. I hope you're great?

[@Mr1shF]

The consept itself probably isnt ment for video games only but more of everything in general. Just cause he uses a specific example doesn’t mean that the hidden idea doesn’t expand for a wider topic.

[@vaibhav6031]

You're terminated !!! You revealed Terminator's Imposter Syndrome to the world !!! Kidding aside, It's amazing knowing that I'm not the only one with this !!!

[@Elod1999]

Vaibhav Kumar Sure you aren't :)

[@sb18wlc]

Have watched this multiple times on different occasions and yet can never internalize the idea being presented.

[@kas.sie149]

i interpreted this as besides video game creation and it is really giving me a lot, great speech!

[@albertsehnaoui]

7:00 so inspiring

[@CinderellaRaptured]

Major interview and ‘being the newbie at the job’ anxiety.

[@yyd_]

I didn’t start my presentation for my finals and my final exam is tomorrow idk why I’m too scared to start doing it why am I like this I hate myself I’m gonna achieve nothing even tho deep inside I have the right mindset I’m so lazy

[@ravisalunke677]

Me too man

[@juliehwang]

LOL!

[@Hillo372]

Now! 🎉

[@林柏特-v1x]

This deserves more views.

[@NinuRenee]

I'm trying to write a paper for coursework and he says to be original and innovative, god damnit that's exactly why I'm watching this video because I don't have anything original to write about.

[@ranplan]

Thank you for this.

[@dominiquepenn9477]

Thanks for the video, I needed something and this was it. 👍🏾

[@matt-gq6de]

i am wondering why this only have few views , deserves way lot more than this..

[@essiahtaylor967]

U have to start now, with what you have and what you know.👀

[@anu2udu]

Yes this happens with me ..simple solution ...thanks

[@furrosama]

I am unique.

[@KANNAN_CERAMICS]

its really motivative

[@martinplaybook]

So good, needed to hear it

[@nateawilliams7309]

You have to start now, with what you have!!

[@prince_m_h_d2513]

I am always afraid of doing new things

[@Penguinfighter]

i want to be a freelance photographer for newspaper articles but im scared to call them and ask what i would need or how we can work together.

[@katrinaruthministries]

Great content on getting over your fears

[@pervezdaruwala1591]

Very Informative and encouraging. Thanks so much

[@alinaeemi9047]

It was awesome

[@fldsify]

simple and effective...thank you Mark!

[@nibeditamisra8999]

I want to ask a question. I have been thinking about writing a fiction for quite a long time. But I fear that my vocabulary isnt good enough.And I am not good enough in structuring great sentences. So should I just start right now with what I know or start reading books to make myself better?

[@vikasbharat9277]

Dont think about anything ..just start 👍

[@RubyOnyxx]

Hey Niva, building vocabulary and structuring your sentences is something you'll be working on for the rest of your life, so don't let that stop you from writing. A writer's vocabulary and sentence structure will always be critiqued by other writers, no matter how good they are. It would be good to write and read at the same time, as you will start to notice yourself developing which will lead to more confidence. If you want a good book to read try Flowers for Algernon 😊

[@nibeditamisra8999]

@@RubyOnyxx Thank you so much. You are absolutely right. I will have to eventually start at one point. It's better to start now than never. Thank you for your insight.

[@plantbasedunicorn7995]

@@nibeditamisra8999 I hope you have gotten started. That was great advice. You can do this 🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@juliehwang]

write it! and send to online editor

[@belindageorge03]

Just what I needed!

[@manojs2410]

Good one👍 I share the same experience as am trying to launch my dream education oriented biz, but struggling with fears... for last 3 years! All set but some or the other fear drags me

[@pervezdaruwala1591]

I so understand. Watch Tim Ferris talk on Ted Talks. I just did and am so impressed. Jaldi Karo..Do it Now :)

[@ryansadilek6872]

There should be WAY more views and likes on this video

[@raphaelmuller353]

I agree with the uniqueness... but stating cal newport: Just following your passion is dangerous. Create first something the world needs instead of just being unique... what do you think?

[@deweywsu]

SchwarzenHEGGer?

[@destroyerinazuma96]

Wow, I had no idea one of the things that's been going on in my head was impostor syndrome.

[@suburbaneverest9838]

I'm scared to start my homework, it's too many I'm getting overwhelmed

[@arrietty1619]

Same dude. Im having a lot of trouble just starting. I feel so overwhelmed

[@Shapeguydude]

Bud ya should have feared starting that Arnold impression

[@PeoplesGovernments]

Did you see that big bright light...

[@heff434]

Not gonna lie. I was kind of scared to even watch this video.

[@faisalalkhedhrawi7311]

i have ADHD and it ruin everything i start so i stopped starting anything

[@juliehwang]

its ok!

[@juliehwang]

it's a work in progress & maybe just save it in a drawer tehe

[@NameZei]

Everyone Else: What a great video! Me: What is a good video game tho?

[@fareehaxoxo8568]

Arnold Schwarzenegger might come to know the secret after this talk

[@spadhnik]

I don’t see the relevance of that story, what did I miss?

[@newblicious1]

👏👏👏👏

[@dpenney7144]

Is putting it into ink/paper really helpful?to yourself i mean

[@divya5967]

Good one 👍🙂

[@clarkkent3864]

That impression tho...

[@na3rial]

It's about growth, not ideals. Thanks

[@LymLevolveon]

World wants results not your potential

[@martymaker]

Lol. Arnold is not "shwarzen hagger". Funny pronounciation 😁

[@revery85inc61]

REVERY85'INC SEEK THE TRUTH SO TRUE! I HAVE FELT ALL THIS! I FINALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS HAPPENING! AMEN.

[@aarinkowal]

Pessimistically, apparently, the oh-so-"awe-inspiring" confirmation of your Sales Incentive payment has apparently been "processed."

[@olesiaoriginal2510]

Mr. speaker, follow your own advice and avoid trying to speak like Schwarzenegger. Other than that, good speech.

[@lverg]

Schwarzenegger has it so we all have it lol xD

[@PCWorld2ady]

Although I appreciate the anecdote in this video, it didn't provide almost no value when it comes to tackling fear. I know it already that if I do x I might get y but to say just start is really bad advice. I am not suggesting you need a miracle to put action because as a matter of fact we all start but we hit a plateau very quickly and there when doubts sets in and we find ourselves slowly putting the work off for hours to days and months.

[@joegonzales4749]

Arnold hegger

[@PeoplesGovernments]

What's that noise...

[@Osirusofficial]

💝

[@PeoplesGovernments]

🧏🏻‍♂️🌏☯️🪬♻️🌌

[@Donna__6024]

Seriously, more steps for quick and efficient refunds?

[@eggsbacon1538]

Arnold impersonation cringe

[@colonelradec5956]

i learned absolutely nothing from this. whats that billie madison line at the end 🤣 and calling arnolds agent a tool?? your a bit of a tool. this talk had 0 to do with the subject 😂

[@londomogic]

This whole talk was just an excuse to do his Arnold impersonation.

[@colonelradec5956]

is a game creator asking you and not hiring some gaming nerds 😂 i could list off 1000 things that makes a game great and how and why. and 1000 things that make games flop.

[@macabre2899]

Name 1 thing that makes a game great then. Prove it.

[@colonelradec5956]

@@macabre2899 prioritizing fun vs all else. good gameplay. and not being annoying. a game called ark was flopping hard for years and they fixed some bugs made all the rates go up and suddenly its doing better. when players had been saying to do that for years 😂 like companies litterally come up eith great game ideas then make it flop with a handful of bad decisions that any gamer could have told them before hand was a terrible decision 😂 then the game flops and they wonder why lol.

[@saeeduchiha5537]

00:48 is the wrong answer... The best game (thing) to do is the one you're building (doing) NOW.. Everything LATER is perfect..but it doesn't mean it will exist!

[@iphoneusdsd]

bad talk