What if you have more than one passion? | Taylor Aller | TEDxChilliwack

[@kelsey5471]

In recent years, my brain has been shifting from "I want/need to do it all (interests, helping the world)," to "I don't have to do it all. There are other people in the world that can do these things, so I can put less on my plate." Your idea just might grow on me... "You can do anything you want, just not all at once, and not by yourself."

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

Definitely her version. 👍🏻

[@jerikandra]

Love this! I started spreading my hobbies into seasons of the year in 2022 and It's finally making me feel more organized instead of trying to do everything at once! =)

[@riyarkay2613]

I really love this approach : ) I know the struggles of having multiple passions and trying to pursue it all at once.

[@jennorr4184]

This message was incredible! I am 1000% a multipotentialite and I super appreciate you sharing your story and how we can move forward in being successful as multipotentialites! These words are absolute GOLD!

[@thegangstagentle]

I am crying right now, because I’m having an epiphany now. Being a kid with multiple prices in painting, physics and philosophy and playing football to cancer, losing my vision to acting, to psychology student, to research of psychology and how it functions in internet, VR, to producing theater, to a reality show for writing, to my poetic book, to working with children with mental health issues, to more research, to starting my NGO, to… aaaah! And they always looked upon me, even on my PHD graduation I had to go, because of course I do digital art, and my colleagues were like… Oh, just go, you are always up for the next thing!!! And yea, I am 29 and grasping what I am from your amazing talk! Thank you so much!!!

[@eusoumateusrocha]

I cannot believe how I ever survived without this knowledge in my head. This is EXACTLY UNDENIABLY ME like nothing else in this world is. Thank you Taylor for bringing this knowledge to life, you have not a single fraction of an idea how this helped me and will keep helping me in my life, but all I can say now is from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

[@Mollish]

I really, really needed to hear this. I was on the verge of a breakdown as I've been stressing about what kinds of graduate programs I want to apply to, because I've been afraid of placing myself in a box and cutting out opportunities to practice my other passions. This kind of video and advice gives me hope :)

[@estherreyes1293]

I chose a graduate program that encompasses a few of my passions because getting the degree is a personal goal of mine. That said I don't plan to let that get in the way of continuing to develop in my other areas of interest. Maybe you can do something similar :)

[@DukeOfEmbu]

Wow. I am not alone in the quest to balance between my array of passions. Thank you for sharing a new perspective. ❤️

[@Parkitloveit]

It’s incredibly interesting that KZbin showed me this video so early after it has been published. It’s exactly what I needed. I was struggling what I should give up because so many people told me I was doing too much. But now I see that I’m OK. I just have another definition of success. Thank you for this message.

[@allyshadennis]

Finally, something I can relate to my many interests & passions. "You can do anything, not all at once and not by yourself." Love this cuz it's true, and the strategies help me to know what I'd choose to be. Especially if we choose a hybrid. This is an eye-opener and I'm proud to say I am a multi-potentialite. Your story and talk just helps a lot!

[@dishatto]

I used to be one but the world doesn’t let that type survive so I eventually socialized into having just one passion. Had I heard this 25 years ago it would have been awesome. I hope that this talk can be modified and heard by children, teens and college students.

[@gafoorpk5506]

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[@shubhamdas3248]

I was going through same burnout,my whole life i have devoted to finance and study undergard and pg at finance but later on in life got interrested in business now learning coding and part badminton player this video was so helpful because society don't accept a person like us.

[@winsdomtank]

I am a multipotentialite. It is very hard being one. Thanks for sharing Taylor

[@cocofingerfamilysong]

nice

[@AETacts]

Thank you! I have so many interests and have worked in so many different areas... People tell me if I don't pick one and stick with it, then I'll never get anywhere. But I can't help loving and pursuing all sorts of different things. And the more I learn, the more it adds to future endeavors. So...

[@tarahuwez8797]

This is truly one of the best Ted Talks I needed to hear. I definitely resonate with this and am a multi-potentialite! I can’t believe it’s only now we recognise this. Society has only been defining success one strict way for many years, and I’m so glad this is brought to light.

[@BigFlusteredMess]

My teacher put this on this morning and I’m glad he did because the part where she said “Take your enemies as challenges to become better” is what I needed. I’ve always been jealous of other shows like South Park and Hazbin Hotel for being so loved and successful. Now I know how to handle this stress. Thank you!! | x |

[@elmikadir7653]

Great talk... i know what i am now...a mutlipotentialite.. in medical world, you are pushed to specialise in the field you're in.. i was in surgery then plastic surgery, but i just dont want to sacrifice on my other passions.. then i became a general practitioner, which enable me to be who i am, and pursue my other passions.. just because the world wants specialists for everything, doesnt mean you need to be one..

[@daniellewiebe]

Yes! Definitely a Mulitipotentialite over here :) LOVE You, and love your story, Taylor! Thank you for giving us permission to be multi-potentialities! I love everything you share and the value to bring to all you come in contact with :)

[@ehrlich_]

Permission. 😆 simp.

[@Renee11123]

This couldn't have come at the best time for me. I'm a multipotentionalite and burned my self out numerous of times trying to be everything I wanted to be for all my life. To the point of being depressed and upset that I felt like a failure who can't pick one passion. Glad to know there's a different approach for those like me.🥰

[@shreyadarade946]

best sentences and words used in a speech till date. got a life after this. i hope after a year i comeback to this video and say hummingbirds redefined success

[@omegawrath9505]

In High School we were given a test to see what kind of career would work best based on personality, knowledge and skills, I scored fairly even across the board. The School Career Counselor told me I would be great at whatever I decided to do, I just had to pick something and stick with it. When I joined the service and took the ASVAB test years later I again scored the even across the board and was told the same thing. I am now 59 and still have not decided on that one thing, I am always looking to learn new things on multiple subjects. I have had a full and wonderful life working as a professional painter (residential/industrial/commercial), nurse, over-the-road truckdriver, salesman (office supplies/security systems/cars/insurance) woodworker and now I work with computers. I am the same way when it comes to hobbies and other things I like to do to relax. The term Multipotentialite sounds like someone trying to put me in another box, I prefer the freedom to stretch my wings in any direction I choose and change course whenever I want.

[@RightOne1]

Try chess-boxing now !😀😀

[@BiancaAguglia]

You are one of the wealthiest people in the world in life experiences, for sure. 😊 As far as the term _multipotentialite_ goes, I don't care for it either, but that's because it makes me think of unrealized potential. Something we're capable of but don't actually do. I prefer the term _polymathic_ : someone who learns about a wide range of things. I do believe such terms are helpful if they are used correctly, for example if they are used to describe a certain part of our personality instead of a label for who we are. Similar to how we say, "I have brown hair", we can say, "I have a polymathic mindset when it comes to my life experiences". 😊

[@dishatto]

This is me too. Even on personality traits - even across the board on all of them! 51 introversion/49 extroversion for just one example. Same with leadership style tests.

[@shunbin8751]

This is talk was truly amazing. I was always told by my friends to stick to one passion and go all out for it. This shifted my perspective and outlook in life. In my case, I’m currently a Computer Science undergraduate but I also love baking and painting. I’ll definitely throw away the box and fill up my night time to pursue these passions and (fingers crossed) make a business out of it :) Thank u for this Taylor!

[@MalkiaMmoja]

Thank you very much for your message. This is exactly what I need right now. I thought that something was wrong with me, but after this speech it became much easier for me, because now I know that I am a multipotentialist.

[@erin.v.z]

This is such a good perspective and language for this! In my 20s I found myself working full time as a special Ed teacher and began a PHD program to teach adults, but decided to shoot weddings in the summer and on weekends. But because of one of my/our other passions for adoption and foster care, in my 30s, i closed the business i had been building to commit to raising them. Moving from living as a multipotentialite to spending all my time doing one very hard job (raising five kids under age 5 and keeping house) was exhausting in itself, but not pursuing my other passions has fully drained me. I’m now in a season of having a little bit more time and returning to photography but this time as a KZbin to help inspire moms in their motherhood. Trying to blend passions has taken up so much mental space, but i love this visual for organizing that.

[@jamesrausse7255]

Fantastic video and one I empathize with. While watching, I started thinking about some of my friends and if they were multipotentialites. Someone I wouldn't consider one came to mind, but it did make me reframe another personality: someone who jackhammers hummingbirds. As morbid as it sounds, I think there are people who are jackhammers who go at something full force ("problem solvers", "closers"), but then get distracted by hummingbirds and try to jackhammer them, as if they are a problem to solve. They seem like they have many passions, but they are really just trying to get things out of their way, so they can focus on their primary passion. Again, thanks for this video!

[@furkanozcan77]

Quite relieved to hear I’m not alone in this “seasonal phoenix” thing. Thanks

[@AmanRajput-qd4yk]

Awestruck by what she just said, Really appreciate you brought this into light.

[@caradianne]

Thank you so much for this! completely me to the core. It can really confuse some people but I'm leaning in to my strengths and finding that the diversity of my background is an asset, not a detriment.

[@lacienciaesprimero465]

Thank you! I am at the "crying in pjs" part with anxiety over choosing one thing to do, because many people around me and that are close to me told me to... but they are jackhammers! and I am not, now I understand! thank you!

[@amandajmcdowell]

Taylor GETS ME! I needed this so bad… I keep feeling like I have to just “pick something” and it makes me so blue - now I have a whole Hummingbird Club to belong to!

[@mayeladrillono1313]

I'm a humming bird with a jackhammer I can work on different things that is necessary to what i focus on and sees its importance, I am a very passionate individual especially to those things tha interests me, and yes very true I solemnly agrees that We Can Be Who We Wanted To Be. Yes to be like us multipotentialite life could be difficult but we are very resilent and strong individuals. Thank You For Sharing Your Wonderful and Amazing Life Story and Experiences and it helps me with confirmations and an eye-opener and guidance to everyone in this kind of journey. I have watched this already a couple of times and just keeps a smile on my face and makes sense - Epiphany it is.

[@karlaespinoza8890]

What a realization! Omg! One of the best talks ever for me! Thank you so much!

[@Emanuel_RL]

Its actually insane how driven you can be to throw some of your passions away, just to fulfill the "depth" definition of success that is so often demanded or demonstrated by society. Depth is of course a good thing, but it can't be worth so much that you have to throw what you love so dearly outside the window, can it? I think thats unhealthy and unnatural and if I may say so, I already suffered from this in quite a big way myself and Im sure there are many people with the same issue here. When she was talking about the connections of the puzzle pieces, I got goosebumps because it was so relatable. However I still think it can be necessary to focus on one of your passions for a while, just because there is that pressure from society to "get good". But like she said, that doesnt mean you have to throw it all away except "one thing", maybe one could just come back later or mix in some different interests in between while you're in this phase?

[@funnyegg]

Thank you for this talk. I needed to hear this. I feel much better knowing that I’m not alone on having multiple passions, and interests. I look forward to collaborating with others and letting myself be open about my multiple passions. Time to throw away the old box or draw way outside of it.

[@Emanuel_RL]

100% with you. ❤️

[@ivlivs.c3666]

So that's what it's called! Yes, I am definitely a multipotentialite! Thank you for your inspiration, Taylor. Off I go to achieve success... my way 👍

[@CierraReynoso]

Thank you!!!! I have 4 different jobs because it’s fun and I only want to go to school to broaden my horizons even more, not to settle in a monotonous career. That is great for some people, I know, but that’s what’s amazing about Ted Talks is getting to learn about other individuals lives and experiences and perspectives.

[@TheFireaterfromhell]

I'm 42 years old and technically feel like a failure. I just can't seem to break a certain threshold that I'm just not seeing, I guess. I've spent over 20 years in the swimming pool business on and off making several other people very successful while getting left in the dust, was sponsored as a BMX rider, played in multiple bands that had to tour and released albums, worked in an office setting at an attorneys, created at that was sold in galleries, had my photography published and worked on films, etc, etc. Now I do custom leather work and blacksmithing full time. I've accomplished certain tasks that many people try at for a lifetime as a single passion. Yet, here I come along, have laser beam focus, and get there faster than most. Then in the end, I'm still broke and never quite got the success. I dunno... my fear of being the type of person who can only do one thing has always upset me because I could never live with myself knowing I let all these other things in really good at just get passed on by. The fear of lost potential opportunity I guess. But it's also been my greatest curse. I feel like I've become a true Renaissance man who no one will ever heard of. Do I just blame the ADD? Maybe because I never had a support system and advice on life? Been on my own since I was about 17 with pretty much no parental guidance. Couldn't go to college and pretty much wasn't taught anything about finances by my parents. Meh...

[@divineigbinoba4506]

Wow

[@angelachan7990]

Thank you! I have found a word to describe me, a multipotentialite! I also have a lot of things I want to learn and do and now I know I can, just not all at once and not all by myself ;)

[@ehrlich_]

"Simp" is better.

[@jayantochoudhury5631]

A refreshing perspective to the negative stereotype of "Jack/Jill of all trades, master of none" . It also affirms that you don't need to reach polymath level to pursue multiple interests. Interesting thoughts communicated well. Thank you

[@WaterDay936]

Did you know that 'Jack of all trades' was originally meant as a compliment? The full quote is actually 'a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one'

[@jayantochoudhury5631]

@@WaterDay936 👍Thank you!

[@Aahi131]

Almost sobbed at the end punchline.

[@smritikushwaha6597]

Thankyou so much for this, I have been struggling with the same problem this does not solve all of my problem but help me to see things from different prospective

[@priyakataria7349]

Thanks a million !! this video answered many of my important questions about my personality.

[@silviat8759]

I need to hear this message once a day... at least❣️

[@bukurie6861]

Thank you for beautiful talk to us!🤩

[@gracehealinghomoeopathy]

Gr8 you are sharing your experience on social media platform. And yes, my daughter, an ambidextrous, is one such aspiring 'multipotentialite' and have certainly backed her to become one!

[@elgeebee5250]

Very comforting

[@vigyapanshala]

I like Autodidact and Polymath. Thank You Very Much For This😊. I am also Hummingbird 😄.

[@DailydoseEth]

Thanks a lot .... I needed this

[@lesapeterson134]

So awesome. I so glad that I came across your talk. I absolutely loved it. I don’t feel so alone.💕✨

[@nimashaamali2102]

I'm a microbiology student and also a digital artist. I guess I want to be a Spiderman so I can do science in daytime and art at night!

[@helenakuzmicz3936]

I needed it. Thank You❤

[@smallfootprint2961]

Yeh. I was always told to focus, or I'd never get anywhere. Maybe... but you make sense to me.

[@gelazsebastian]

aww.. now I know why I don't really fit in. I know I have too many skills, and talents to offer. I'm not able to stick to one passion. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing topic! ❤️

[@thesocialprogresspodcast4952]

Such a great share. Thank you for teaching us multipotentialites

[@cherylshort5005]

Totally me lol I'm a vegan recipe creator and I've been an astrologer since 1978. Having ADHD has actually worked for me as I love sales and marketing and a cosmetologist who specialized in hair color lol.

[@Kobe29261]

You must have had wonderful supportive parents. Most -especially poor kids are whittled down to a single thing by age 15!

[@emmacapell96]

All good advice. See also the Barbara Sher TED talk Isolation is the Dream Killer and even better is her book called Refuse to Choose. She calls us Scanners.

[@thomasj7506]

Jack of all trades, master or none was a lie. I'd use the term, polymath. Isaac Newton, Tesla, Sagan, etc were all polymaths. That's my goal. Becoming learned in as many domains as possible. It took me years of confusion, false focuses and professions, and pain to figure out I'm not a master of one person. I've been a teacher, physician, party promoter, researcher, collegiate swimmer, coach and now working as and mastering project management/ day trading and consulting. My next goals are to learn cloud architecture, working on cars and carpentry, learn some new languages and becoming really good at math. God willing, I'll be able to make it happen like I did in the past. The key is to ensure that you have a high value skill in the background that pays the bills, but still gives you time to pursue other interests. Second tip is to take advantage of coaches and mentors. I cannot stress this enough. You need help if you pursue this path. The advantage of being a hummingbird is that our different experience gives us a very lateral view of things. As she said, the intersections are where the magic happens. God bless

[@cruzrodriguezgloriaguadalu747]

Thanks for this incredible message; for me it’s so meaningful to hear this, cause I didn’t knew that it was the name of liking many kind of different activities; actually I’m a medical student and I’m just desperate since I entered to medschool cause it’s so hard as everyone knows, we have lack of time even for rest and sometimes even for eat and sleep; so; I always liked to be moved into different groups about dancing, learning languages; it’s my world; and during the quarantine many things changed in my life; cause I’ve discovered trough this years some new abilities (cooking, skating, swimming, yoga,etc) I want now to learn some artistic skate and French language and they were a couple of days that I just have no energy to open my eyes; even for the medical school. And once the days just pass in front of me; I even thought that I’m not going to make my dreams come true and get frustrated; so I was trying to look up for this videos of Ted and mindfulness; and I’m glad that I find the best video for me; and I know now that I’m Multipotential

[@mayarachel9179]

Thanks so much …. U amazing 🤩

[@durjyodhanpradhan1355]

I love binge watching KZbin too.

[@nHans]

Fact check: Einstein worked in a patent office, not the post office. 🤓 True, he was a genius, but not a "multipotentialite." I think you're confusing him with Leonardo da Vinci. Einstein's only passion was physics. He worked as a patent clerk only to earn a living while pursuing a doctorate in physics and doing physics research. Kinda like how struggling actors work in restaurants and do other odd jobs while awaiting their big break. Doesn't make them "multipotentialites" either.

[@60pluscrazy]

I can relate myself to this type 🙏

[@birgirkarl]

INTPs united!

[@nondassteele9329]

A great message of clarity

[@silviat8759]

Brilliant!! I needed to hear this 🤩🤩🤩

[@anubhav.music28]

So nice to see this video

[@rosamorabito3303]

I have many interests and I always ask to me which is the right one that will change my life. Today I understand that there isn't a right one.

[@Hasani751]

Thank you for this, wow now everything seems to be okay now that I know that I am the hummingbird.

[@PauloSousa-wf6mg]

Awesome video, very helpful. Thank you so much 👏

[@vigyapanshala]

I love you ma'am. Thanks again. Now I can say I am not confused I am Hummingbird.

[@laksirirajapakse3805]

thanks. you saved me.

[@Dream-bebe]

Very nice Ted Talk

[@etdailytea]

I guess this has always felt like a problem, I clicked too fast 😅. Can't wait to have answers

[@rickgauden]

If you are in a 1st world country you do have window for this way of thinking. If somebody can prove me wrong, please

[@dishatto]

Maybe now but not 30 years ago.

[@rickgauden]

@@dishatto Internet power had gave us more power and opportunities than never, but at least 80% of the world population still struggle to have the basics like food, housing, health service, transportation and some education level. That's why I say that what the lecturer encourages is a privilege of a few.

[@butterflies7023]

Brilliant

[@MrTewhare]

Thank you

[@vontasshel]

just killed me, thanks for that, really!!!

[@WhySujan]

Let passionate about your Passion.

[@sundaram58]

Thank you😀

[@RightOne1]

2-4 passions are more than enough for anyone. Anything more is asking for headaches, identity crisis and financial ruin.

[@StigDesign]

Really Great Speech :D

[@kimthanh8231]

yeah so its basiclly about dont do things at once and dont do things alone 👌

[@raycamplin7021]

Thank you :)

[@robertopenaguerrero.6449]

Thank you too.

[@levidaudi1810]

Eye opening, i just need to focus. Having interests in djing, mechanics & IT but still couldn't thrive in any.

[@darronb248]

Great video . Adds perspective to my jumbled life . Although id like that 6 figures though ....

[@CPatwal]

Old popular phrase in United Kingdom - "Jack of all trade, Master in none". But I don't care 🙂 what others think of me.

[@thebibosez7949]

If you have more than one passion, grab one in each hand to see which comes first. Wearing PJs can slow this process. Once the balling is complete, wash up.

[@juligudehus5283]

Thank you honey

[@noah7477]

What an inspirational nerd

[@bey-naam5868]

Huh! just Thank you

[@aditirawat4796]

Me in my PJ's and literally numb🥺

[@internetgenius1424]

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[@ZvilgantisKailis]

Meh... I have more than one passion but all time and energy goes to the job in the cubicle because I need to feed the family.

[@underratedspectator2211]

I like football. My resume could belong to a 4 billion different people.

[@aaryaa.m]

I'm hummingbird with jackhammer😁😊😅😂

[@SpoilerJunkie]

I thought I was crazy for being interested in many skill set Turns out I'm actually a multipotentialite😄

[@reniadiwijaya8211]

I'm glad I don't have to surrender any of my passion. Working freelance is the most suitable for me coz I can have multisource income, too. 🤭

[@shanonkiyoshi4784]

Nice video, but Einstein worked as a Patent Clerk, not @ the Post Office 😉 PS: I am also a Hummingbird with a Jackhammer 😎👍

[@shashankrshukla]

What if I have no passion 😭

[@rickgauden]

You do have a passion, but not always it can be monetized, legal or socially acceptable. That's why so hard to assume a passion

[@dishatto]

@@rickgauden great comment. So accurate.

[@almamunhira6970]

Then you have lot of time to watch KZbin videos.🥴

[@Lotschi]

@@rickgauden Than you can create one!