What’s on your f*ck it list? | Scott Jones | TEDxVancouver

After a near death experience, Scott Jones realized life doesn’t need a long list of wishful events but rather more simplicity. Never do things you don’t want to do, ever. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.
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TV host, popculture writer, entertainment critic and digitalmedia thought leader since the early 90’s, Scott Jones never could escape his ultimate destiny, to be a distinguished voice for geeks and gamers around the world. As the co-host of EP Daily, Scott has a long history of talking about everything cool in the world of video games and digital media.
Scott was busy living a healthy, active, and (mostly) normal life when a one-in-a-million medical nightmare changed his world. A difficult and unusual stroke forced him to reconsider who he was and what his entire life should be about. After a long and arduous road to recovery, he emerged a changed person with a unique perspective and attitude about his identity. His story offers a candid view on how to get more out of life while doing less.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@rosariosoria9228]

Hi Scott! What an amazing talk. I was raised in Sout America, but since my childhood the way people did things did not make sense to me so I had decided to do what I felt like with common sense. Perhaps I learned it from my mother. She was an amazing woman who would not comply with society´s limitations. She learn how to read and write at the age of 30 yet she made enough money to live well off. I lived in America and Australia for few years, visited several countries as well. Now I am back home, I teach languages, but most of all I tell my pupils never to believe what I say unless they do research on that as well not to believe society´s fads. I thank you for reinforce the way I think!!!!

[@scottjones2673]

Lovely to hear from you! Thank you for your kind words.

[@gmgq]

Scott C. Jones you are my Hero!!

[@horridohobbies]

1. Don't do anything you don't *feel* like doing. End list. Isn't that EVERYBODY'S F*ck It list?

[@willsommervil6141]

Love this video! I been done with Facebook for a year now. I don't missed it at all.

[@scottjones2673]

You and me both, my friend.

[@goodkill1]

I don't wear underwear and haven't since I was 16. it's a waste of $ and I don't get swamp ass or fromunda cheese anymore. fuck it.

[@carris3ringcircus390]

goodkill1 LOL!!!

[@theaudreypuente]

Hahahahaha funniest Ted Talk I've ever seen! Awesome job Scott! I live my life with same philosophy. Only do things in passionate about.

[@scottjones2673]

Thanks, Audrey - - so flattered that you watched the talk! Big fan of yours.

[@Wickedmamma]

Sharing this!! I've already started compiling my f*%k-it list in my head....

[@coldstuff9784]

I remember hearing about his medical problem and seeing him return in Reviews on the Run. I haven't kept up with it since then, I always thought he died, glad to see that he's actually doing pretty well nowadays. He's alive and happy at least. He's still looking *fine* too

[@scottjones2673]

Nope, not dead! I feel like my life is like a NEW GAME PLUS now. Extra, added time.

[@timeforgamesYT]

@@scottjones2673 I just had one of Victor's videos show up in my feed. One thing led to another and I found this surprising video. I remember fondly those RotR episodes that seem like a lifetime ago. I just wanted to say thanks for all the fun times. Take care.

[@nightterror007]

I've given up on yearly themed calendars. Half the time I just find the picture that looks the coolest to me and I leave it for the entire year

[@Travel_DNA]

A year ago I got overwhelmed with work..started saying "Fuckit I don't care". Since then my sales have boosted huge. I now know I was trying too hard and people picked up on it. Now when I have a meeting my attitude is screw it...I don't freaking care...and you know what? My sales have gone up 500% and climbing. So my take at (58yrs old) is..you know what you've got in life, stop trying to sell it and relax. People gravitate towards confidence : )

[@jovanna200]

i just love this and laughed and clapped ...thank you for you!

[@jimmysuszynski3010]

Such a great video, I often forget the 2 life or death experiences I've had in my past. Thinking of them definitely grounds me and reminds me that none of this shit is that serious, life is life. "F**k It!" by John Parking, excellent read btw.

[@1000teresa4ever]

this video came along just at the right time,.... I'm right now writing my f##k-it list.

[@nachobeerhunter8713]

Great presentation Mr. Jones. Given me some things to think about.

[@Gabrielgrassmayr]

Tbh I love this idea! Thanks

[@Boeing_hitsquad]

always wondered what happened.. just one day there was no more scott

[@KathleenJean53]

Loved this message, needed it so bad. Thanks!

[@feudalking]

Loved it!

[@SunandSnowGardening]

OMG, he's so funny! Very warm, charming guy.

[@101ineke]

loved it

[@yellowblob3573]

i don't like Facebook either, so BUH-BYE

[@tone4514]

this is on my fuckit list.

[@nathan_wong]

What did the audience member say at 10:10?

[@nareshghale1430]

Snapchat

[@colinmcmahon5829]

Out more UPPY, "round the back"? Argos. All ...tthhee........wwwaaayyyyyyy.... Down Back there. Wilson, gonna hit none? Chase the Trail. Trust me, in that order.

[@stratogustav]

Ignore KZbin, and online communities, I dare you. Also isn't this guy the Scarecrow on The Dark Knight?

[@existence2706]

What if the world was completely anti social, dumbed down, & if you look at your technology screens it will give you information or hypothesized you like crystal ball 🔮

[@liangQ1]

Don't be narrow

[@CarsonURL123]

Who else lives in Vancouver?

[@chrsfavel5506]

hahahaha!!

[@Account-pr6vk]

How old is he?

[@scottjones2673]

How old do you think I am?

[@sebastianelytron8450]

@@scottjones2673 Damn dude, either add an "official" to your name or get verified. I thought this was a troll account.

[@skillytip]

The crowd is dryyyy af

[@exwhyz33]

'whom' I love.

[@thedukelives24]

Why use that title?

[@Exevium]

Why not? I mean, f*ck it.

[@thedukelives24]

I would have assumed a TED speaker would have more class.

[@Exevium]

Well, for one, it sometimes seems about anyone can become a TED speaker these days. That being said, I don't look for class in these vids, I look for education. If someone uses expletives to either explain themselves better, or to better reach their audience, I say: do what needs to be done.

[@josefrancis7126]

yes there are good English adjectives other than four letter words. If you don"t want to do something don't do it. Has the speaker heard of "the other directed personality" . Read the "Lonely crowd " by David Reisman. jose francis v a, Cochin, India

[@josefrancis7126]

i agree with you. He has to read Erich Fromm on freedom. I wonder if he has read anything serious in life. Jose Francis V A, Cochin, India

[@JulyFourth1776]

I hate to be 'that guy', but I don't think TED talk is a place to cuss.

[@vinching926]

BUCKET LIST is literally more evil than a F*CK IT LIST, lay it down and move on man

[@chillinwiththechildresss7614]

I agree

[@edrenajones5960]

peter yuan You ever try to explain what F*** means? Esp. when 3 year-old learns that new word at daycare? I went into depth in my brains and then said: f* it! It’s a name worse than dummy. Then let go.

[@joshuaneal7552]

Define "cuss" though.

[@meposdiet]

how far TED has fallen.

[@blazerman61]

Montgomery Burns ...exactly....its like improv now