“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ― Molière

I like the message here. Everyone is against you, so prove them all wrong...

I like what he says here : “ if you have a disability, dont focus on what you cant do , focus on what you CAN do.

Thank you for sharing your everyday disability i do things to overcome my disability by reading, walking, going out for a run, going to the gym, and looking for a job! but i still Struggle everyday but listening to your video gave me the strength to improve and get better.

The message is, your attitude shapes your life.

Enemies are obstacles in my view point, but little do they know that sll the mischief that they send my way does not only make me stronger but gives me enough experience to overcome future problems they cause me. You have the best advices by the way. MIND OVER MATTER!!!

Great message! All kids should watch at school also at home with their teachers, friends and all family members.

Pov: Your watching this for class

I hear it alot and its true you can't judge them because they only have one hand or no body part to do the things you love to do and this is the great way to explain it!

Steven, your journey of overcoming obstacles is incredibly inspiring. Your resilience in the face of challenges speaks volumes about your strength and determination. Your story is a beacon of hope for many, showing that despite obstacles, one can triumph with the right mindset. By sharing your experiences, you offer valuable lessons in perseverance, adaptability, and embracing individual strengths. Your journey resonates with so many facing challenges, and your openness creates a connection that empowers others. Thank you for being a source of inspiration and showing that obstacles can be conquered with courage and tenacity.

"Grow through what you go through." 👏

This is super inspiring. Thank you TED ED for having this person to share something to us.

Thank You TED-Ed. GOD BLESS YOU STEVEN CLAUNCH.

What if i did the opposite; "I'm a tall guy, so most people think I'm good at basketball. Well, prove them wrong, I suck!

Steven's message is important because it shows that resilience got him to accept and to persevere life even with his disability. It shows that obstacles are just there to slow you down, they don't have to be there to stop you. Jump over them. Steven is clearly a person of determination. Also yes, I know I'm late.

JUST DO IT! MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE! I felt that was needed.

I loved the message of this video! People should not get defeated by obstacles, instead they should look how to turn it beneficial for themselves. "Everyone has obstacles to overcome, some visibles, others less visibles" that's so accurate, we cannot compare our problems with others because it is different for everybody.

It is amazing how he turned his limitations into opportunities and now he can see the fruits of all his efforts over the years.

Yup nailed it prove all the haters wrong. Don't give in negative in your head move forward

I love his self confidence!

This video came out 7 years ago and my teacher making me watch it in 2020

Wonderful and positive message that fits EVERYONE!! We can all learn from this. Thank you!

Thanks,now i hv a new level of confidence and being a top scorer in tests,so this vid. Is very inspiring to me personally and help me to boost my inner confidence.THANK YOU

my obstacles are anxiety, depression, hip dysplasia and the hip replacement I need to get very soon. I'm so scared I won't go through with and cancel last minute it and will be in pain forever. I had to get wisdom teeth taken out and I cancelled it last minute because I just couldn't do it. I need to push forward as much as possible and keep going to therapy to work on getting my stuff taken cared of. One thing at a time and keep rolling with the punches.

This video has a positive message, we can face obstacles in our lives that can be related to money, health, professional life, family, etc. What matters is what we do and the actions that we take. We learn that we can't give up and have to try harder.

Navigating life's obstacles requires resilience, courage, and a positive mindset. This video provides valuable insights for overcoming challenges. 👊💪

Thanks. Your words gave me the strength I needed to keep going.

Thanks for sharing!

Facing obstacles is like a journey through rough terrain. Each challenge is a chance to learn, grow, and discover our inner strength. Don't see them as roadblocks; consider them stepping stones to a stronger, more resilient you.

The “overcoming obstacles” and “prove them wrong” messages are great, especially for people who are disabled or disadvantaged. But a key point that is missing is the one that says we should, as a society, be challenging systemic ableism and discrimination more widely. Without this key point, the message of this video can potentially reinforce ableism by only ever putting the onus, to achieve good things, on the individual with these challenges. And potentially saying that if they don’t achieve them, it’s their fault entirely. Yes, it’s up to individuals to do their best with the hand they’ve been dealt, but it is also up to everyone to recognise and dismantle some obstacles like ableism and unjust inequality.

Sometimes things seem very complicated to us and we put it aside because we don't achieve something we set out to do. However, Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other, has stood out. in basketball and every time he had a bad time in practice he did everything possible to improve since his condition did not affect him if it did not push him to achieve his goal. which is why it leaves us with a nice reflection

What an amazing attitude.. I dropped by without much expectation and leave with much inspiration.

You can call this man's speech a cliche, old or logic. But it's rare for others to tell people to overcome what they face. And if this message of truth and positiveness isn't handed down and shared to others, well, many will give up on what they love or what they're trying to prevent. If you still think it's a cliche, I have news for you buddy. It's a bloody good cliche at that!

Absolutely love your attitude as well as your rejection of pity.

you have to overcome the obstacle!

This is wonderful! What a great message. My 5th graders applauded at the end.

one of the best TED videos.

hey, you don't deserve death , okay! you deserve not just to live but live beautifully...just love who you are , see the good inside you .... accept who you are and you'll be confident ... i was afraid of people too ...i was afraid that they might be judging me , but then i realized i love the way i am...if people don't like who i am then its their problem , not mine .... if you can't love yourself then you can't expect anyone else to love you ! Be proud of who you are....

In my opinion, facing and overcoming challenges helps you develop emotional and mental resilience, it helps you learn to handle pressure, maintain a positive mindset and move forward even in difficult times, it will strengthen you to face future obstacles more easily, since problems , obstacles and difficulties form an essential part of our life Obstacles are normal, since life is full of them, and as many say, nothing is easy and everything requires work and effort. We all experience them daily at work, when dealing with other people, or at some point in our lives.

Helpful right now in my time of need with multiple physical injuries and constant pai.

I did saw that whatever comes to your life, it will experience challenging than ever.

I think this guy made me look at problems differently, for myself, the kids i teach in calss and for everyone i have, and will ever meet that tells me they can't do something: Prove them wrong! You can overcome! Sure, you might not be the best, but you can always can get better! If you fight!

Damn, this guy made me jealous of not having a disability. Now I wish to have one so that I can have this dude's level of confidence.

Spent the whole day looking for the perfect 'overcoming adversity' video to show my students. 11:25 pm, and I finally found it. Incredible story; perfect message; pithily told. Kudos to you, sir! I feel like applauding (both speaker and animator, for that matter). :)

Yes, I saw it that way, I was doing about obstacles that may feel challenging of ever time.

April 28th, 2024 This video is so beautiful, thank you.

Never give up sir, My own mental obstacles lead me to losing jobs a LOT but I will never give up on finding an occupation that will suit me where I can fit in and become a long term employee. All the best to you.

definitely using this in my classroom this year

Excellent production and inspiring message, thank you.

My obsticle is stress and family problems every now and then.

I do agree with you, to some extent, that you shouldn't get stuck doing the things you don't like and aren't good at to 'prove them wrong'. But the overall attitude of not letting your obstacles define is pretty good, I think.

What I took from this video, "Prove them wrong." I will get my degree.

there are people like that in my life, who keep bunting..I have left them (about..ten years or so) but im still handling the damages I am not a 'dis-ability' and I only interact with people who think the same all others have been firmly left in the dirt..dust...and left behind.

Great motivation. Just think, it's possible if you believe.

A short yet deep talk, really insipiring!

I am so proud of you. you know I have the some disability I live in America I am student. But I fell always sad and depressed I can find a good job I do not know how can I overcome my disability. Thank you

this needs to get more views

My teacher showed us this... it's really inspiring. New sub!!! :DD

Martin Bremer was saying that... that poverty is like a disability that society has. Both are obstacles, both stop you being able to do things. But as the guy in the video says, doesn't mean they can't be overcome... i think their is still hope - for the individual and well, all of us.

the obstacle is in me now, not from others anymore. thank you for ur advice, it makes me aware of it.

Pretty inspiring; I have stammering problem from 5years of my age and I used to grow up with bullying by surrounding people; I have done bachelor, 2 masters in overseas and now I am doing PhD. People found my disability, I showed them my ability.

POV:You have to watch this for class but now your in the comments

What an amazing talk!

Thank you.

Big Thanks 👍 Steven

I have watched this video for hundred times

I love the animation in this!

You are a good example for others. Inspirational video.

The best video to encourage yourself

Imagine watching this for school while reading the AutoBiography of Yusra Mardini and doiing a compare and contrast

It's great. It motivates me a lot

My first and main obstacle is myself...

You are very inspiring. I hope one day I am just you. The people that don't like you are lost.

Dude...That is one good motivation for me that i ever had...you're right about disability=ability thing..Well thank..i wish you to go for more and more in future...and make history... I'll try my best too...See soon Buddy..thank again...

I'm really worried only half a million people have seen this when everyone must know the importance of this

Thank you!

This is something I really can relate to amd a good example for me to learn from

I love the way u teach and set out the example thank

Such an amazing speech ❤ love it

Watching for class😊

Trust in yourself you can be whoever you want, do whatwever you like.

who is here because of SCHOOL JUST STARTED?

you have to watch out for people with disabilitys because you'll underestimate them hen you go easy on them then they beat you by alot and thats beacause they train harder than "normal" people

People are awesome!

He is beyond amazing

Great message, thanks for sharing

Here is a lesson by Steven Claunch. What a great lesson!

Pov: your watching this bc of zoom class

すごく良いお話だった！

His point is that physical disability is something you can not avoid , but poverty can be avoided and it's society's duty to provide the means to stop poverty, like quality education, healthcare, jobs, etc.. and even some of the richest countries in the world still have a lot to improve in all these areas.

I just signed myself up for one of the biggest conferences in my university as a host/co-ordinator. HAHA! Mind freck

Thanks for sharing! It reminded me about...me :-).

Great job young man. I'm proud of you

Never give up!

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Expecting anyone and everyone to overcome a disability, is in itself, a disability. This is not to take anything away from those who can overcome adversity. That should be recognized and celebrated. However, to expect everyone to overcome every adversity in their lives is to expect everyone to become great. History shows that just as many people are broken down by hardship as are able to overcome it. This fact does not lessen their humanity, just cause they couldn't be great.

Excellent video! 👍

I really like this viedo because it is good and helpful for me not to give up easily. Thanks for uploading.

I was born with one leg shorter then the other also and there is actually another method for fixing it that doesn't require months of agony from screws and wires. I just had a few minor surgeries and then physical therapy.

Thank you