Neil Pasricha: The 3 A's of awesome

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13 жыл бұрын

www.ted.com Neil Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk from TEDxToronto, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome.
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@nerdpiggy 7 жыл бұрын

I remember getting the Book of Awesome as a gift when I was in middle school, maybe even elementary school. I have it to this day and I've read and reread it to the point that its corners are worn and torn on every other page. It was always my go-to whenever I was feeling down, but recently it's been collecting dust on my shelf for a year or two. I think it's time that I open it up again and remind myself why I love Neil Pasricha so much. I'm so proud of him for having the opportunity to do a Ted talk. The experience must be pretty awesome.

@maxvo1227 4 жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of going to university with Neil. So proud of all that he has achieved... he is truly Awesome!

@NoMansLandProduction 9 жыл бұрын

I've been fortunate enough to realize most of what Neil said in this talk on my own, but the last point he made always gets to me, to the point of bringing me to tears. We are impermanent, and soon everything and everyone we know and love will be gone.

@ajaysharma3672 5 жыл бұрын

So inspiring. One of favorite ted talk video. How many people have watch this video again and again ?

@missrebeccakirstein 2 жыл бұрын

I read his books over and over again!

@jeffjacksonboxing 11 жыл бұрын

The most insightful part in this talk is at 16.49 - "You will never be as young as you are right now." Utterly insightful and timeless sentence. Truly inspirational!

@Psypomp 13 жыл бұрын

I was on the verge of tears several times during this short talk. Great guy.

@alwaysamy4 7 жыл бұрын

This is by far my favorite Ted Talk. It is so simple yet so profound. Awesome! I want to read/hear everything he has to say. Halfway through I had to go outside and look at the grass and vines and listen to the trees blowing in the beeeze. 👏🏼❤️

@radhika2826 6 жыл бұрын

This talk was recommended to me by my mom who saw Neil Pasricha live. It comes at a time where I have created a lot of darkness around myself despite there being so much to be thankful for. Thank you for opening my eyes to the 3A's

@ryaneden1187 7 жыл бұрын

People who hit the thumbs down on this video must be the people who need this message the most. #PositivityWins

@briansmobile1 13 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT! And I will add that 12:27 Gratitude doesn't start with "A" or it would be the fourth A of awesome.

@amiraboussaada4126 11 жыл бұрын

So touching and so true, the takeaway is that awesomeness is every where just embrase it. If your inside heart is not tickling, happy and satisfied about here and now then, you'll never be. And when bad things happen, just take your courage in both hands and "face the future with new sober eyes"

@EllyKlein 5 жыл бұрын

This TED Talk is almost 10 years old and still one of the greatest TED Talks of all time. It’s warm, funny, honest and inspiring. Neil, you are a true delight. I would have been beaming with pride if I were your parents, and I thought it was so beautiful the way you took the time to honour them. Whenever someone asks for TED Talk recommendations, yours is always first on my list. ❤️

@joshuaberge956 3 жыл бұрын

This is Awesome! I remember my daughter's middle school teacher-Mr. Hanks- always had his kids create their own Book of Awesome based on Neil's.

@sandk75 13 жыл бұрын

Found this video, it seems, when I needed to hear Neil's message and was willing to take it in. What an awesome way to view life and to live it, eff this feeling of sadness and self imposed gloom...its Friday and the new awesome journey starts today.

@xcrusaderofhope5903 3 жыл бұрын

Man I love this video so much. It's crazy to me how throughout this whole video that guy didn't shed one tear 🥺. You cold tell that he was trying to hold it back 😣😔

@sarachacko9279 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful talk. It helped me through a very dark night. All of it rings so true.

@Crazee108 13 жыл бұрын

Wow... when he mentioned the three A's... I was amazed. I don't want to toot my own horn, but I'm 22 and I like to see the world through a child's eyes, choose my attitude and be authentic in what i do... =) feels great! I'm grateful that he's able to share this wonderful perspective on life. thankyou ted.

@mimozapreka8987 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your life story. It is very Beautiful to listen to you and realize that the life goes on no matter what. You are such a great man, I admire you. Very inspired talk.

@claudiabandini2309 Жыл бұрын

I wish I could like it a hundred thousand times!!!! ❤❤❤❤

@Alex_ADEdge 13 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Neil Pasricha, one of the best TED talks Ive watched in a while.

@claudees 13 жыл бұрын

One of the nicest videos i've ever seen. Thanks for sharing those choicest thoughts. If each and every person thought in this direction then this world would be a nice place to dwell. Thanks once again.

@antoniazhang8768 10 жыл бұрын

My favorite TED so far, Awesome!!

@ffuimaonofaagu 10 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, one of my favorite TED talks by far!

@jigentopiwala948 2 ай бұрын

Wisdom shared in the simplest possible form! ❤️✨

@JayJayAbels 13 жыл бұрын

One of the BEST talks I've seen from TED. Beyond inspirational. I've seen a few people in the comments below exclaim that this was "boring". Maybe you're too young to have experienced any real adversity yet. Or maybe you simply lack the attention span to listen for a lengthy period of time. Either way - you've missed out on a real gem of a speech and one day when life catches up with you... you'll be searching for the very things that made this video and talk... possible.

@muhhammadmonir1790 6 жыл бұрын

i don't know why i have tears in my eyes at this moment : )

@rex1371 10 жыл бұрын

A truly awesome ted talk.

@Angeltears2431 13 жыл бұрын

This lead me to making a list of all the little things that make me happy...it's a rewarding experience

@georjaclay 13 жыл бұрын

Neil...you've done an Awesome thing by bringing this out of your dark clouds. Thank you.

@TKStoddart 13 жыл бұрын

A great talk. The last minute or two make up for all the autobiography at the start. Thanks for posting.

@gspahr 13 жыл бұрын

The wait was long, but it was worth it, what an inspiring speech!

@NoRefundsXD 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful TedTalk. One of my absolute favourites. Thank you, Neil, for being awesome.

@stevenc2514 3 жыл бұрын

You commented 7 years ago

@maxding4645 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenc2514 you commented 9 months ago

@stevenc2514 2 жыл бұрын

@@maxding4645 yo

@dallan7736 2 жыл бұрын

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!

@JustJobeMY 13 жыл бұрын

It touches me when people are appreciative of things in life like this, instead of always mistakingly giving credit to some god or another.

@briansmobile1 13 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT!

@thealuminumfoiled 13 жыл бұрын

just finished his book. it was amazing :)

@purplewildflower 11 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite TedTalks episode.

@Vimat15 13 жыл бұрын

Such a Great Speech

@mooxim 13 жыл бұрын

yet another ted goes into my faves

@BasemTaha 11 жыл бұрын

all you have is 100 years, it is a great quote!

@jiopjiop 13 жыл бұрын

finally an interesting TEDtalk!!

@kinsmed 13 жыл бұрын

It feels like Neil is holding off an immense sadness, but has found a tangible lifeline that is in desperate need by many.

@missinglew 13 жыл бұрын

Powerful message

@jimmaculate5 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the Rosie Grier part was a joke! Brought tears.

@warwicklambert33 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@YottaFlop 13 жыл бұрын

It's because of videos like this that i subscribed @TEDtalksDirector channel, there is so much you can learn watching them, this guy is just another great example of that. And about the lows of life, theres this phrase i once saw somewere but unfortunatly i cant remember were or who wrote it but it just glued to my mind wich is: Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. And to @jiopjiop and anyone else who wants to see another great video from TEDtalksDirector check the main video in my channel

@borderlinebuddhist 13 жыл бұрын

he has inspired me to start a blog!

@sileb13 13 жыл бұрын

Wow... Just, wow.

@SaniyaCanada 13 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, Neil! Absolutely brilliant & just after the disastrous fed election, exactly what I needed!

@postcard9889 3 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough, but... THANK YOU!

@ssips720 13 жыл бұрын

best talk ever

@ElDeclan 13 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the best TEDtalks ever.

@andrewlibby6511 2 жыл бұрын

@NeuroNotes 13 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video. " Attitude, Awareness, Authenticity" Anyone who can handle 'bottom of the sea' pressures of life will 'get' this video. Nothing cliche about it...!

@veganchaatparty 4 жыл бұрын

Super Awesome!! Super thanks!! Really Amazing!! Thank you!!!

@chirleywilchenski5738 2 жыл бұрын

Amei... nosso prazo de validade é muito curto, são poucos os que chegam aos 100 anos, temos que viver melhor, precisamos aprender a viver.

@spacedtime6597 13 жыл бұрын

That guy is Awesome!

@luluoshiro6314 9 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

@olgapawlik474 8 жыл бұрын

right, im buying this book

@feefriz 13 жыл бұрын

This was very inspirational...but easier said than done. I don't mean to sound pessimistic but when you're faced with difficulties for a prolonged period of time, you can force a smile and force yourself to be aware and force your focus on positivity but sooner or later, you're going to fall right back where you started. Admit it, you know it's the truth.

@wearebladers 13 жыл бұрын

That was freaking awesome

@peratorres5969 3 жыл бұрын

Excelentes reflexiones

@aoutsky 4 жыл бұрын

Linebacker dude needlepointing is wholesome af.

@jaymontgomery-ART 13 жыл бұрын

Inspiring!!

@ssips720 13 жыл бұрын

@RectulThreat i just like his genuineness it was a simple story.. but it was a good delivery

@MindDetox 13 жыл бұрын

this is amazing!!! wowwwwww

@MsMaina 5 жыл бұрын

Your dad sounds awesome... Great talk...

@Monse13lol 11 жыл бұрын

My intermediate algebra teacher shows us a ted talk once a week

@acajudi100 5 жыл бұрын

I love sharing my 77 years of wisdom for free, because I was raised to work for an income and do not beg, but help non beggars.

@rackslap 13 жыл бұрын

I cried.

@Convergencey 13 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@continuingevolution 13 жыл бұрын

@MaladaptiveCatalyst well put...very well put

@PeaceHopeLove2012 12 жыл бұрын

Truly Awesome..... :)

@TranPhuong-qt4cw 7 жыл бұрын

rất ý nghĩa...thanks

@dylanlawless1 13 жыл бұрын

Well done

@Lygre 13 жыл бұрын

Great talk =) Very inspiring.

@stevenc2514 3 жыл бұрын

You commented this 9 years ago

@triforcelink 13 жыл бұрын

@a2dli Its ALL about the attitude. There isn't a single problem until you convince yourself that it's a problem. If you think life sucks, then it does, because that's how you choose to view it.

@hanumantrawat8023 7 жыл бұрын

enjoy every tiny moment, keep the part of your child alive! pathway to 3 As.

@happydavelove7 11 жыл бұрын

Grandiose

@IFrameRodger 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@feefriz 13 жыл бұрын

@MonsuerLePlague Agreed. Good opinion. However, there are people who don't cling to the pain on purpose. It just happens. They try whatever they can to change their situation but the darkness pulls them back no matter what they do. It's to the point where the pressure from others to pick himself up causes John to become even more hopeless. I think happiness can truly happens when you know there is someone who loves you for life. People would be happier if they just learned to love and not hate.

@chashathaway 13 жыл бұрын

I don't think he's talking about "forcing" smiles. I think he's talking about looking for opportunities to smile, and then taking them. Negative things won't just blow away, it's true, but neither will positive things. We are constantly surrounded by horrible things, and we're constantly surrounded by beautiful, life-changing things. It's hard, no doubt, to ignore the negative things when they scream at you, but the beautiful things are still there, ready to give you joy, if you'll let them.

@iviewthetube 13 жыл бұрын

@Crazee108 Hey Crazee, don't be crazy! Did you notice how part of Niel's talk was similar to Carl Sagan's video Pale Blue Dot? I think it is an excellent message worth repeating. This was a great talk.

@dangvu2022 6 жыл бұрын

awesome

@Seannyskillz 13 жыл бұрын

so basically just be positive, regardless of all the bs in life.

@theokoustas 13 жыл бұрын

@chashathaway I agree with what your concept is however what hes also pointing out is attitude.. If your faced with a problem or negative things, then your attitude has to be positive over it, where you solve this problem or face the fact that that horrible "thing" is true and get on with your life. When you say we also have positive things, attitude plays a role there to. He is basically trying to say to us to appreciate more. Appreciate the simple things in life with a passion.

@OptimusPrimal1337 13 жыл бұрын

@kinsmed I wouldn't call it sadness. I think he still has grief from his past, and he's still in the process of "moving on". He seemed to have the most difficulty and be the least eloquent ("really, really", "really, really") when he was talking about his personal struggles.

@dvdragon 13 жыл бұрын

It's like RAIINNNN on your wedding day its some good advice when you've already paid!

@poetsgarden1 7 ай бұрын

Yes the simple things, the moments...I like to call them "ecstatic moments" looking for the extra ordinary from the mundane...

@R4ndomWords 13 жыл бұрын

I love how all of these new tedtalks are awestruck by the wonders of global trade and capitalism, though they never call it out that way.

@iviewthetube 13 жыл бұрын

@Crazee108 No worries sweetheart. How did you like the Pale Blue Dot?

@wickedinsight 13 жыл бұрын

Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished. -Og Mandino

@TomBardacky 13 жыл бұрын

needle point for men. Thank you rosey grier

@t3tsuyaguy1 13 жыл бұрын

@JustJobeMY Some might call it "wondering all the way". :)

@t3tsuyaguy1 13 жыл бұрын

@chashathaway Nicely put.

@Crazee108 13 жыл бұрын

@johnnysamoa1 Mmmm I don't think being "Aware" - is something ppl are, well...aware of sometimes. To see the world for the first time, is to appreciate things to it's fullest degree. Even if it IS common sense, the way he delivered the message made all the difference. =)

@eragonlover1 13 жыл бұрын

@SexyRaww I don't think he's talking about becoming successful via positive thinking. He's just talking about being happier where you are, so that even if you don't become as successful as you'd like, you have a happier life anyway.

@123Casso123 9 жыл бұрын

cool guy

@t3tsuyaguy1 13 жыл бұрын

@idiallin He didn't set out to sell books. He just posted a blog. I think people find in him an excuse to look on the bright side of things. That's what's selling his book.

@MonsuerLePlague 13 жыл бұрын

@SexyRaww That may be your truth, but I live a similar mantra to Neil's. If you live your life, clinging to all the hurt and all the pain, you will extinguish yourself in it.

@LudicrousTachyon 13 жыл бұрын

@kiddhitta While these things may not be possible at the moment, how can you be sure that these things won't ever be possible in the future. My original post, through the use of the word 'until', implies that we currently do not have these things. Then again I may have falsely extended, "but we are all going to die eventually," to mean that it won't ever be possible. Although, the question still remains, how do you know that it won't be possible before we die?