The Power of Starting Over | Megan Militello

The Power of Starting Over | Megan Militello | TEDxAnchorage

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2 жыл бұрын

The transition from the Army to civilian life can be difficult to navigate: it takes patience, self-discovery, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Megan Militello-a former air traffic controller turned organic granola CEO-shares what can happen when we have the courage to start over. Megan Militello is the founder and CEO of Elevated Oats, a gourmet granola company in Anchorage, Alaska. She became devoted to spreading the message that living a better life is possible-and consuming food that lifts you up is a gateway to get there. She lives an elevated, healthy, and adventurous life in Alaska with her two dogs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@LaidbackAF 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story. After 13 years of drug abuse and addiction, I want to change and will do everything in my power to overcome intrusive thoughts and habitual habits. God bless everyone who has walked through darkness.

@alexandrosteck8015 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this TED!! 1. Be accountable!! 2. There's always an option!!

@michaelkaylor6770 2 ай бұрын

Such a great story of reflection, growth, and drive!

@cranklesnacks Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wonder about this ME culture (myself included). I have a neighbor who just had a stroke in his 50s, and his wife dumped him. Maybe she’s living her best life now too. But, neighbor’s life is now a solitary daily struggle.

@doc_ofalltrades2444 Жыл бұрын

Yes I tuned out when she said she left her husband. Not my kinda person and not the vibe I seek in a TedTalk

@lorenl9262 10 ай бұрын

Kudos to You for standing up and making sense of what life means to you and not other people. :)-

@wyldkardenterprisesllc5456 Жыл бұрын

This is an awesome and inspiring story.

@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service 🙏 for us

@tyrannosaurusburke 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the first account I've heard about someone moving from Hawaii to Alaska, and thriving in the latter state.

@thinkforyourself101 2 жыл бұрын

Wow | Amazing and thank you

@plainjaneofalltrades3853 Жыл бұрын

Hello. The title is “the power of,” but this is actually her life story. I have 3 minutes left, so I’m gonna wait for the life lesson that helps “everyone.”

@accordingtobrittt Жыл бұрын

Starting over is so hard!

@iloveyellow7214 2 жыл бұрын

😘 hugs TedTalk thank you I really needed this🥰

@wootwootwoot32 4 ай бұрын

I like her message of starting over. I don’t care if she has or doesn’t have tattoos on her arm or how she looks. I don’t care what any of the other comments say. If you don’t like the experience you don’t need to listen 👂 😅😅😂

@businessgoose6057 8 ай бұрын

Ok so .... a person who's family had enough start-up capital to just 'start a business " is supposed to be a lesson to EVERYONE ELSE struggling with no money to our name? Waste of time.

@plainjaneofalltrades3853 Жыл бұрын

So I wasted my lunch break on “HER” story as opposed to a lesson that teaches and helps with starting over. I’m disappointed, but I’m happy she’s happier and healthier.

@sirjoeplay Жыл бұрын

8 minutes later... I feel exactly the same

@Bethune_Groundstaff 8 ай бұрын

What did you eat?

@binkskyler02 7 ай бұрын

That’s why I always watched in x2 speed

@Ithabeleng_Kopo 6 ай бұрын

It was worth it, or maybe I can relate

@PajeroJanice 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for saving me the trouble

@renny404 3 ай бұрын

Can’t get any real speakers to show up anymore to ted conferences can you

@mightyobserver12 4 ай бұрын

U had a great life.

@rafaelbrancewicz4614 2 ай бұрын

On one hand, good for the strength and not turning back. On the other hand, this « ALL ABOUT ME AND MYSELF » times are killing humans as social beings. Already today, a higher percentage of women and men are depressed. They’ve been married a couple of times, have kids with different partners, but are lonely. She says she tried. But, do we have, today, the tools to succeed in trying ? Or is the selfish behaviour already deeply ingrained in us and we just can no longer commit and accept compromises ?

@akaboo69 10 ай бұрын

I want to leave TX. I'm bored out here

@KyVisuals 4 ай бұрын

The whole world is boring tbh

@6Sisu9 Жыл бұрын

Don't know myself. But I'll get married....then divorced. Again, I don't know myself But I'll remarrie... then just leave.

@eliudnjai Жыл бұрын

😂 I was about to say the second guy got used and then got left behind when he needed her 😢

@mightyobserver12 4 ай бұрын

Why people didnt leave

@plainjaneofalltrades3853 Жыл бұрын

Her ONLY encouraging words were at the very end. You don’t know what you don’t know until you try. Smh… I will not rate this video. Have a great day.

@muddydog6605 4 ай бұрын

Oh I'm done with this, I'm a woman looking for videos on starting over, not how to use and step on people. I'm getting away from a narcissist, certainly not going to watch another one giving out tips. Best of luck everyone out there x

@mightyobserver12 4 ай бұрын

Left her sick husBAND

@AWayOfLiving84 Ай бұрын

👣🌏🕵🏻‍♂️☯️📜

@TravieSpots 5 ай бұрын

This was a terrible story. She bounced from man to man, based on her current wants. She's been able to live in Hawaii, get her master's degree and admits that she relied on these men financially. This video was not helpful unless it's to manipulate men to get you your optimal life.

@wootwootwoot32 4 ай бұрын

Maybe you got hurt yourself and are projecting? I don’t see where she said she financially took advantage of men?

@innawewe 8 ай бұрын

I didn't find this useful

@SB-nk8ge 27 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 are you a robot…

@hugginssemwayo6920 3 ай бұрын

How much did she got on divorces. Just imaging getting half of everything from 2 man

@user-oj7tx1ti3t 3 ай бұрын

So you left your husband when he got sick instead of trying to help him. I dont think you have learnt anything from life. All you do is run around from one thing to the next.