This amazing guy just passed away. RIP buddy.

"The only disability is one's refusal to adapt." This. . .this one's staying with me for a while

That bittersweet feeling of discovering someone absolutely amazing, and moments later discovering they recently died. Rest in Peace Sean. Your legacy lives on. ❤️

As someone who's imprisoned in his own mind this guy brought a tear to my eye and I'm not ashamed of it. Rest in Peace big man

"You must only listen to that which empowers you!"

Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you... RIP Sean

Within the first minute of his talk, he said something so profound. "Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you." I love this so much. And he outlived ALL of his doctors! Love it.

My father and I were both born with the same birth defect as Sean. In so many ways he reminds me of my dad both in personality and it looks. Rest in peace Sean and please hug my dad in heaven for me.

"only disability is one's refusal to adapt!" ❤️

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. ~wisdom~

This talk gave me so much strength. I was diagnosed with an illness that doesn't have a cure yet very recently and it feels like God has sent me this video.

"The two most important days in a person's life are the day they were born...and the day they figure out why."-- Mark Twain

He died from complications of a concussion. His last words were, "This did not happen to me....but for me." Wow. Just wow.

"When we feel like we're not enough, we chase external validation"

I'm crying right now, this is the first Ted talks video that I am and I'll be repeating everyday of my life until it sinks in. Oh no, reading the comments and I realized that this lovely soul has passed on. I feel so emotional right now. May your amazing and loving and wise soul rest in perfect sir. I love you so much, you'll forever remain in my heart! Thank you for giving this Ted speech❤️🌹🙏🏾

I can't believe I'm only seeing this now😭❤ I have been so hard on myself.

When I was born, I was given 20 years to live. 17 years later, I’m one of the healthiest people living with cystic fibrosis in the world today.

I had the privilege of officiating the marriage of this giant and his wife. RIP my brother. Love you beyond words!

Once I got out of jail, I immediately became a victim of my own self hatred. I realized my mind was the most dangerous place to be. This man is pure. His talk has really opened up the barriers I put in front of myself.

One of the best Ted Talks I've ever listened to.

"Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you" damn I needed to hear that

"If somebody pities me, they are wasting their time, because I have chosen a life of strength." - Sean Stephenson.

Hands down the best Ted Talks ever! Rip Sean.

I was in a special ed program. In my senior of highschool, I was told by the career counselor that I was not smart enough to go to college. It took me 10 years, but I graduated with a bachelor's in political science. Seeing this guy tells me that there are other people that are worse off, but he has done well because of his awesome attitude about overcoming his disability. He is an inspiration.

"All these doctors are dead" That guy is a freakin savage

"Bullying yourself is the most dangerous thing that you could do" thank you! ;))

as I watch this video, I say a prayer, I pray for health, for wealth, and for love...

Take-aways: I am enough. I am loved. I love myself. When I love myself and I master my emotions, I am free. I choose a life of strength. Never believe a prediction that does not empower you. Everyone is rooting for me to win, even those that do not know it. I’m an expert on how to be me, and I do it well. The only disability is the refusal to adapt. Adaptation is a celebration of life. If I celebrate my life, people want to be around me, learn from me, do business with me, and hire me.

I am a fully grown up man but watching this man say what he just said makes me cry of inspiration & awe

He came, he saw, he conquered. His body may be gone from this earth but his spirit and message will live forever. RIP you beautiful soul.

prayer for an open heart, a mended heart, a healed heart, a restored heart, and a mind at peace. for removal of any and all obstacles and blockages that may be in the way of self-love and twin-flame love.

I have been self pitying myself for the past few days, for the things I am unable to reach or fearing what people would say if I even bring a name to it. My greatest fear lies in the prison of my mind, I'm thankful this talk exist 😭😭😭😭

You changed many people's lives! , rest in peace Sean! Your legacy will never die. Thank you so much.

he just spoke so much truth

Let's be real, this is the best TED ever ! Period 💎

Lesson number one strikes so deep. Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you. Only you can determine your future.

This is one of my favorite TED talks.

He died of a traumatic head injury and his wife reported that his last words before dying were: "This didn't happen to me. This happened *for* me." Even as he died, he made the choice to accept that experience positively. I find that deeply inspiring, and something I want to take on and practice in my own life. "Dropping down out of that (pitying, critical) mind and into your heart."

Even after his passing, he still arrives to many people, I'm one of them, thank you! you're big!

I watched one of his video that changed my life …. He said “ life can change on a dime”. I struggle with major depression and sometimes I get so stuck in the bad but after he said that i realized nothing in this life is permanent things change..this man was a gift to us from God all Almighty…r.I.p. Sean

I know one of the main messages here was not to feel sorry for or pity others but I definitely think an exclusion applies to those who gave this a thumbs down!

Man, I'm so sad Sean died. What an absolute legend he is. His wisdom will surely live on.

I just came upon this video for the second time after a long time and it moved me beyond words again. I am sad to learn that he passed, and I imagine him free and happy back to his Creator in the great Universe, where I want to believe that someday I will have the joy to meet him. His words are very inspiring. I have no words to express the emotions he inspires me. What a beautiful human being. He was a big man, rest in peace, your words will stay with me, each time I will feel the need, I will think of your advices and reflect upon them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💚🧡💜💛💙🧡🤍🖤

One heck of a great MAN! He delivered some priceless knowledge in that speech. I feel extremely fortunate to have heard his message. I've been a physical prisoner before. Confined behind bars and walls. That was pretty awful but what was worse was the prison I remained in after my release. It has taken some time for me to escape the negative self image and to stop beating myself up. I'm determined to be better at being me each day and to try to love my fellow man unconditionally. Each day is a gift and a choice.

271 Dislikes. 271 People need more Love.

I Just Read He Passed Away. We need People Like He Now More than ever Here on Earth. May He Rest In Good GOD'S Presence.

This speech is short, but to be honest, every sentence is pure gold. His speech is full of love and hope.

“The reason is up here -in our minds “ deep word .

I was given only 14 years of life by doctors. But now I'm 27 and I can cycle 200 km in one day, I can lift 180 kg. And I feel healthier than ever. Thank you, Sean.

This guy is a fucking legend

My fav words from him are that “You are enough” Even though he passed away I know that he is in a good place ❤️❤️

You have to adapt...love this thought. No matter what your current condition is, you MUST adapt. Self-pity and rigidity are immobilizing.

Rest in peace dear Sean, I write from Bolivia, you inspired thousands of people around the globe

One of the best TEDx talks yet.

I have been having a real tough time of it of late while my friends are all doing well and I think to myself I put the effort in but nothing good seems to happen to me but watching this guy with his wise words make me feel better every time

best ted talk on the internet, hands down

This man snapped me back to reality after a pretty bad seasonal depression. I hope to remember this speech if I even get down again. Thank you, and rest in peace.

The mind is a powerful tool, and can be deadly if you don't shift from negative thoughts to positive ones.

all my life ive been bullied for how i look and iv held grudges against people that treated me like im less than but today is the first time iv realised that the external bullies are not half as hard on me as i am on myself...self pitty, self doubt and self hate are all bully tactics iv used on myself..today i apologise to myself because deep down i know that I am not those thoughts, I am kind, I am Strong, I am love and I do not deserve to be treated like Im less than anything or anyone. not even by myself...THANKYOU SEAN..REST IN POWER.

I learn more on KZfaq than I ever did in high school. 👍

4:10 - "I have chosen a life of strength." wow. mind blown.

I love how he is doing the "going from one side to another" thing with his whellchair. Like a rollin leader

I pray God almighty continue to bless your Soul Sean. Amen

you tell it sir, these words are so true !

I'm thinking about how frickin' lonely could I be, so if a "random stranger" on the internet tells me they love me I start to cry. It was such a long time ANYBODY told me that. Thank you.

This guy is fucking amazing

his purpose and legacy lives on as he continues to shatter insecurities and empower souls everywhere.

"If somebody pities me, they are wasting their time." And they are deceiving themselves.

I'm pulling out of 4 days of drinking and sleeping depression. Stumbled upon this. Wow thank you

I predict that this talk will survive the test of time. Rest In Peace. May God bless you.

The amount of charisma that oozes out of this man, unbelievable.

RIP Legend we are really saddened that a true inspiration left us, you will be always evergreen in our hearts

Remember that pity is condescending, but empathy and compassion are simply expressions of love.

To everyone who is experiencing a difficult situation: To shoot an arrow you have to pull it backwards. So when life drags you back with some troubles, it means it's going to launch into something better.

Oh no, just discovered this man is no longer with us :( Been listening for years, sending love to his family and friends

Made me tear up and cry. Amazingly beautiful human being. We need way more people like him.

L1: Never believe any prediction about yourself that doesn't empower you. L2: You are not your condition. Your freedom happens when you adapt, when you realize that others only want to be loved. L3: Bullying yourself is the most dangerous thing you can do. Instead of staying stuck in your chattering mind, work on and from your heart and master your emotions toward loving others.

Being a guy on a wheelchair, I completely understand what he says and I feel my attitude elevated after watching this

Quite possibly the most valuable KZfaq video - ever!!!!

May God embrace him and bless his wonderful soul in heaven 🥺🕊🙌🏻

"Deep down inside every human being just wants to be loved. Even if they're tough. Even if they're scary. Even if they're vicious. You get them into the right position at the right time, they'll tell you the truth. They just want to be loved. You know who they want the love from the most? They want to be able to look in the mirror and love themselves." This hit me very hard.

Only one Ted talk that made me feel empowered. Thank you dear friend. You changed my life today. Rip. May God bless your soul.

Sean Stephenson was one of the best!! So massively inspirational he was!! R.I.P Sean

R.I.P Sir thank you for such a great and powerful motivation.

This is probably the most useful Tedx talk I have ever seen. No pun intended but this guy does not present with the massive ego of the typical TED X host. I agree with his line of thinking about life and I would just add one thing I have picked up over the years. Treat every experience you have with another human being as a learning experience. So many people go through life thinking they don't need to learn from others that they deem to be in a "lower station" in life. The doctor often thinks that the patient can't teach him and the social worker thinks the client doesn't possess any nuggets of wisdom. In regards to that line of thinking, I would like you all to think of the old adage "even a broken clock is right two times each day". When we stop thinking of ourselves so much we really start to see so much more beauty in the world.

Unfortunately Sean Stephenson passed on last night after suffering a head injury and never made it through the emergency surgery :'( Thank you Sean for existing and for being an inspiration to all of us and your legacy and spirit will live on!!! In loving memory Sean Stephenson 1979-2019

this was so good, brought me to tears. You can feel his passion for life. I wish others would see this truth, that bullying others, or being violent, is just a cry for help, and a desire to be loved. The most volatile man can break down crying when he has the right place and mindset to do it. And not a cry of pity, but of revelation. I did not realize he was speaking to prisoners until the very end!

On the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer, I was told that I had six months to live, this was TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO!

"Do not believe in the prediction that doesn't empower you." Few minutes of this video already hit me to my bone! Such amazing words coming from this man.

Dude. I’m gonna listen to this everyday until I’m thinking this way without it.

Wow, what an incredible person!!! Even though gone in physical form this man's words will live on in all of us who accept them!!! Thank you Sean!!!

Потрясающе! Мощный импульс для сотворения полноценной жизни! Без нытья и обвинения себя и окружение. Благодарность преогромная Стефенсону, великому ЧЕЛОВЕКУ! Да, его пример живёт и вдохновляет нас!☀️🌱🌸

Watching this 7 years later, his words still give goosebumps. RIP Sean

So Sean's dead? Well, he's still helping ppl here.

Happiness and success means to me being able to end each day saying “I am happy, and I am proud of myself”. I have reached happiness by learning that happiness is a matter of a state of mind and is enjoying the path, not a destiny. Once you understand this and learn to live with yourself, happiness will not depend on the circumstances and it will not be able for anyone or anything in life to drag your essence and happiness down.

''Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you'' 💚💚💚💚💚💚

"Drop out of your mind and into your heart" Love this.

So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains And we never even know we have the key --The Eagles "Already Gone", 1974

Sean was and will always remain an inspirational man who improved our world - so sad that he no longer is with us to educate us and remind ourselves of our own worth and potential, but with these talks available for all to watch years later, his wisdom is immortal.

Wow ! One of the best talk 👄 👏