That was the hardest talk I've ever given, but worth it. I have so much newfound respect for TED & TEDx speakers and all the preparation and passion that goes behind those talks.

Maybe this is now one of my favorite TEDx Talks.

Whenever I tell people about Chris MacAskill, I use words like visionary, genius, and inspiration. This talk was an extension of all of those things. Great talk Baldy, Cheers!

Chris is amazing, his channel Plant Chompers is the best I have found for nutrition on KZfaq!

Thank you for sharing your story with grace and vulnerability, Chris. Inspirational to say the least. "Your difference can be your super power."

I taught wonderful special ed students. I wish I could have made them understand they had superpowers. Thank you for your inspiring stories.

Thank you for sharing this with us. You are my hero!

I was absolutely floored listening to every word. What a story! And then we get Steve Jobs stuff as the icing on the cake. This talk needs to go on the road Chris!

Wow, what a story Chris. It touches me all the more that I suffered from severe depression when I had my kid and suffered it for years. Now I am out of mental illness and I am a strong full support to my son. Glad my depression did not stain my son psychic. You on the other hand are a survivor of very unfortunate family mental unbalance that did not get resolved. Kudos to you for where you are today.

That was awesome. Thank you for sharing your story. You never know what another person has been through.

What a story! To me, it's a testament to the power of education, and how each of us shows up in life in part as a product of our past. We rarely hear someone's back story. Thanks for sharing yours.

So moving. (And hooray for stepmothers.)

Your story is inspirational. Well spoken. Thank you for sharing!

I was hard to take it all in. I need to watch a few more times. Such hard work. Thank you!

First time I can recall I've cried watching a Ted talk. Thank you for sharing your story

Very moving. Chris... always an inspiration thank you for sharing these stories!

Chris, thanks for this, and all the other things you have done to help make this little blue orb a better place to be.

That was REAL - straight from the heart! This video need to be seen more often. It would change lives.

Your difference makes a difference when you allow vulnerability to share the struggles and more importantly the triumph that may inspire others that thought they had it tough. Keep on moving forward!

Wow Baldy what a inspirational person you are. I knew you had something special about you that just draws a person in. You have no idea how cool it was to ride with you @ CADVR a few years back. I was really drawn to you and your style. You are truly a gem to the world! I can only imagine how many people your words of wisdom and inspiration has brought back from the dark side. I can only hope to see you and talk in person again. You are a true friend to the masses. Pigjockey

This is an awesome talk. Very inspiring. What an interesting life story!!

Wonderful and truly inspirational talk! Roller coaster of a life and another reason to celebrate the power of perseverance and looking at life from a different lens.

Amazing story

I was very touched from your first words on. Magnificent!

Jeez, you almost made me cry, almost!! It's amazing how resilient Humans can be in the face of such adversity. Well done Earth Scientist, Entrepreneur and Creator of a Forum that has brought people together and fostered Thousands of Real Friendships, Humanitarian Efforts and Acts of Kindness, Well Done. And Remember "Chicks Dig Bald Guys".

Wow, I respect TED and TEDx and YOU even more for your vulnerability and truthfulness. Thank you so much for being so brave.

This was wonderful, Chris. Thank you!!! :D

Many people may not know this about him, but he started a website called advrider. It's an amazing forum for motorcycle riders to share their travel stories. It's been an inspiration to me in my life and travels.

What a beautiful story

Really an amazing talk! So awesome to know you yet learn so much more about you! Shared the talk with the whole family and will share with friends as well. You have always inspired me and this gives me a few more things to think about!

Beautiful, thanks Chris!

What a great story! Thank you for sharing.

Nice job Baldy! ADV rider here. :o)

Truly an inspiring talk! Great job, Chris!

Beautiful, just beautiful Chris. I fogged up a little there myself. Very raw and honest. Love all your other vids as well. Keep up the good work and cheers to your extensive theatrical family, haha. ✌

Thank you for sharing your story 🙂

Great talk Chris! Deep respect for sharing your personal story in a way that can help catalyze others. BTW, first time I have seen you without a hat. Looks good.

what a fantastic talk

Nice talk! Very inspirational. I also really enjoy your vegan and nutrition videos. Please keep up the good work.

17:00 "well whatever" indeed. Being specific about the color and angle of the desk to match the logo and hardware sounds like it came out of a cartoon of Steve Jobs. Hard to imagine how that kind of request felt before you knew what Apple would become.

Awesome talk, thank you!

I came to this site after great difficulty in finding out your full name, after watching couple of plant-based news videos - about differences in diet & can they all be right or who is wrong. I have been eating vegan keto for couple of years, finding it is working for me as a borderline diabetic. But you are making me rethink. This talk was such a surprise to me. As I commented earlier, completely riveting! Oh yes, I am most curious about your 'plant-based' 'plant-chopper' story - would love to hear that - were you influenced by Steve Jobs?

thanks

Thank you for sharing. I follow the Plant Chompers channel …love that too.

I’m sure you have done many important works over time, but I think Plant Chompers is fulfilling your highest service to the world. In the Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna of 3 Yogas: Karma Yoga, selfless action, Bhakti Yoga, devotion and gratitude, and Jnana Yoga, the path of Self Knowledge. You know yourself very well and fulfill each yoga in an integral manner as a Jnanavatar Jai!

Plant Chompers gang!

This man has had a hard life

Fiction !!!

Fu@k ! I’m the sister . This is so not accurate ! Really Chris ? Can’t you at LEAST portray it as it was . Sure it wasn’t easy but this is fiction 😳