How to turn difficult situations into progress | Benjamin Hardy | TEDxOrlando

My uncle taught me this, he always used to say to take up work, even if you initially think you won't be able to do it, but once you take up the task, your shoulders will able to carry that burden - and there are no true failures in life, there are lessons that you learn. I applied this in my life and I am doing really well and have come a long way

“ If You Want to Go Fast, Go Alone, If You want to Go Far Go Together" African Proverb

That's the same reason why most of the students are able to study for hours just a day before the exam. The load is damn heavy at that moment.

"The bigger the why, the easier the how."

Training for marathons and working more than full-time were some of the most successful times in my life. thanks for reminding of that. Growth in one area begets growth in other areas

Love this concept of the bigger the Why, the easier the HOW. A "heavy" LOAD, and difficult situation forces us to be committed and FOCUS. Without this WHY, most of us lack the motivation and courage to move forward and find the HOW. Love the truck stuck in the snow example. Thank you

I don't admire many people so my respect does not come cheap; but I have to say, my admiration for this man keeps growing.

This is so true. It's like taking on a huge project that you feel overwhelmed and scared by. The amount you grow and change is unbelievable.

It was very inspirational and calming for one who has had though time, who feels extra load and I could really feel connected with what he said about loading the truck.

I love this story, Ben. You're one of my favourite writers!

The insight is phenomenal, and the great analogies throughout your speech make your ideas easy to understand and relate to one's own experience. Ty.

Definitely so true for many of us Benjamin. But some people cannot manage their load. May even abandon their truck. May even flee into the wilderness. Sometimes never to be seen again.

wow very interesting this perspective. I think it is worth to try this approach. A way of getting out the confort zone, a way out of myself.

Wish you and your family happiness, health and love and more and more love.

Damn true. The load of reason will thrive us towards the goal. And the idea u said "when u go with some difficulty rather than focus on strategy ideas an so and so, let Focus on the load and u will get motivated and u will be on u r traction

Wonderful perspective, Ben. I agree that great purpose/commitment commands us to rise up and be more. It sounds counter-intuitive, but so true.

A quick prayer like " Heavenly Father please help " and here it is, thanks Benjamin. Short prayers (1962 on) have helped me many, many times. Song says "what he's done for others he will do for you"

Beautiful amazing n great talk . Very inspiring . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

Ben Hardy, while some of the things you write irk me to a point of incredible irritation, I know that it is because your wisdom is helping me to grow, and growing is painful but fulfilling. Thanks Ben.

Sure, Whatever greatness a person may have within him or her, it will develop with responsibility. The responsibility will show you whatever greatness you have in you, and of course it will transform you in the process. What he left out of this idea is that the responsibility ("load") has to be taken on almost exclusively willingly, voluntarily. I have put responsibility on my workers' shoulders and because I "gave them" the load they did not feel engaged or responsible for making it a success; they inevitably failed, so I come on the scene and WITH THEM I get it through and done, meaning they could have done it by themselves all along.