Thank you for sharing your everyday disability i do things to overcome my disability by reading, walking, going out for a run, going to the gym, and looking for a job! but i still Struggle everyday but listening to your video gave me the strength to improve and get better.
Enemies are obstacles in my view point, but little do they know that sll the mischief that they send my way does not only make me stronger but gives me enough experience to overcome future problems they cause me. You have the best advices by the way. MIND OVER MATTER!!!
Steven, your journey of overcoming obstacles is incredibly inspiring. Your resilience in the face of challenges speaks volumes about your strength and determination. Your story is a beacon of hope for many, showing that despite obstacles, one can triumph with the right mindset. By sharing your experiences, you offer valuable lessons in perseverance, adaptability, and embracing individual strengths. Your journey resonates with so many facing challenges, and your openness creates a connection that empowers others. Thank you for being a source of inspiration and showing that obstacles can be conquered with courage and tenacity.
I hear it alot and its true you can't judge them because they only have one hand or no body part to do the things you love to do and this is the great way to explain it!
This video has a positive message, we can face obstacles in our lives that can be related to money, health, professional life, family, etc. What matters is what we do and the actions that we take. We learn that we can't give up and have to try harder.
hey, you don't deserve death , okay! you deserve not just to live but live beautifully...just love who you are , see the good inside you .... accept who you are and you'll be confident ... i was afraid of people too ...i was afraid that they might be judging me , but then i realized i love the way i am...if people don't like who i am then its their problem , not mine .... if you can't love yourself then you can't expect anyone else to love you ! Be proud of who you are....
I loved the message of this video! People should not get defeated by obstacles, instead they should look how to turn it beneficial for themselves. "Everyone has obstacles to overcome, some visibles, others less visibles" that's so accurate, we cannot compare our problems with others because it is different for everybody.
So heart-warming to see people who overcome obstacles they face. You should remember that hurdles only make you stronger 💪. Don’t listen to armchair critics, just show them your accomplishments.
Facing obstacles is like a journey through rough terrain. Each challenge is a chance to learn, grow, and discover our inner strength. Don't see them as roadblocks; consider them stepping stones to a stronger, more resilient you.
my obstacles are anxiety, depression, hip dysplasia and the hip replacement I need to get very soon. I'm so scared I won't go through with and cancel last minute it and will be in pain forever. I had to get wisdom teeth taken out and I cancelled it last minute because I just couldn't do it. I need to push forward as much as possible and keep going to therapy to work on getting my stuff taken cared of. One thing at a time and keep rolling with the punches.
Amanda Lawrence don't let fear eat away at you. Just do it. It's OK to be scared, I've had 3 wisdom teeth removed and carpal tunnel surgery. It was sucky to have those problems but it made things better for me in the long run by proving to myself that I can overcome these challenges. I hope you can accept your challenges and conquer them. :)
StingaB1 I truly hope so too. Sometimes I'm scared to leave my house and that itself scares me. Sometimes I just leave the house and go out and do what I want an it's great. I feel like once I overcome my anxiety it will be smooth sailings. Thank you btw and I'm really happy you got to do the things you needed to inorder to get better. Pushing myself and over coming my anxiety might be exactly what I need. :)
ali3nch1ck thank you. I'm working as a Uber and Lyft driver now. I feel safe in my car but I'm out of my house. It's working good tho I can't do it everyday but it's worth it to feel free
Steven's message is important because it shows that resilience got him to accept and to persevere life even with his disability. It shows that obstacles are just there to slow you down, they don't have to be there to stop you. Jump over them. Steven is clearly a person of determination. Also yes, I know I'm late.
Thanks,now i hv a new level of confidence and being a top scorer in tests,so this vid. Is very inspiring to me personally and help me to boost my inner confidence.THANK YOU
The “overcoming obstacles” and “prove them wrong” messages are great, especially for people who are disabled or disadvantaged. But a key point that is missing is the one that says we should, as a society, be challenging systemic ableism and discrimination more widely. Without this key point, the message of this video can potentially reinforce ableism by only ever putting the onus, to achieve good things, on the individual with these challenges. And potentially saying that if they don’t achieve them, it’s their fault entirely. Yes, it’s up to individuals to do their best with the hand they’ve been dealt, but it is also up to everyone to recognise and dismantle some obstacles like ableism and unjust inequality.
Never give up sir, My own mental obstacles lead me to losing jobs a LOT but I will never give up on finding an occupation that will suit me where I can fit in and become a long term employee. All the best to you.
Martin Bremer was saying that... that poverty is like a disability that society has. Both are obstacles, both stop you being able to do things. But as the guy in the video says, doesn't mean they can't be overcome... i think their is still hope - for the individual and well, all of us.
You can call this man's speech a cliche, old or logic. But it's rare for others to tell people to overcome what they face. And if this message of truth and positiveness isn't handed down and shared to others, well, many will give up on what they love or what they're trying to prevent. If you still think it's a cliche, I have news for you buddy. It's a bloody good cliche at that!
Pretty inspiring; I have stammering problem from 5years of my age and I used to grow up with bullying by surrounding people; I have done bachelor, 2 masters in overseas and now I am doing PhD. People found my disability, I showed them my ability.
I do agree with you, to some extent, that you shouldn't get stuck doing the things you don't like and aren't good at to 'prove them wrong'. But the overall attitude of not letting your obstacles define is pretty good, I think.
I think this guy made me look at problems differently, for myself, the kids i teach in calss and for everyone i have, and will ever meet that tells me they can't do something: Prove them wrong! You can overcome! Sure, you might not be the best, but you can always can get better! If you fight!
Sometimes things seem very complicated to us and we put it aside because we don't achieve something we set out to do. However, Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other, has stood out. in basketball and every time he had a bad time in practice he did everything possible to improve since his condition did not affect him if it did not push him to achieve his goal. which is why it leaves us with a nice reflection
In my opinion, facing and overcoming challenges helps you develop emotional and mental resilience, it helps you learn to handle pressure, maintain a positive mindset and move forward even in difficult times, it will strengthen you to face future obstacles more easily, since problems , obstacles and difficulties form an essential part of our life Obstacles are normal, since life is full of them, and as many say, nothing is easy and everything requires work and effort. We all experience them daily at work, when dealing with other people, or at some point in our lives.
His point is that physical disability is something you can not avoid , but poverty can be avoided and it's society's duty to provide the means to stop poverty, like quality education, healthcare, jobs, etc.. and even some of the richest countries in the world still have a lot to improve in all these areas.
I was born with one leg shorter then the other also and there is actually another method for fixing it that doesn't require months of agony from screws and wires. I just had a few minor surgeries and then physical therapy.
I am so proud of you. you know I have the some disability I live in America I am student. But I fell always sad and depressed I can find a good job I do not know how can I overcome my disability. Thank you
You not know about indian IAS exam it is a toughest exams in india ira sighal a disabled girl who clear it 4 or 3 times but did not got service because of his disability because she is not physically suitable according to this service but she want to be an IAS officer so after a long fight against govt of India she finally achieve her goal. Be hopefully prove them wrong those who think you are disable.
You can. . I'm pretty slow at learning what God has planned for me. But I know I am special and so are you ! You matter ! We all matter ! I'll pray for you to receive courage, strength and peace with in yourself to believe in your self that you can do it!!
@@saurabh748singh it's hard to not get depressed especially with all life's challenges today. I pray for God to help me and he does...sometimes with me it's what ever it takes I get my eyes off me, and on Him!
Expecting anyone and everyone to overcome a disability, is in itself, a disability. This is not to take anything away from those who can overcome adversity. That should be recognized and celebrated. However, to expect everyone to overcome every adversity in their lives is to expect everyone to become great. History shows that just as many people are broken down by hardship as are able to overcome it. This fact does not lessen their humanity, just cause they couldn't be great.
Heh, I have charcot-marie-tooth syndrome. I used to subscribe to the same belief that I could overcome anything. I didn't ask for help, I just powered through things. But, I failed classes because I would have falls and miss class. I lost jobs the same way and now I can't walk, have chronic pain, and I'm losing use of my hands. At what point do I throw in the towel?
Spent the whole day looking for the perfect 'overcoming adversity' video to show my students. 11:25 pm, and I finally found it. Incredible story; perfect message; pithily told. Kudos to you, sir! I feel like applauding (both speaker and animator, for that matter). :)
Or maybe you can, but I agree it's a thin line. It's not fair to expect people with an unfair disadvantage to just work ten times as hard as everyone else, you should encourage them to overcome obstacles, but at the same time make them feel that if they don't make it, if they don't manage to "prove them wrong", it's not their fault, that they tried their best, and that it's ok to ask for help when you need it.
this is educational, in a way... it presents you with the idea that treating disabilities as something people should be protected from and that you should always accomodate the disabled is not necesarily the best idea: like, if the one-hand guy had been treated as disabled and allowed to play baseball out of pity, he'd have forever sucked at baseball. Instead, he went okay, i suck at baseball BECAUSE of no hand? okay, I'll learned to be awesome at it WITH one less hand.
What, you don't understand the criticizing comments on this video? Well, try again. You may overcome the obstacle. On the other hand, if you think mankind is splitted in two kinds of people - winners and losers, this might prove to be too big a task for you...
you have to watch out for people with disabilitys because you'll underestimate them hen you go easy on them then they beat you by alot and thats beacause they train harder than "normal" people
Dude...That is one good motivation for me that i ever had...you're right about disability=ability thing..Well thank..i wish you to go for more and more in future...and make history... I'll try my best too...See soon Buddy..thank again...
“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.”
― Molière
Books In Review this is a great quote, I used it in my assessment thank you
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I like the message here. Everyone is against you, so prove them all wrong...
yeh, prove them wrong
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Great message! All kids should watch at school also at home with their teachers, friends and all family members.
Thank you for sharing your everyday disability i do things to overcome my disability by reading, walking, going out for a run, going to the gym, and looking for a job! but i still Struggle everyday but listening to your video gave me the strength to improve
and get better.
Enemies are obstacles in my view point, but little do they know that sll the mischief that they send my way does not only make me stronger but gives me enough experience to overcome future problems they cause me. You have the best advices by the way. MIND OVER MATTER!!!
Steven, your journey of overcoming obstacles is incredibly inspiring. Your resilience in the face of challenges speaks volumes about your strength and determination. Your story is a beacon of hope for many, showing that despite obstacles, one can triumph with the right mindset. By sharing your experiences, you offer valuable lessons in perseverance, adaptability, and embracing individual strengths. Your journey resonates with so many facing challenges, and your openness creates a connection that empowers others. Thank you for being a source of inspiration and showing that obstacles can be conquered with courage and tenacity.
I hear it alot and its true you can't judge them because they only have one hand or no body part to do the things you love to do and this is the great way to explain it!
The message is, your attitude shapes your life.
There is lot more massage in there...feeling pity on u..that u only learned that it's okay..u have inperfection
Thank You TED-Ed. GOD BLESS YOU STEVEN CLAUNCH.
This video has a positive message, we can face obstacles in our lives that can be related to money, health, professional life, family, etc. What matters is what we do and the actions that we take. We learn that we can't give up and have to try harder.
hey, you don't deserve death , okay! you deserve not just to live but live beautifully...just love who you are , see the good inside you .... accept who you are and you'll be confident ... i was afraid of people too ...i was afraid that they might be judging me , but then i realized i love the way i am...if people don't like who i am then its their problem , not mine .... if you can't love yourself then you can't expect anyone else to love you ! Be proud of who you are....
I loved the message of this video! People should not get defeated by obstacles, instead they should look how to turn it beneficial for themselves. "Everyone has obstacles to overcome, some visibles, others less visibles" that's so accurate, we cannot compare our problems with others because it is different for everybody.
What if i did the opposite; "I'm a tall guy, so most people think I'm good at basketball. Well, prove them wrong, I suck!
Their expectation is so annoying
im in 7th grade and my friend is 6ft 3 and he's only 12
@@haydenfoley6102 woah
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vincent cabuang A guy in my glass is super short but he’s amazing at basketball 😼
This is super inspiring. Thank you TED ED for having this person to share something to us.
Navigating life's obstacles requires resilience, courage, and a positive mindset. This video provides valuable insights for overcoming challenges. 👊💪
"Grow through what you go through." 👏
So heart-warming to see people who overcome obstacles they face. You should remember that hurdles only make you stronger 💪. Don’t listen to armchair critics, just show them your accomplishments.
Absolutely love your attitude as well as your rejection of pity.
Pov: Your watching this for class
yeah i am lol
Yeahhh HAHHAHA
HOW DID YOU KNOW
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It is amazing how he turned his limitations into opportunities and now he can see the fruits of all his efforts over the years.
Facing obstacles is like a journey through rough terrain. Each challenge is a chance to learn, grow, and discover our inner strength. Don't see them as roadblocks; consider them stepping stones to a stronger, more resilient you.
my obstacles are anxiety, depression, hip dysplasia and the hip replacement I need to get very soon. I'm so scared I won't go through with and cancel last minute it and will be in pain forever. I had to get wisdom teeth taken out and I cancelled it last minute because I just couldn't do it. I need to push forward as much as possible and keep going to therapy to work on getting my stuff taken cared of. One thing at a time and keep rolling with the punches.
Amanda Lawrence
don't let fear eat away at you. Just do it. It's OK to be scared, I've had 3 wisdom teeth removed and carpal tunnel surgery. It was sucky to have those problems but it made things better for me in the long run by proving to myself that I can overcome these challenges. I hope you can accept your challenges and conquer them. :)
StingaB1 I truly hope so too. Sometimes I'm scared to leave my house and that itself scares me. Sometimes I just leave the house and go out and do what I want an it's great. I feel like once I overcome my anxiety it will be smooth sailings. Thank you btw and I'm really happy you got to do the things you needed to inorder to get better. Pushing myself and over coming my anxiety might be exactly what I need. :)
Amanda Lawrence You got this hun. I believe in you!!!
ali3nch1ck thank you. I'm working as a Uber and Lyft driver now. I feel safe in my car but I'm out of my house. It's working good tho I can't do it everyday but it's worth it to feel free
Do some meditation and hang out with positive friends
Thanks. Your words gave me the strength I needed to keep going.
Me to
Wonderful and positive message that fits EVERYONE!! We can all learn from this. Thank you!
Helpful right now in my time of need with multiple physical injuries and constant pai.
Steven's message is important because it shows that resilience got him to accept and to persevere life even with his disability. It shows that obstacles are just there to slow you down, they don't have to be there to stop you. Jump over them.
Steven is clearly a person of determination. Also yes, I know I'm late.
Well you're two weeks earlier than me 😬
Thanks,now i hv a new level of confidence and being a top scorer in tests,so this vid. Is very inspiring to me personally and help me to boost my inner confidence.THANK YOU
The “overcoming obstacles” and “prove them wrong” messages are great, especially for people who are disabled or disadvantaged.
But a key point that is missing is the one that says we should, as a society, be challenging systemic ableism and discrimination more widely.
Without this key point, the message of this video can potentially reinforce ableism by only ever putting the onus, to achieve good things, on the individual with these challenges. And potentially saying that if they don’t achieve them, it’s their fault entirely.
Yes, it’s up to individuals to do their best with the hand they’ve been dealt, but it is also up to everyone to recognise and dismantle some obstacles like ableism and unjust inequality.
Never give up sir, My own mental obstacles lead me to losing jobs a LOT but I will never give up on finding an occupation that will suit me where I can fit in and become a long term employee. All the best to you.
I love his self confidence!
Martin Bremer was saying that... that poverty is like a disability that society has. Both are obstacles, both stop you being able to do things. But as the guy in the video says, doesn't mean they can't be overcome... i think their is still hope - for the individual and well, all of us.
You can call this man's speech a cliche, old or logic. But it's rare for others to tell people to overcome what they face. And if this message of truth and positiveness isn't handed down and shared to others, well, many will give up on what they love or what they're trying to prevent.
If you still think it's a cliche, I have news for you buddy. It's a bloody good cliche at that!
JUST DO IT! MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!
I felt that was needed.
Is it possible that you will die while reading this reply?
I get ur point tho
Yup nailed it prove all the haters wrong.
Don't give in negative in your head move forward
@Hannah Ejinduaka nah
A short yet deep talk, really insipiring!
Pretty inspiring; I have stammering problem from 5years of my age and I used to grow up with bullying by surrounding people; I have done bachelor, 2 masters in overseas and now I am doing PhD. People found my disability, I showed them my ability.
I do agree with you, to some extent, that you shouldn't get stuck doing the things you don't like and aren't good at to 'prove them wrong'. But the overall attitude of not letting your obstacles define is pretty good, I think.
I think this guy made me look at problems differently, for myself, the kids i teach in calss and for everyone i have, and will ever meet that tells me they can't do something:
Prove them wrong! You can overcome!
Sure, you might not be the best, but you can always can get better! If you fight!
Sometimes things seem very complicated to us and we put it aside because we don't achieve something we set out to do. However, Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other, has stood out. in basketball and every time he had a bad time in practice he did everything possible to improve since his condition did not affect him if it did not push him to achieve his goal. which is why it leaves us with a nice reflection
In my opinion, facing and overcoming challenges helps you develop emotional and mental resilience, it helps you learn to handle pressure, maintain a positive mindset and move forward even in difficult times, it will strengthen you to face future obstacles more easily, since problems , obstacles and difficulties form an essential part of our life
Obstacles are normal, since life is full of them, and as many say, nothing is easy and everything requires work and effort. We all experience them daily at work, when dealing with other people, or at some point in our lives.
the obstacle is in me now, not from others anymore. thank you for ur advice, it makes me aware of it.
That's true ua-cam.com/users/shortsnohLIBq2LYQ?feature=share
one of the best TED videos.
This is wonderful! What a great message. My 5th graders applauded at the end.
April 28th, 2024
This video is so beautiful, thank you.
Yes, I saw it that way, I was doing about obstacles that may feel challenging of ever time.
Great motivation. Just think, it's possible if you believe.
His point is that physical disability is something you can not avoid , but poverty can be avoided and it's society's duty to provide the means to stop poverty, like quality education, healthcare, jobs, etc.. and even some of the richest countries in the world still have a lot to improve in all these areas.
Thanks for sharing!
The best video to encourage yourself
What an amazing talk!
I was born with one leg shorter then the other also and there is actually another method for fixing it that doesn't require months of agony from screws and wires. I just had a few minor surgeries and then physical therapy.
I did saw that whatever comes to your life, it will experience challenging than ever.
Excellent production and inspiring message, thank you.
definitely using this in my classroom this year
Trust in yourself you can be whoever you want, do whatwever you like.
I am so proud of you. you know I have the some disability I live in America I am student. But I fell always sad and depressed I can find a good job I do not know how can I overcome my disability. Thank you
Have faith in yourself u will definitely achieve your goal keep going don't get depressed :)
You not know about indian IAS exam it is a toughest exams in india ira sighal a disabled girl who clear it 4 or 3 times but did not got service because of his disability because she is not physically suitable according to this service but she want to be an IAS officer so after a long fight against govt of India she finally achieve her goal. Be hopefully prove them wrong those who think you are disable.
You can. . I'm pretty slow at learning what God has planned for me. But I know I am special and so are you ! You matter ! We all matter ! I'll pray for you to receive courage, strength and peace with in yourself to believe in your self that you can do it!!
@@saurabh748singh it's hard to not get depressed especially with all life's challenges today.
I pray for God to help me and he does...sometimes with me it's what ever it takes I get my eyes off me, and on Him!
@@sharleenmangeri711 pls pray for me too 🤗...have faith everything will alright...God always has better plan for you.
You are very inspiring. I hope one day I am just you. The people that don't like you are lost.
Such an amazing speech ❤ love it
Big Thanks 👍 Steven
Watching for class😊
Expecting anyone and everyone to overcome a disability, is in itself, a disability. This is not to take anything away from those who can overcome adversity. That should be recognized and celebrated. However, to expect everyone to overcome every adversity in their lives is to expect everyone to become great. History shows that just as many people are broken down by hardship as are able to overcome it. This fact does not lessen their humanity, just cause they couldn't be great.
My obsticle is stress and family problems every now and then.
Y, Same
Here is a lesson by Steven Claunch. What a great lesson!
True, but you can learn to live with and not let it shatter all your hopes and dreams.
Damn, this guy made me jealous of not having a disability. Now I wish to have one so that I can have this dude's level of confidence.
you have to overcome the obstacle!
i know I'm pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released series online ?
@Aldo Jay Flixportal
@Warren Oakley thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!
@Aldo Jay Glad I could help :)
You are a good example for others. Inspirational video.
Thank you.
It's great. It motivates me a lot
Thank you!
He is beyond amazing
Great message, thanks for sharing
Heh, I have charcot-marie-tooth syndrome. I used to subscribe to the same belief that I could overcome anything. I didn't ask for help, I just powered through things. But, I failed classes because I would have falls and miss class. I lost jobs the same way and now I can't walk, have chronic pain, and I'm losing use of my hands. At what point do I throw in the towel?
I love the animation in this!
Spent the whole day looking for the perfect 'overcoming adversity' video to show my students. 11:25 pm, and I finally found it. Incredible story; perfect message; pithily told. Kudos to you, sir! I feel like applauding (both speaker and animator, for that matter). :)
Awesome moral lesson
this needs to get more views
Happy new year
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My teacher showed us this... it's really inspiring. New sub!!! :DD
I’m your new sub ;)
Or maybe you can, but I agree it's a thin line. It's not fair to expect people with an unfair disadvantage to just work ten times as hard as everyone else, you should encourage them to overcome obstacles, but at the same time make them feel that if they don't make it, if they don't manage to "prove them wrong", it's not their fault, that they tried their best, and that it's ok to ask for help when you need it.
Excellent video! 👍
this is educational, in a way... it presents you with the idea that treating disabilities as something people should be protected from and that you should always accomodate the disabled is not necesarily the best idea: like, if the one-hand guy had been treated as disabled and allowed to play baseball out of pity, he'd have forever sucked at baseball. Instead, he went okay, i suck at baseball BECAUSE of no hand? okay, I'll learned to be awesome at it WITH one less hand.
Am I a horrible person if I don't care about these inspiring-heart-warming stories and only want to see educational videos :/
Imagine watching this for school while reading the AutoBiography of Yusra Mardini and doiing a compare and contrast
I have watched this video for hundred times
This is something I really can relate to amd a good example for me to learn from
My first and main obstacle is myself...
Me to
Thank you
Thanks for sharing
Never give up!
What I took from this video, "Prove them wrong." I will get my degree.
What, you don't understand the criticizing comments on this video? Well, try again. You may overcome the obstacle.
On the other hand, if you think mankind is splitted in two kinds of people - winners and losers, this might prove to be too big a task for you...
you have to watch out for people with disabilitys because you'll underestimate them hen you go easy on them then they beat you by alot and thats beacause they train harder than "normal" people
Thanks.
Dude...That is one good motivation for me that i ever had...you're right about disability=ability thing..Well thank..i wish you to go for more and more in future...and make history... I'll try my best too...See soon Buddy..thank again...
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That's really inspiring speech.
People are awesome!
Amazing!
Very encouraging thank you ❤