Go with your gut feeling | Magnus Walker | TEDxUCLA

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  • @GusleDog
    @GusleDog 6 років тому +6169

    Oh Magnus! Imagine browsing ted talks and bumping into an old running partner from Hallamshire. Doubt you'll ever see this but congrats with your journey and loving the beard man!

    • @TheRealUnknown01
      @TheRealUnknown01 5 років тому +547

      Well we'll keep bumping this post up and leaving our 👍 wont hurt :)

    • @zerojee1
      @zerojee1 5 років тому +254

      bump this!

    • @TheRealUnknown01
      @TheRealUnknown01 5 років тому +473

      Did i just like my own comment to gelp this guy out? Why yes, yes i did.

    • @jessedalton2008
      @jessedalton2008 5 років тому +206

      Bump

    • @jessedalton2008
      @jessedalton2008 5 років тому +253

      I went with my gut feeling on this needing another, bump!

  • @andrewherbert8125
    @andrewherbert8125 4 роки тому +2242

    He has achieved my aim in life...to look homeless & poor, but actually be rich and driven

    • @joshuaizly5502
      @joshuaizly5502 4 роки тому +50

      It's easy to look homeless

    • @DamianSzajnowski
      @DamianSzajnowski 4 роки тому +24

      You wanna be a sleeper car but not a a car?

    • @andrewherbert8125
      @andrewherbert8125 4 роки тому +17

      @@creatingcalm4408 Working on percentages, about 98.4% look similar to this guy

    • @DamianSzajnowski
      @DamianSzajnowski 4 роки тому +4

      @@creatingcalm4408 It's a helpful heuristic.

    • @misskai8158
      @misskai8158 4 роки тому +72

      Technically, the most "dressed up" people are the most superficial and shallow and sad inside. They have to dress up to make up for the lack of substance inside themselves. People dress up to hide the fact that they have empty bank accounts. Never judge a person by their cover.

  • @saramari1957
    @saramari1957 4 роки тому +860

    He says 'We' a lot. Also, besides his obviously informal choice of clothing, his speech is very casual as well. In sum - he is the holy grail of humility and authenticity. He's not trying at all, not asking for anything from the audience, just sharing. This may be one of the best Teds I've ever watched.

    • @jojomarsh2583
      @jojomarsh2583 3 роки тому +7

      Completely agree

    • @curtistinephillips2791
      @curtistinephillips2791 3 роки тому +5

      So agree

    • @chad3232132
      @chad3232132 3 роки тому +18

      A lot of the "we" probably meant he and his wife. Sadly, his wife passed barely a year after this talk.

    • @rocketman6478
      @rocketman6478 3 роки тому +30

      So many people don't notice the choice of words others use, yet, paying attention to them can tell me more about the person than what they're saying.
      ''We" is acknowledging that he isn't the only wheel in the mechanism.. he acknowledges other people's work and sacrifice.
      Seems like a legit genuine dude..

    • @farrkg9
      @farrkg9 3 роки тому +1

      Amen.

  • @gmalecastro9976
    @gmalecastro9976 3 роки тому +255

    Loved that line like crazy (at 15:49) - “Success really is the freedom to do whatever you want to do.”

  • @MrMattbirt
    @MrMattbirt 6 років тому +701

    This guy is just so laid back and doesn’t care what people think about him. Probably a key in his success too as it’s a likeable trait.

    • @hughjones4049
      @hughjones4049 4 роки тому +17

      Haha, yeah it's likeable for some people. I think it's cool. But other people hate it. Because they're jealous.

    • @joepublic3933
      @joepublic3933 4 роки тому +12

      @@hughjones4049 The jealous ones won't be helping you along your journey anyway; they're the losers.

    • @ronandaly3787
      @ronandaly3787 4 роки тому

      @@hughjones4049 jealous of what he is a scruffy crusty .. state of him

    • @DyanneGavin
      @DyanneGavin 4 роки тому +3

      I think it’s called confidence.

    • @apamds2222
      @apamds2222 4 роки тому +9

      I think the key takeaway from this Magnus' story is action! Follow your gut feeling and take action! As Terance McKenna stated: "Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles."

  • @isabellab617
    @isabellab617 4 роки тому +958

    15:46 "Success really is the freedom to do whatever you want to do"

    • @kirmyzhang4586
      @kirmyzhang4586 4 роки тому +11

      you need lots of things to support your freedom :)

    • @salarrue78
      @salarrue78 4 роки тому +6

      yep, it works really well if you're a white guy too

    • @subversus5748
      @subversus5748 4 роки тому +25

      @@salarrue78 Yikes comment. Everyone has their obstacles...

    • @vladson2791
      @vladson2791 4 роки тому +2

      Reminds me of Forest Gump; "I just kept on runnin'."

    • @TS-mr4bf
      @TS-mr4bf 3 роки тому +1

      Most gangsta thing I’ve ever heard

  • @skyeblue6140
    @skyeblue6140 3 роки тому +457

    Success is freedom. Magnus , you’ve ignited a spark within me- quit school at 15, driving a tractor trailer at 16.. open road freedom. On the road fell in love with skyscapes and went on to get a pilot’s license ( for small airplanes) which was easy to do in the 80’s. Then fell in love with the sea. Moved on to sailing. Loved the freedom. From there ( for no particular reason) I studied to become a neuroscientist. Got the big office with windows but stuck at my desk glued to the computer, watching the clouds pass by. I felt trapped. Quit job, became a visual artist and am presently teaching myself quantum mechanics. Hard to say what’s around the next bend. Thank you:) my gut feeling is to get a job with SpaceX

    • @angelfish9997
      @angelfish9997 3 роки тому +10

      Go with it!Space X🌻

    • @Chelsea123Chii
      @Chelsea123Chii 3 роки тому +21

      I turned down a collage scholarship. The day after high school graduation I got on a bus from DC to Florida with no clue where I was getting off. I was homeless for a bit while training to become a pro wrestler. After 3 years of blood sweat and tears I made it to the big leagues and traveled the world. Did some more cool stuff after that. I’m current traveling for fun. I love the freedom. I also create visual art and I love quantum mechanics. I also had a user name “sky of blue” haha go for space x!!

    • @russellwilliam88
      @russellwilliam88 3 роки тому

      @@Chelsea123Chii what was your ring name?

    • @CosmicGlue
      @CosmicGlue 3 роки тому +1

      Rad

    • @tmo4330
      @tmo4330 3 роки тому +1

      I bet it's hard to stay married moving from one job to another.

  • @pedroroque8681
    @pedroroque8681 Рік тому +41

    This guy is a real alchemist. Indifferent towards opinions and fully connected to inner self.

  • @emank8137
    @emank8137 6 років тому +2315

    The reason why he's been so successful, is because he had a "go with the flow" attitude - he never had much ATTACHMENT to the OUTCOME. He put in his effort, but then he LET GO to wherever life took him. And it seems like that's what made all the difference :) It's like what Audrey Hepburn said: "I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; I never expected it to do anything special for me, yet I seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it."

    • @Ramax255
      @Ramax255 6 років тому +10

      Eman K Exactly

    • @bellasong7113
      @bellasong7113 6 років тому +9

      Serendipity

    • @TheDodo1224
      @TheDodo1224 6 років тому +17

      Thank you very much for that comment, you are a wise woman

    • @emank8137
      @emank8137 6 років тому +8

      Thank you.. but I'm actually a woman :)

    • @TheDodo1224
      @TheDodo1224 6 років тому +6

      Eman K Apologize, I edited my comment ☺️

  • @parisnchristlove
    @parisnchristlove 7 років тому +101

    I like his definition of success- 'the freedom to do whatever you want to do'. Well spoken.

    • @effiebug4278
      @effiebug4278 5 років тому

      That type of success? Requires money. Lots of it.

    • @hickyricky5913
      @hickyricky5913 2 роки тому +1

      @@effiebug4278 Magnus Walker started with... a near non-existent capital. He just had ideas and the willingness to act on them and give it a go, whether it succeeds or not. Trial and error.

    • @59jaguar
      @59jaguar 2 роки тому

      He reminds me a lot about myself.
      Lol

  • @lavenderbee3611
    @lavenderbee3611 4 роки тому +298

    With a name like Magnus how can you go wrong, he's a wizard creating his own reality with a tremendous amount of luck.

  • @mokydenan
    @mokydenan 3 роки тому +79

    It's really strange how Magnus' Talk feels so uncoordinated, but it fits the topic of "gut feeling" so perfectly. I think this talk fits the topic just perfectly. What an amazing guy.

  • @ParisQueen
    @ParisQueen 9 років тому +207

    He's not bragging about he's success, he's just giving he's success as an example that following your gut feeling will bring you success you just have to believe yourselfs!

  • @stevescott928
    @stevescott928 9 років тому +1968

    If you watch Magnus' body language throughout his talk, it perfectly explains why he has had such "luck" as some call it. He is constantly giving signals of indiference and curiosity. This combination leaves a person with vastly more options then having a predetermined outcome of how success need be found. Less boundries = more oppritunities. Most would have considered getting the wrong size pants bad luck or a negative experience. He did not. He simply made an adjusment so they would serve his needs better and went on with his day... make any sense?

    • @jessicathedancer1
      @jessicathedancer1 8 років тому +93

      +SS Minnow as Eckhart Tolle teaches… non resistance, non judgment, non attachment. Very powerful, this guy embodies that. Some might call it faith.

    • @ViciousMandy32
      @ViciousMandy32 8 років тому +13

      +SS Minnow Yeah true, but also less complex than that. He can see an opportunity.

    • @000Chill000
      @000Chill000 8 років тому +6

      Sure almighty righteous one (sarcasm)

    • @tostentwo
      @tostentwo 8 років тому +43

      +SS Minnow He leaves everything a bit open, like there is more to him that what shows. It keeps you wondering and paying attention. He is sneaky good at marketing his differences. The trick in all of how it has worked is that he has always had a profit motive lurking just enough to finance the crazy part.

    •  8 років тому +6

      +SS Minnow PERFECT SENSE

  • @operationada
    @operationada 7 років тому +1072

    this guy is amazing. i like how he mentioned how "we never asked anyone what they thought" and I think that's really important. because when you start to ask and you start to care, you're no longer doing it for you.

    • @daugh8587
      @daugh8587 7 років тому +10

      This was a meaningful addition. Thank you.

    • @fuzz2912
      @fuzz2912 6 років тому +16

      Elias Kinnunen failed? You must not have the faintest clue about "Serious Clothing" brand. The guy is a billionaire

    • @MohamedfrAagaou
      @MohamedfrAagaou 6 років тому

      Brown Roach .

    • @jessicacook9453
      @jessicacook9453 6 років тому +4

      I agree! I was just about to post that as well.. why be programmed to ask what others think about what makes you "you".

    • @johanna11980
      @johanna11980 6 років тому +15

      Also, the interesting thing about 'not' asking the opinions of others is that you don't have to listen to the "nay-sayers" and the "doom-predictors" ... whether or not someone is coming from a place of loving you or not, sometimes others cannot see the unique perspective that you may add to the world :)

  • @AsiatiqueMedia
    @AsiatiqueMedia 4 роки тому +1389

    This guy is the real life Forrest Gump, he doesn't think too much about it, he just does it

    • @joelonsdale
      @joelonsdale 4 роки тому +8

      Minus the autism.

    • @sheilabett
      @sheilabett 3 роки тому +8

      I would like your comment but it's so perfect as 111

    • @terryglass8225
      @terryglass8225 3 роки тому +1

      @@joelonsdale yy

    • @minimars3696
      @minimars3696 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly my thoughts)

    • @Hebenezer
      @Hebenezer 3 роки тому +1

      I had the same thought.

  • @bwest6275
    @bwest6275 8 років тому +40

    Magnus can tell a story well. And I like how candid he was when he said he didn't even know why he was invited to speak. But I think my favorite part was when he finished. He simply walked off the stage. He came, he conquered, he left. About as honest a presentation as you can have.

  • @HarrisonHoude
    @HarrisonHoude 8 років тому +36

    I love how chill Magnus is and how genuinely nice he seems.

    • @ZAPPABABURUUU
      @ZAPPABABURUUU 8 років тому

      +Harrison Houde His attitude reminds me of Casey Neistat

  • @bighank1972
    @bighank1972 8 років тому +18

    For those of you who think this man "stumbled through life and got lucky" I would suggest watching his movie. The full length version is on youtube. This man is focus and passion personified. He was not afraid to learn something new and use that focus and passion to do it better than others. He is a self made man and a role model regardless of how you think he looks.

  • @FunkyBaby01
    @FunkyBaby01 4 роки тому +86

    "Success is the freedom to decide what you want to do". Thank you, Magnus, will cherish this.

  • @ljurie
    @ljurie 5 років тому +440

    I think the key takeaway from this Magnus' story is action! Follow your gut feeling and take action! As Terance McKenna stated: "Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles."

    • @MasonOfLife
      @MasonOfLife 4 роки тому +24

      You’ll never win if you don’t play, you’ll never score if you don’t take a shot, you’ll never get anywhere if you don’t “give it a go”, we fall and fail, but we get back up again and try again, don’t let fear dominate your destiny!

    • @umitanonymous3400
      @umitanonymous3400 4 роки тому +1

      @@MasonOfLife That's it !

    • @laurentcambon
      @laurentcambon 4 роки тому +4

      Deep knowledge

    • @guidedbybreath2702
      @guidedbybreath2702 4 роки тому +13

      I think the key takeaway is that he wasn't really trying. He was just being, and moving from a very natural place of simple curiosity. Our try-hard culture has everyone fooled...

    • @wernerbeinhart2320
      @wernerbeinhart2320 4 роки тому +5

      Oooooor, he was just a dumbnut, who had no plan, got lucky with his pants business and from there on out, everything was easy peasy

  • @jerramy
    @jerramy 8 років тому +11

    I stumbled onto this video wondering what this homeless guy was doing on a TED talk. Little did I know he was a guy where everything he has touched in his life has turned to gold. I don't think it is just a matter of going with your gut feeling because he never had to chase any of it, THEY ALL CAME TO HIM! I'm sure that you need to have all the ingredients in place to make things happen, like passion, hard work, talent and a fearlessness to jump in to something new. But this is just laying the groundwork for creating the conditions so that when luck comes your way, you are ready for it to jump in and take it. For most, that luck comes along only occasionally, but for him, it seems, lady luck has been chasing him down all his life. Good on him.

  • @emmaaargh
    @emmaaargh 10 років тому +345

    all people saying it is just luck, if you do research you will find that many many success stories, maybe even all of them, come from people following their guts and doing what they love. this was the way steve jobs worked, and what he believed in. you may not know what it is like to have gut feelings because you have been ignoring them for so long, so just go out and live and do things you think you might like until one day you will feel it. it seems scary to follow your gut at first, but when your truly living vibrantly, you can really feel it and it's not that scary anymore, it's just exciting and fun.

    • @cflo1386
      @cflo1386 10 років тому +5

      I guess your gut brought you here my gut usually takes me to breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    • @emmaaargh
      @emmaaargh 10 років тому +3

      yeah it does that to

    • @EccentricFoxhole
      @EccentricFoxhole 10 років тому +1

      Emma Lillian lol you responded

    • @cflo1386
      @cflo1386 10 років тому

      Touche Emma, touche;

    • @LittleTed1000
      @LittleTed1000 9 років тому +5

      Emma Lillian In order to make any type of decent evaluation however you would need to see how many people followed their gut and failed miserably and then compare the numbers.
      Then you can say if there's no luck involved or not.

  • @zarakdorsett-morgan5222
    @zarakdorsett-morgan5222 4 роки тому +73

    Believe your dreams, reach your goals. People who say he's bragging are the people who are bitter about people meeting their goals.

    • @kaufmanat1
      @kaufmanat1 3 роки тому +1

      Take constant action toward your dreams, reach your goals. Belief alone gets you nowhere.

  • @JoeGator23
    @JoeGator23 7 років тому +87

    The secret is that he consistently works to move his top dreams forward... He aligns his own stars, so to speak, because he is driven for his own reward. He next applies his success as a platform to reach higher and higher.
    We all have this capability but it requires complete discipline and resourcefulness to get to this level. Being your own genuine person helps a lot...
    Happy looking humble winner. Good on him.

    • @I-talk-about-tough-topics
      @I-talk-about-tough-topics 6 років тому

      I don't think so. He is not focusing on goals or "reaching" for anything. That is the point. He just does what he does and accepts whatever comes along and makes the most of every situation. Someone else above (later) wrote that he is not attached to the outcome of anything he does. That may well be true. Maybe it is about creating freedom for yourself. None of these things he did would have happened if he'd been in a 9-to-5 office job, clean-shaven and never had the guts to ignore that kind of traditional "security". He's a bit like Steve Jobs.

  • @m3lisha
    @m3lisha 7 років тому +30

    What some may fail to see is that if things don't work out one way, at least you tried it and now you can move onto the next thing

  • @RSNDRUMS
    @RSNDRUMS 3 роки тому +55

    For the last 8 years I have put this video on when I can’t sleep. I’m doing it right now as I type. I don’t really know why, maybe it’s his voice or his story that’s comforting, but I thought I’d share that. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤘🏼

    • @suavecolombiano
      @suavecolombiano Місяць тому

      Magnus is a petrolhead version of Alan Watts

  • @mr_phoenyx_NYC4Eva
    @mr_phoenyx_NYC4Eva 10 місяців тому +2

    He's the embodiment of DGAF, and I love it. He moved on his impulses and his aspirations. True freedom!!

  • @rohitwestcoast
    @rohitwestcoast 2 роки тому +3

    The guy is pure gold; not even taken a single breath in the whole conversation. Amazing!

  • @jasminasinanbegovic6225
    @jasminasinanbegovic6225 5 років тому +35

    He makes me feeling like getting my dreames to be a reality is simply easy. And just love how he doesn't lose the Porsche out of his focus. Stay focused on your dreams.

  • @anthonymacconnell7179
    @anthonymacconnell7179 8 років тому +7

    I love this guy. One of the few people that doesn't put on a front to explain their success.

  • @maryannmattingly8215
    @maryannmattingly8215 3 роки тому +3

    I have watched hundreds of Ted talks given by people who speak publicly for a living. This man was the most articulate, easy to listen to and comprehend, confident and well-delivered of every single one of them!

  • @Danisimonecouture
    @Danisimonecouture 8 років тому +114

    I'm just taking over these comments. I love his nonchalant attitude about it all. Like so Porsche called me up, Jay Leno called me up, Top Gear picked up the footage, etc. etc. I love this dude.

    • @WeskerXM96E1
      @WeskerXM96E1 8 років тому +19

      Yeah i have read a few negative comments about this fella now and i think it is probably just down to jealousy sadly. The way that he has pretty much just gone with his "gut feeling" roll with the punches attitude is really refreshing in this day and age, and i immediately relate as i am English and Northern like him so knows where he comes from "literally".

    • @SteveRecFPS
      @SteveRecFPS 8 років тому +11

      I second that thought, seeing this name pop up on TEDx was an immediate click on the video, coming from the car world, he is well known, and ive followed him for little under a year after hearing about his character in need for speed 2015, all the people in that game all became car legends in some way, and thats my goal. For the majority its just some homeless looking man. But hes actually a living " I dont care what you think about me" attitude. It makes life alot easier and makes you become a leader, a boss, and not a slave to something bigger then you.

    • @jaikaranmohan9015
      @jaikaranmohan9015 7 років тому

      Great speech

    • @jaikaranmohan9015
      @jaikaranmohan9015 7 років тому

      How could get on tedx

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 7 років тому

      Social Media by Dezine with Dani Egypt i love you

  • @codywarren1631
    @codywarren1631 6 років тому +7

    "we never asked anyone that they thought" is beyond powerful. Right when you start wondering what people think is the moment you already did. Do you

  • @acramish
    @acramish 6 років тому +113

    The coolest TED I've watched. I have a tendency to go against my gut feeling and do the "safest" bet. This is probably the time to do the leap of faith.

    • @benevolentdictator2315
      @benevolentdictator2315 4 роки тому +7

      How did that choice work out for you?

    • @SchitzNGigglez
      @SchitzNGigglez 3 роки тому

      yeah! how did that work out for you?

    • @acramish
      @acramish 2 роки тому +10

      Wow! Never thought I'd stumble upon this comment again. Well, one thing's for sure, I did, and I put myself out of misery.
      This will be a bit long.
      Before, I was practically dragging my feet to work. I stayed because it was a full-time job (with retirement benefits and all). But I have terrible bosses, not all of them but most of them. They won't believe you when you call in sick, they will ask for your opinion just to tell you that theirs is right (they tend to resort to their "tried and tested" methods but they're expecting different results, and for that reason, us young ones just kept mum during meetings even when we can offer other ways of doing things), and you always have to justify your overtime work even when they just gave you the work when you're about to clock out.
      I resigned not knowing where to go next (I wouldn't recommend it, though). I just got lucky that when I talked to a former mentor, she immediately offered me projects. Sure, I wasn't a full-time employee, but my salary doubled and I got to travel the country (as part of the job). Fast forward to today, I love my work now. I consider my workspace as a safe space where I can express myself freely and where my opinions were considered.

    • @buzz6989
      @buzz6989 Рік тому

      Pls update us

  • @faceinthecrowd5810
    @faceinthecrowd5810 4 роки тому +36

    As an artist for more than 4 decades. The is nice to hear a story of a creative follower of one’s gut who has been lead into prosperity, more of us find something different than that. I cant even begin to express the reality of the artist’s path, the continuing production of new art and the dust it all collects as it takes its space in a corner of another room of my house. The stacks of written material that has fueled hope and despair, the sense of doing, doing, and accepting the small radius of impact my work effects....its good for me, its therapeutic I suppose. I remember years ago when singer john melencamp, had a story done about his paintings, already a “super star” and one touch of a paintbrush and boom, acknowledged painter, while I’d been hunched over oil paint for 15 years....that line of thinking does nothing positive.
    So it was great to listen to Magnus this morning, during this pandemic, these strange days. I will hike in the frozen upstate New York woods today, light the old pot belly stove in my studio and sand wood for the 5th straight day, shoot some target archery and be grateful that I continue to stay on the artist’s path, my die has been cast a long time ago. I am an artist, I don’t follow, i prosper enough mowing lawns and plowing snow all the art-glory is fun to imagine but not what most of us will get, do it for your gut.

    • @jackcaptain5476
      @jackcaptain5476 3 роки тому +2

      The return for your efforts sounds fit reward. Enjoy your shoot.

  • @jimiplayscobo5877
    @jimiplayscobo5877 4 роки тому +235

    I've always told my daughters from day one to never judge a book by it's cover. You never know what can be hiding behind the facade :) Peace

    • @miketomlin6040
      @miketomlin6040 4 роки тому +3

      I tell mine, never judge a cover by the book. I jest I don't have any daughters
      , children are so judgemental!

    • @ifwecouldvote
      @ifwecouldvote 3 роки тому +2

      are they hot?

    • @jimiplayscobo5877
      @jimiplayscobo5877 3 роки тому +1

      @@ifwecouldvote Is your Mother a hottie?

    • @ifwecouldvote
      @ifwecouldvote 3 роки тому

      @@jimiplayscobo5877 yes, she's beautiful. I guess you're saying that your daughters are fugly then?

    • @obiwan5999
      @obiwan5999 3 роки тому +2

      But this isn't a facade, this is who he is, not hiding anything. That's the point.

  • @mumpygumboo8554
    @mumpygumboo8554 10 років тому +8

    This guy is a good example of being open to opportunities that present themselves and taking advantage of them. He is ultimately an extremely flexible individual.

  • @paulmont9094
    @paulmont9094 4 роки тому +53

    Kudos for summarizing a lifetime so cheerfully and concisely. Carefree, optimistic and charismatic

  • @franksteinhilber2222
    @franksteinhilber2222 3 роки тому +16

    I always listen to my gut , and the few times I didnt ended in regret ! This man is truly living the dream ,

  • @inversemedia
    @inversemedia 8 років тому +197

    Magnus says it at 11:49-12:02: "I had passion... if you've got the will, desire, put motivation in [determination], and are focused, things tend to happen. A little bit of luck and a leap of faith help as well."
    Do not judge a man's character by his looks. I have worked in the corporate world and met many traditional looking people whose values I do not respect. I had the pleasure of accidentally meeting Magnus and his lovely wife Karen once. They kindly invited me, a total stranger, to join them at their cafe table sharing their food, drink and conversation. I was not dressed in any manner that communicated I was a production manager for this event. I believe his success is also based in something additional to his comments above, he explores unknown situations with honesty, curiosity and willingness to share.

    • @andrewkelts3277
      @andrewkelts3277 7 років тому +1

      What's the trouble. ...

    • @athena_the_hun1097
      @athena_the_hun1097 7 років тому +1

      inversemedia great summation. More important than looks

    • @XeravixGaming
      @XeravixGaming 7 років тому +4

      thanks for sharing that story!

    • @mate6mty
      @mate6mty 7 років тому

      He says no education ,,,He must have left something out and very important cause managing a mom aand pap business will need administration skill to make it a big business

    • @LaGrandeBayou
      @LaGrandeBayou 7 років тому +1

      I think he left out that Magnus has great intuition and self discipline. Clearly he lacks something (what man doesn't?), but whatever it is, it's not substantial enough to impede his progressive successes

  • @jaredwhite571
    @jaredwhite571 3 роки тому +22

    A lot of times, if you’re open to it, and meet it half-way, you find yourself enjoying content that speaks to you in profoundly satisfying ways-this talk by Magnus did just that for me.

  • @solomonthefoolish
    @solomonthefoolish 4 роки тому +206

    This man looks exactly like what I thought somebody who says go with your gut feeling should.

    • @KittyyPurrr
      @KittyyPurrr 4 роки тому +5

      Right 😂

    • @SovereignStatesman
      @SovereignStatesman 4 роки тому +3

      Nom Nom: If your gut tells you never to shave or cut your hair

    • @dallolapp356
      @dallolapp356 4 роки тому +2

      I was going to comment this.

    • @dobri123123
      @dobri123123 3 роки тому +1

      you dont need a gut feeling to spot haters and losers obviously xD striving to bring down others in order to feed their pathetic ego.

    • @infinite_consciousness6
      @infinite_consciousness6 3 роки тому +1

      Lmao🤣

  • @jayrivera54
    @jayrivera54 4 роки тому +33

    I'm trying all along as I heard Magnus tell his story to catch my breath. My pulse was racing as I realized that what he was saying was something I knew about (the 'gut feeling'), but never really went with it. This has really hit home for me. Thank you.

  • @slimcharles5856
    @slimcharles5856 8 років тому +40

    This guy builds sweet porches, I have seen a video on him and his cars years ago, and shows that you must want it, really want it, no matter what you're need is you must not let anyone take you off the track you know you should be on.

    • @Z4Zander
      @Z4Zander 7 років тому +1

      Front or back porches?Porsche

  • @Marketspoons
    @Marketspoons 8 років тому +276

    Magnus's inspiration he exodus is that he follows his own road by being him self.
    Follow his inspiration not his road!
    Happiness comes from being satisfied within ourselves on our own path, not with external material success and having possessions we desire just because others have them.

    • @WeskerXM96E1
      @WeskerXM96E1 8 років тому +17

      Yes i think that is bang on, follow your own road as he is still on his own journey.

    • @cheriew2512
      @cheriew2512 8 років тому +3

      Yes, thank u

    • @urmama54
      @urmama54 8 років тому +1

      Fahk uhb Darrell

    • @TheBlueskyson
      @TheBlueskyson 7 років тому +4

      Not sure who i prefer, Darrell or Magnus.

    • @lucasmontenegro8938
      @lucasmontenegro8938 7 років тому +4

      That's a worthy reminder, thank you!

  • @johnmariano47
    @johnmariano47 6 років тому +45

    Taking a leap of faith with the gut feel = trust = letting go and making do of whatever comes. Sewing Kit Creativity. He learned to trust his instincts, creativity, and most importantly his ability and trust to overcome probable challenges and survive in any situation he may be in. Making the Hard Decisions. Having the Porsche dream and passion with the letter is a spark, forces of attraction working combined with non- attachment of outcome. coupled with being Wise on Money in deciding for the building, Closing Serious Down, the universe just unfolded the rest of the story. Sir Magnus Walker, Thanks!

    • @garystevedunlap572
      @garystevedunlap572 6 років тому +1

      Jay Em you have taken his talk and removed the extraneous babble and stated the purest form of his presentation. That’s very cool indeed.

  • @monicajohnson639
    @monicajohnson639 Рік тому +2

    Magnus Walker is absolutely wonderful as a motivational speaker who just shares himself naturally and without apologizing for being who he is - thanks to TEDx Talks for noticing.

  • @freeyourmind112358
    @freeyourmind112358 5 років тому +159

    I love how you can tell he's not a professional speaker. He has his hands in his pockets the whole time, but still gives a great talk. Its cute

    • @WassupWassup123
      @WassupWassup123 5 років тому +8

      @Gregory Franklin and that is also how he got here

    • @alexanderstyrlander7991
      @alexanderstyrlander7991 5 років тому +7

      Haha, yea.... Cant stand speakers or leaders who has been trained to do so. Its a natural ability nothing that can be learned authentically.

    • @bunathan2485
      @bunathan2485 5 років тому +4

      He's just him 😂

    • @veevaughn
      @veevaughn 4 роки тому +1

      Hugh Ropp in all seriousness. you’re why i love the youtube comment section.

    • @yankee2666
      @yankee2666 4 роки тому +1

      Cute is an engaging attribute for little children and puppies - not adults.

  • @TheEL894
    @TheEL894 7 років тому +11

    This guy is the real deal. He follows his own passion talents and intuition. Go Magnus. I appreciate your sincerity.

  • @roguecitizen9146
    @roguecitizen9146 6 років тому +8

    Love his simple quote, "It doesn't matter what you have, just get out and drive"

  • @joshzaring
    @joshzaring 11 місяців тому +1

    been living this way my entire life. Sometimes successfully, sometimes unsuccessfully. The key is the balance between believing in yourself and being realistic when something isn’t working. Having multiple interests doesn’t hurt either.

  •  4 роки тому +47

    This guy is totally out of the Matrix. I loved so much this talk, it's my new Ted fav; I saw it twice today, one by myself and another with my 16 year old son and he also loved it and loved Magnus.

  • @CrizzyCrossings
    @CrizzyCrossings 7 років тому +1470

    This guy has the coolness of the Big Lebowski and the luck of Forest Gump

  • @jasonmateus924
    @jasonmateus924 3 роки тому +11

    4 years later, watching this again, still AWESOME

  • @marys4565
    @marys4565 Рік тому +2

    I've always followed my gut feeling. It's taken me to 3 different states and back to 1 of them. I dont know why I'm still here, I want to head to another, my gut tells me no.
    I love this guy's layed back attitude, yet he's gotten so far.
    Enjoyed listening to him

    • @bettyharrison9537
      @bettyharrison9537 Рік тому +1

      My gut feeling is usually wrong. Careful consideration doesn't work either. It's luck and serendipity, my friend. Remember to be grateful.

  • @ccorrechet
    @ccorrechet 7 років тому +214

    THIS GUY IS A LEGEND

  • @WadeWilson-
    @WadeWilson- 8 років тому +4240

    I love how Magnus looks like a homeless person but has more cash than most people.

    • @WadeWilson-
      @WadeWilson- 8 років тому +16

      alex li
      lol that's right

    • @whodatboi2567
      @whodatboi2567 8 років тому +142

      legit thought he was a dude they got off the street

    • @hervehaddad341
      @hervehaddad341 8 років тому +25

      It's a true person, nice , he did' need to hide behind an appearance

    • @ScythesBlade
      @ScythesBlade 7 років тому +18

      I mean, he sorta is. He was on the street... and though he has a nice house and all now, I guess... sorta never stopped.

    • @MrPaska78
      @MrPaska78 7 років тому +15

      SO FUCKIN WHAT? BITCH!

  • @lru1116
    @lru1116 3 роки тому +169

    Damn he went to LA at 19, homeless, no support system, not even a citizen, no plan at all, and managed to be able to quickly be able to support himself and then run his own business in 3 years. This was before everyone had cellphones and internet access.

  • @perrygeraghty2785
    @perrygeraghty2785 8 місяців тому

    I saw this guy with the long hair and long beard in the column to the right side of my screen and intuition(gut feeling) said, listen to this guys story. Amazing. You are an inspiration. Keeping on rockin' man.

  • @EIKOFILMS
    @EIKOFILMS 8 років тому +10

    "Arnd er cheers n all the best" gotta love this guy

  • @skyeparker1333
    @skyeparker1333 5 років тому +1815

    19 minutes of brutally humble flexing

    • @hollywoodartchick9740
      @hollywoodartchick9740 4 роки тому +32

      Thanks - I was wondering if I was the only one who noticed

    • @userer4579
      @userer4579 4 роки тому +32

      AKA humble brag

    • @xopi2521
      @xopi2521 4 роки тому +40

      Not particularly humble. Just brag.

    • @SnoWman7171
      @SnoWman7171 4 роки тому +13

      in a way yeahxD but inspiring

    • @okk2776
      @okk2776 4 роки тому +54

      @@xopi2521 it's no bragging, you just don't like seeing the easier success of others get over it lmao he did well and it's something to congratulate on he litteraly told all his life

  • @GhostTrigger4023
    @GhostTrigger4023 7 місяців тому

    Success equals Freedom. He understands the importance of saying yes to opportunities. Very important quality. Thanks for the Talk.

  • @danaleblanc6211
    @danaleblanc6211 6 років тому +9

    Love his consistent use of "we" in this story!

  • @TrackMonkey327
    @TrackMonkey327 3 роки тому +7

    Fascinating. I like how he doesn't let not having the education or training stop him from pursuing his passions.

  • @knowledgeCity254
    @knowledgeCity254 4 роки тому +9

    Humility and Greatness go hand in hand. Humbled!

  • @krissecor2031
    @krissecor2031 Рік тому +2

    a beautiful man inside and out... thank you Magnus for sharing your truth.

  • @mollymccarron331
    @mollymccarron331 6 років тому +6

    So random that I found this. Magnus that was my old loft. I love living there and I'm glad you still have it..

  • @cole9185
    @cole9185 7 років тому +140

    I honestly love people like this. I admire them. Im fascinated by them. Damn, I highly applause!

  • @Godisgreat-777
    @Godisgreat-777 4 роки тому +4

    1977 was the year I was born. Lately, I constantly see the number 77 and then I have this video in my recommendations. Hmmm....🤔. These types of things don’t ever happen by mistake. Thank you for the video. God bless everyone here!❤️🙏🏼

  • @ghostship5467
    @ghostship5467 Рік тому

    I have said for years that if my head isn't happy with making a decision, then I'll ask my gut. Your presentation has just reedified that process. Terrific story Magnus.

  • @johnnylikestobatman
    @johnnylikestobatman 5 років тому +19

    A lot of people may think Magnus' success was luck and passion, to some degree absolutely, but the most priceless lesson from Magnus is the fact that a heavy metal guy can sew and redesign pants just because he had to.

    • @denaturner8871
      @denaturner8871 5 років тому

      What an incredibly narrow scope to see the vast expanses of humanity through. I imagine that could become very lonely and boring limiting one's view in such a way, and to be self imposed feels tragic to me.

    • @saviour4743
      @saviour4743 2 роки тому

      Well said plus some

  • @tobyhallam4750
    @tobyhallam4750 3 роки тому +6

    Wow. OMG Ive got so many parallels with Magnus.
    I grew up in Sheffield in the 80's too. In fact I went to the same school as Magnus (Silverdale Comprehensive), but 3 years later than him. I never knew him.
    I also went to America on a "Camp America" (actually Work America) programme, and had some amazing life changing experiences, and fell in love with heavy metal at the same time.
    Later on, back in the UK I bought a Porsche 924, and fell in love with Porsches.
    I didnt have the same level of success as Magnus, but I have no regrets, and I absolutely followed my gut.

    • @Spilkyy
      @Spilkyy Рік тому

      Love your story man 🫶🏼

  • @steadfastcoward
    @steadfastcoward 5 років тому +5

    Not knowing what a TED talk is is a big boost for TED.

  • @jayandkellimillwood6615
    @jayandkellimillwood6615 2 роки тому +2

    As of my commenting, this vid posting is 8 yrs old. This thought reminds me of "great songs are timeless". I appreciate the insight that SS Minnow brought to us 6 yrs ago, "He is constantly giving signals of indifference and curiosity... vastly more options." What a wonderful alchemical moment. I am so very grateful, have so much gratitude for all the millions of ppl and their efforts that brought this amazing moment of growth to my microcosm, my sphere of reality. blessings!

    • @sage9836
      @sage9836 2 роки тому

      Reading the comments makes me feel like I am seeing humanity being tender and observant.

  • @djcrobo2877
    @djcrobo2877 5 років тому +6

    The overall message I got from this, other than trust your gut, was be yourself! Do what you enjoy and like. Enjoy your life, you'll meet Kool people along the way and opportunities and doors will open that you would have never even seen or thought of. You'll be blessed and you'll bless and inspire others along the way! 🤗 Have a great day and be yourself!

  • @Bacxaber
    @Bacxaber 8 років тому +113

    Take a drink every time he says Porsche.

  • @joey551
    @joey551 7 років тому +1150

    This is a case of don't judge a book by its cover.

    • @mallorymcguire833
      @mallorymcguire833 6 років тому +21

      I wouldn't judge him, I just wouldn't want to live with him, kiss him (or stand next to him)

    • @richardfinlayson1524
      @richardfinlayson1524 6 років тому +54

      well i would trust someone who looks like magnus way more than i would trust a straight looking dude

    • @babyjeevitha
      @babyjeevitha 6 років тому +1

      Mallory McGuire me too i wanna hug him great guy

    • @claytonmeador8382
      @claytonmeador8382 6 років тому +1

      ide do more than hug him if i had a chance...just hadda say..!!! 😋😍😋
      _ lickety-lick lick style..! 👅👅👅 just hope he well endowed for dt pleasures...mhmmm! Yeah..!!! 😋💋

    • @khalilrazak6486
      @khalilrazak6486 6 років тому +2

      Exactly.

  • @AllHustleNoLuck8Gaming
    @AllHustleNoLuck8Gaming 4 роки тому +11

    I clicked on this because I recall him from a need for speed game , his Porsche was fast af....nice to see he's a real person

  • @nicholasfitz
    @nicholasfitz 3 роки тому +5

    This man is the epitome of going with the flow

  • @donnabradley
    @donnabradley 6 років тому +4

    Love this!! Great story and great words of wisdom!! Follow your gut & everything in life is a stepping stone to success!! Love what you do & it never feels like work! I have been self employed since I was 19.. First a house cleaning business for 18 years because it was better than being stuck in a building every day doing office work.. then a book keeping business that I only had for a year.. then started a home based business 15 years ago and I travel the world and run my business on my phone!

  • @vmcfmvct2352
    @vmcfmvct2352 2 місяці тому

    I hope people realize that his story wouldn’t work in any other time, place, or with anyone else but him. It’s nothing short of amazing and impressive!

  • @markanthonygarrett6264
    @markanthonygarrett6264 8 років тому +246

    I really love this topic, it's quite a story of success. The simplicity of this man is a beautiful lesson of life. Great speech!

    • @jenalyntinai2805
      @jenalyntinai2805 8 років тому +3

      Hi there Mr. Garrett, I watched your videos and so touching, very inspiring,I keep following all your sites and it gives me encouragement and strengths to life, I never heard any negative from your videos. Such a heart fulfilling video, I can't wait to see more of it.

    • @Shamaduda
      @Shamaduda 8 років тому +3

      He is a liar, look it up. Its basically a pyramid scheme except he is wasting your time and emotions over money...well unless you buy his bullshit books

    • @lilred00051
      @lilred00051 8 років тому +1

      Jenalyn Tinai o09 ? OR KJL JJJJJPPPJJJJJJJJ JMJJJJJJJM0 PPJ PENNY

    • @soonersciencenerd383
      @soonersciencenerd383 8 років тому +1

      Mark Anthony Garrett and why must we be complicated? what's wrong with be simple, minimalist, and happy?

    • @peterhill7780
      @peterhill7780 7 років тому

      Mark Anthony Garrett .

  • @carlic7923
    @carlic7923 4 роки тому +12

    I followed my gut feeling and was inspired by this TED TALK.
    Wow! Was I suprised to find out we weren't going to find out about fermented foods
    🤣😂🤣
    ~ Blessings ~

  • @AlanDavid
    @AlanDavid Рік тому +3

    He has a knack for putting himself in the right place, at the right time.

  • @John01ization
    @John01ization 8 років тому +2318

    I Quit My Job Today

    • @tomasspolis9887
      @tomasspolis9887 8 років тому +8

      Why?

    • @John01ization
      @John01ization 8 років тому +294

      lll TomViolent lll​ Because I realized I am worth more than what my job was paying me.

    • @tomasspolis9887
      @tomasspolis9887 8 років тому +6

      Sad story :c

    • @eugeniate4961
      @eugeniate4961 8 років тому +89

      You´ll get a better one for sure

    • @John01ization
      @John01ization 8 років тому +91

      Eugenia Te Thank You, I really appreciate it. Means a lot.

  • @martymakeupartist
    @martymakeupartist 9 років тому +295

    what about all of those who have gone with their gut feelings and failed...I would love to hear a tedtalk about that

    • @jeroen6920
      @jeroen6920 9 років тому +36

      +martymakeupartist "Succes is the freedom to do what you want to do". So in the philosophy of Magnus: the ones who failed didn't follow their gut feeling.

    • @carlitoxb110
      @carlitoxb110 9 років тому +64

      Success is not about having a bunch of cars or money, its about feeling complete and conform with your self and your achievements

    • @stevescott928
      @stevescott928 9 років тому +14

      +martymakeupartist Well, maybe you should follow your passion and be the one to give that TED talk. Id watch it.

    • @martymakeupartist
      @martymakeupartist 9 років тому +1

      Awww, thanks you r 2 sweet :-)

    • @Animusapertus
      @Animusapertus 8 років тому +2

      +martymakeupartist Watch the Monica Lewinsky ted talk

  • @Witzomania
    @Witzomania 4 роки тому +11

    I like this. That's what I have always done, aside from addiction that had to be overcome, I can relate. The "leap of faith" and "going with the gut feeling", I have not yet been as "lucky" and my success is more in the satisfaction of the "freedom" derived from just doing what I like, and what I want. I love the talk from Magnus, especially that he is very humble, considering his accomplishments.

  • @vernise11
    @vernise11 Рік тому

    This is one of my favorite talks! For me it’s his style, he’s not dressed corporate which is a good look for him. Most look like corporate people and this change is comforting for someone who would love to do a Ted Talk in the future.

  • @lancewhitehorse1703
    @lancewhitehorse1703 6 років тому +578

    This idea I believe originated with Socrates, who believed that the "gut feeling" or strongest thought in your head was essentially GOD telling you what to do

    • @tikitiki4391
      @tikitiki4391 5 років тому +7

      Wow! Nice!

    • @isoufo
      @isoufo 5 років тому +19

      @Daniel Paulson There's something to it.

    • @adamchapman3358
      @adamchapman3358 5 років тому +13

      Listening to the gut takes trianing to consistantly act upon it. Well worth the time

    • @corbinlandreth
      @corbinlandreth 5 років тому +63

      The "gut" feeling is actually poorly understood. Most people don't realize that their entire body has neuronic connections, and while your brain is the clustered center of neurons, it is not the only part of your neuronic system. Your "main" brain thinks in its own ways, but so too does the rest of your body in its own way. To ignore your gut feeling is to ignore an important part of your thought process that you dismiss because the "feelings" don't seem concrete enough to hold their own in the face of reason. Its basically the same as ignoring the "voice" in your head when you think and making decisions based on only the "logic" part of your brain. Like Spock.

    • @benevolentdictator2315
      @benevolentdictator2315 4 роки тому +2

      George Soros swears by it.

  • @mesomeone8684
    @mesomeone8684 5 років тому +7

    The best ted talk I've watched, given my personality this is what I find inspiring. Not the typical textbook lifestyle. Thanks Magnus! So motivational. Rock on.

  • @jackieeick
    @jackieeick 5 років тому +9

    Hey, im from sheffield too. Went to California in 89 and lived there 26 years. My sons grew up in Southern Cal and graduated CSFAnd USC. Im 62 as of 25th dec lol. Im watching you and living
    Back in Sheffileld very depressed. Icouldnt afford to live in California after divorce.
    I would love to talk to ypu as lived half my life in California and 18 months i. FLORIDA.
    I totaly resonate with everything you say. Thank you!,,,

    • @TOMinPDX
      @TOMinPDX 4 роки тому

      I'm from Sheffield and a friend of mine in California (also from Sheffield) sent me a link to this video. I moved to San Francisco in ‘89 lived there 5+ years, worked as a bike messenger. Had lived in Boston and Key West before that. Originally went to Boston from Sheffield. In Oregon now living in isolation from the coronavirus. 👍

  • @markbeeman3093
    @markbeeman3093 3 роки тому +1

    You are what you think you are. I tell people around me what I intend to do. That solidifies my intentions and it lives in other people's heads. That motivates me to follow through.

  • @grahamlupton
    @grahamlupton 4 роки тому +5

    I'm from Sheffield too originally, born in 63, although I applaud all his achievements I'm shocked to hear he's lost his Yorkshire accent, although when overseas it helps when people can understand what you are actually saying :-)

    • @leighdavis8188
      @leighdavis8188 3 роки тому

      His accent is still there. He's trying hard...but very much still sounds like a sheffielder. I've lived here 40 years, and still sound fresh of the boat!

  • @emilecrowther8594
    @emilecrowther8594 4 роки тому +3

    He deserves his humble pie. Magnus just lives.

    • @thisbogo5356
      @thisbogo5356 4 роки тому

      Formal education tends to fail true genius..

  • @gregestee9099
    @gregestee9099 3 роки тому +3

    Wow!!! There are others like me. I was born 1968. Then London at 16. Then Austria, canary Island, Japan, United States and Los Angeles. Harley-Davidson was my thing. Spent over 5 years riding throughout Canada and United States. I have seven journals waiting to be written and organized. When my gut tells me to start writing a book, I will remember You and your story sir. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings and peace be with you. This is 653 radio Canada 73s. 27.385 Usb. +. Lab. World wide radio operator

    • @blindwax8116
      @blindwax8116 Рік тому +1

      Yeee buddy

    • @chyriseevershed7009
      @chyriseevershed7009 5 місяців тому

      what are you waiting for.your experiences are inspiring ,and you won't be getting any younger! go for it! you have everything to win...

  • @onyebuchikingsley3172
    @onyebuchikingsley3172 2 роки тому

    One word that You kept repeating was "Took the leap of faith" Thank you for motivating me with the word

  • @dafedora7327
    @dafedora7327 7 років тому +76

    I'm stealing the name Magnus Walker and using it for my next playthrough on Fallout 4 and Wasteland 2. Dude's name is fucking badass.

    • @jamesbarnes8854
      @jamesbarnes8854 6 років тому +2

      He even said he is a heavy metal guy...I would rock it in Cyberpunk 2077

    • @johhycash5097
      @johhycash5097 6 років тому

      u are totally Lame fekhead

    • @dulcet_lemn6466
      @dulcet_lemn6466 6 років тому

      You're absolutely right
      "Magnus Walker" sounds bloody epic

  • @inimacam3945
    @inimacam3945 3 роки тому +7

    Magnus is the man . Beautiful talk . Thank you .

  • @amyargyle5575
    @amyargyle5575 7 років тому +6

    Happened upon this accidentally and THANK YOU!! The title grabbed me and your story kept me! So inspiring! "Success really is the freedom to do whatever you want". Absolutely love your message