“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s unbecoming everything that isn’t you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.”
Caldwell is so emotional, so sensitive, and this side of his personality passes on to us. I don't know a person who didn't cry at the end of the film, when he and KJ finish the climb. Caldwell is both an angel and a sacred monster.
ps. Funny story. One day my daughter came home from middle school and said her gym teacher was teaching them about how to climb. I kind of shrugged it off as a bit of a climber myself. Went to parent teacher night and the guy was Mike Caldwell lol.
His character truly came alive when he decided to wait for his partner Kevin to send pitch 19 on dawn wall instead of pushing ahead and leaving him behind. Great guy
3 years ago.... I watched you projecting this climb just before my, now husband, proposed to me in El Cap Meadow. He said I made it hard for him to say his "speech" because all I could talk about was how awesome it was that you were projecting it. Climbing is our world to(bouldering and sport), and we look up to you for inspiration.... Good work, on the wall, and on this show. Very well done.
Probably won't read this Tommy, sure you're super busy, but as a climber myself, knowing just a little of your struggles inspires me as I chase my own "impossible" dreams. As a new father I really appreciate your view on hardships and the opportunity that lies within them. It is clear to me that you truly understand the phrase Carpe Diem, and live it each day. As person in the spotlight I can't think of any other pro athlete that I respect more or would rather spend time with, climb with or even shake the hand of. Thanks for everything you do and have done for the wonderful sport of rock climbing. And I thank you most for the attitude and commitment to hard work and self determination. I hope I have the chance to meet you somewhere along the way. Happy sending wherever the peaks and cliffs call you! - Josh, Salt Lake
Just Lost the same part of the same finger. Was having a really hard time dealing with it right up until seeing this. Thank you Tommy. Although I had an extraordinary accident, I wont allow it to limit me to live an un-extraordinary life. 6 year update - I’m now a paramedic. Just like the people that came to help me the day of my accident, I now help others.
Anyone who has faced tremendous challenge can at least begin to grasp what you describe here, Tommy. I truly bow to you. As a former national level competitive gymnast, I have found myself perturbed by sports announcers who clearly have no idea of the complexity and precision required of a gymnast ... yet my own experiences feel rather minor compared to what you went through so humbly/triumphantly. How wonderful of you to share this story!! Thank you!
Love your finishing thoughts in your book. Your growth all leading to the realization that your value was founded in how much you gave to others and that climbing was merely the first venue. The biggest disservice would be to discount your climbing but I think many people are excited to see the future of what you offer. Thank you for being an inspiration but more importantly a foundation and rock for your family.
Watching the Dawn Wall now..God said let's go all out when we make this one let's call him Tommy Caldwell. What an inspiration 👏 he doing something that I first off could never achieve and he's doing it like he was born to for this🙏🧗♀️💪
I just finished watching your Ted Talk Tommy.... Thank you... for your example of perseverance and your dogged determination!! Wow... It was great to hear you share your motivation for the climb and in brief your commitment to tackle Dawn Wall... Congratulations for not giving up on your 'research project!'.. :-)
Very well done. Great talk and a much needed message. Thanks for your living your dream and inspiring us all to live ours as well, pushing "barriers" which are only really potential "projects" as you call them.
i saw the documentary of his climbing the Dawn Wall; i think he was a brave man when he pushed that guy off the cliff; what a great protector...I was thinking from the GF's perpective. He had sheer determination to conquer the Dawn Wall. I was very impressed.
I watched this documentary on Netflix and it was absolutely amazing. It really goes to show what a human person can endure and really do in their lifetime man I feel so unaccomplished LOL
+Aiz Yasser Montes Lima I reached out grabbed the gun strap that was still over his shoulder and i pulled as hard as i could and he arched backwards falling freely. A wheezing thud broke the silence from far below.
She cheated on him and banged another guy. That and she kept repeatedly talking about how she never rly loved him but felt indebted to him for saving her life.
Wish more of the younger generation had that attitude. Most young men these days are all into entitlement, metrosexualism, being lazy and taking lazy way out, avoiding pain and hardship at all cost, and finding any far fetched way to protray themselves as some kind of victim.
Kinda unfair to compare Everest to the Dawn Wall as they're totally different types of climbing. More people have summited Everest than completed the Dawn Wall. Everest is more so mountaineering and a good part of it is just "follow the leader;" plus, you're still tied in on some parts of the climb. Falling does not necessarily mean you die. While it's technical, it's not the most technical or deadly climb in the world. What makes Everest so difficult is the weather and altitude, not the technicality. Not to knock Everest though, it's definitely an achievement that the average person cannot do but once again, you're comparing two totally different sports. In fact, you don't necessarily have to be a climber to summit everest. However, you've gotta be more than just a climber to free climb the Dawn Wall.
I have heard eulogies at funerals more exciting than his speech --- so fake --- not coming from the heart -- kind of like a politician's pitch for election
“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s unbecoming everything that isn’t you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.”
Very true cpcnw, well put.
Deep
Caldwell is so emotional, so sensitive, and this side of his personality passes on to us. I don't know a person who didn't cry at the end of the film, when he and KJ finish the climb. Caldwell is both an angel and a sacred monster.
just watched The Dawn Wall movie. Excellent. Unbelievable achievement.
Same here. Incredible story. The perseverance of this guy is inspiring.
Same! He's awesome!
ps. Funny story. One day my daughter came home from middle school and said her gym teacher was teaching them about how to climb. I kind of shrugged it off as a bit of a climber myself. Went to parent teacher night and the guy was Mike Caldwell lol.
FyGary Schmidt
r/ThatHappened
@@justinkoh4594 It's not a particularly exciting story to make up Justoh...
@@justinkoh4594 r/nothingeverhappens also this isn’t Reddit
Çocuk ıpııpııpıpıpııpııppıpııpppıppıppııııpıpııppıııppııpıpıpııppııpıpppııppııpııpıııpııııııpı
Tommy, you are a true legend!
His character truly came alive when he decided to wait for his partner Kevin to send pitch 19 on dawn wall instead of pushing ahead and leaving him behind. Great guy
@@highlyfavored2434 Yeah exactly ! I always think about that decision by Tommy. He has such a strong character.
3 years ago.... I watched you projecting this climb just before my, now husband, proposed to me in El Cap Meadow. He said I made it hard for him to say his "speech" because all I could talk about was how awesome it was that you were projecting it. Climbing is our world to(bouldering and sport), and we look up to you for inspiration.... Good work, on the wall, and on this show. Very well done.
Probably won't read this Tommy, sure you're super busy, but as a climber myself, knowing just a little of your struggles inspires me as I chase my own "impossible" dreams.
As a new father I really appreciate your view on hardships and the opportunity that lies within them. It is clear to me that you truly understand the phrase Carpe Diem, and live it each day.
As person in the spotlight I can't think of any other pro athlete that I respect more or would rather spend time with, climb with or even shake the hand of. Thanks for everything you do and have done for the wonderful sport of rock climbing.
And I thank you most for the attitude and commitment to hard work and self determination. I hope I have the chance to meet you somewhere along the way. Happy sending wherever the peaks and cliffs call you!
- Josh, Salt Lake
Best TED talk I've ever seen. Tommy is the man.
Just Lost the same part of the same finger. Was having a really hard time dealing with it right up until seeing this. Thank you Tommy. Although I had an extraordinary accident, I wont allow it to limit me to live an un-extraordinary life.
6 year update - I’m now a paramedic. Just like the people that came to help me the day of my accident, I now help others.
r
If u like this, watch The Dawn Wall. Dude is a beast! As a human and a climber.
👍
how has your recovery been?
Props to you!
A young man who climbed an actual mountain, who has in turn inspired thousands to climb many metaphorical obstacles. BRAVO and thank you. 🎯👏👏👏👏
Anyone who has faced tremendous challenge can at least begin to grasp what you describe here, Tommy. I truly bow to you.
As a former national level competitive gymnast, I have found myself perturbed by sports announcers who clearly have no idea of the complexity and precision required of a gymnast ... yet my own experiences feel rather minor compared to what you went through so humbly/triumphantly. How wonderful of you to share this story!! Thank you!
"All I wanted to do is sit silently with my wife." Wish I could hang out with Tommy for a day. What an amazing guy.
i thought he was abt to say "All i wanted to do, was flip off the doctor"
His book...."Push"....is a fabulous read. He writes really well.
Love your finishing thoughts in your book. Your growth all leading to the realization that your value was founded in how much you gave to others and that climbing was merely the first venue. The biggest disservice would be to discount your climbing but I think many people are excited to see the future of what you offer. Thank you for being an inspiration but more importantly a foundation and rock for your family.
What a man. What a life. Absolutely incredible.
What a mind broadening talk. Teaching us to always understand our limits are way in front of our narrow vision.
Watching the Dawn Wall now..God said let's go all out when we make this one let's call him Tommy Caldwell. What an inspiration 👏 he doing something that I first off could never achieve and he's doing it like he was born to for this🙏🧗♀️💪
"anything worth having doesn't come easy" awesome quote
Great talk indeed. I loved to see and hear more of Tommy´s history. Really inspiring.
I just finished watching your Ted Talk Tommy.... Thank you... for your example of perseverance and your dogged determination!! Wow... It was great to hear you share your motivation for the climb and in brief your commitment to tackle Dawn Wall... Congratulations for not giving up on your 'research project!'.. :-)
Very well done. Great talk and a much needed message. Thanks for your living your dream and inspiring us all to live ours as well, pushing "barriers" which are only really potential "projects" as you call them.
Always inspiring to listen to this man...
i saw the documentary of his climbing the Dawn Wall; i think he was a brave man when he pushed that guy off the cliff; what a great protector...I was thinking from the GF's perpective. He had sheer determination to conquer the Dawn Wall. I was very impressed.
Inspiring and articulate, great job!!
I wish my father toughened me up by having me go rock climbing instead of insulting, criticising, punishing and beating me at every step.
One of my favorite humans.
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
Truely inspiring man
I watched this documentary on Netflix and it was absolutely amazing. It really goes to show what a human person can endure and really do in their lifetime man I feel so unaccomplished LOL
You're the man, Tommy! Loved the movie.
this is great and inspiring. all the best for you and your wife Tommy.
Electrifying and inspiring
i went t ok school with this guy. he was cool
Some great lessons here.
Wow.
Thanks a lot for sharing!!!
...and I'm crying.
Great speech, super inspiring! Thank you!
Fitz Caldwell, what a fuckin rad name.
4:43 hit me just when I need it
This guy is a legend
Love this, Tommy!
5:20, 6:32, 9:47
This was great👍🏻😊💯
old video yes but my dad went to high school a few years ahead of him
He lost his index finger yet still is one of the top climbers.
The guy he pushed apparently ended up living.
They met later, as well; the guy he pushed said he didn't blame him at all.
Psuffix wait what?!
Can't find anything online verifying hes alive, not one thing.
Kihlo Seven it’s true. Watch the documentary “Dawn Wall”
@@chackotaco6482 Yeah seen it multiple times there's no mention of the guy living, nothing. I'm not saying it's not true I just can't find anything.
Can someone please, write down the words from 4:15 to 4:24, thanks
+Aiz Yasser Montes Lima I reached out grabbed the gun strap that was still over his shoulder and i pulled as hard as i could and he arched backwards falling freely. A wheezing thud broke the silence from far below.
The soldier he pushed off the cliff survived, according to his Wiki page
But, I bet it ruined his whole afternoon.
He was put on trial for murder, kidnapping, and more crimes. He probably wished he would have died in the fall.
Such a legend
Thank you Tommy
"What are you up against"
What a title
that's how he overcame....hes thankful............
Well said.
i wish he would become my best friend/ climbing buddy
didn't know you're a climber Liam?
He likes to climb wonderwalls.
What a life
Insane story and I thought he was just known for climbing
Oh, it is pointless! and I love it
Get him a bottle of water!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wonder why Beth and he divorced... they both seem like amazing people
Codependency issues and incompatibility, in a nutshell. Highly recommend reading his new book The Push. Quite a powerful memoir of his life
She cheated on him and banged another guy. That and she kept repeatedly talking about how she never rly loved him but felt indebted to him for saving her life.
@@WonkoTheSane99 Don't you just love youtube comments? That was sarcasm if you couldn't tell.
Wish more of the younger generation had that attitude. Most young men these days are all into entitlement, metrosexualism, being lazy and taking lazy way out, avoiding pain and hardship at all cost, and finding any far fetched way to protray themselves as some kind of victim.
Sasha Digiulian did this talk about one of her climbs. Cheesy presentation. who's idea is this?
Wtf is a Ted talk? Who payed for the chopper ride?
OR... you could not fuckin go to remote areas in politically unstable countries
what do we learn????legalize drugs!!!!
Laughable analysis.
You're are an idiot and brought this upon your own self, and have nooooooo support therefore.
Lol You a funny guy
@@actionreplay2165 - I care.
how can it be climbing like you can keep trying to jump and jump on that same spot each time. in everest you call you die.
Kinda unfair to compare Everest to the Dawn Wall as they're totally different types of climbing. More people have summited Everest than completed the Dawn Wall. Everest is more so mountaineering and a good part of it is just "follow the leader;" plus, you're still tied in on some parts of the climb. Falling does not necessarily mean you die. While it's technical, it's not the most technical or deadly climb in the world. What makes Everest so difficult is the weather and altitude, not the technicality. Not to knock Everest though, it's definitely an achievement that the average person cannot do but once again, you're comparing two totally different sports. In fact, you don't necessarily have to be a climber to summit everest. However, you've gotta be more than just a climber to free climb the Dawn Wall.
I have heard eulogies at funerals more exciting than his speech --- so fake --- not coming from the heart -- kind of like a politician's pitch for election
Thank You Tommy