Be An Action Hero: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee | Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon Lee | TEDxLimassol
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- Опубліковано 9 гру 2015
- True Heroes
Superheroes exist. They live among us. They put on their capes everyday. In offices, in labs, on the sports track, in garages. Creating, designing, educating, entertaining, informing - making a true difference. To a true hero, every detail matters, every second is important, every inch counts. They lead by example driven by their own targets. They are the ones that will not conform, willing to face challenges and to set out on journeys to uncertain endings. Yet, they do not know how to give up. And once they succeed - because like any true hero they always succeed - change is created.
TEDxLimassol 2015 promises to be daring and provocative by bringing on the stage true heroes that will share their ideas and inspire us to wear our own capes.
Get ready to fly.
TEDxLimassol 03/10/2015 - True Heroes
THE DAUGHTER OF BRUCE LEE, Shannon chairs the board of directors of the Bruce Lee Foundation, a 501c3 public charity, whose global mission is to inspire confidence and motivate action through the message of Bruce Lee. Additionally, Shannon is the sole owner of Bruce Lee Enterprises, the exclusive owner of all commercial merchandising and allied rights relating to the use of Bruce Lee’s name, image, attributes, marks, logos and works worldwide. Shannon’s efforts to keep her father’s legacy of self-cultivation, personal liberation and a relentless pursuit of excellence alive stems from a deep belief in the message and the inspiration that is her father, Bruce Lee. #BRUCELEE
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Bruce Lee is a hero because before he died, he TRULY LIVED, and after he died, he STILL LIVES.
nigga beautiful.
the youngest, wisest man that ever lived. and one of my life heroes
So true
So brilliant
Some on try to attack him
The key to immortality is first living a life that is worth remembering.
I am so proud of Bruce Lee as he was and will still one of us forever.
The way she talks, you can see Bruce Lee’s smile and just when she giggles.
I am watching this is 2023... six days after the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death. This is a powerful message. Thank you, Shannon Lee!
I'm thankful to see Shannon Lee sharing the wisdom of her father.
Yes, that pay the bills.
Fake kungfu master xD
Show respect betabitchniggas in these comment sections.
U deserved has Bruce lee daughter
@Zeek Banistor that's what you think...?
The first Chinese leading actor in Hollywood. He broke barriers for all minorities.
If Bruce were alive today, not only would he still be making movies but he'd probably be doing his own TED Talks!
actorben this made me cry 😞
I really respect and feel for this woman, after loosing her Father and then her brother, all the pain she suffered, yet she lives for both of them!
I was just gonna give up on life! but when I heard Shannon speak, it gave me the will to live.
Yes true. Sad how incredible it would be if they both wer still here
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I'm mad i saw this 4 years later, but I'm glad i saw it! Bruce Lee will never die!
I love Shannon for keeping her father's name and art alive thank you Shannon for all you do 😊
Shannon is carrying on her dad's legacy. Too bad he brother is not here to help....but she is in good hands.
She seems confident....I see a lot Bruce in her.
Rip Bruce and Brandon Lee!
Bruce Lee saved my soul, he was my hero growing up - he helped me to realize my core and to find that balance within me and with reality! R.I.P. Bruce and thank you for all you taught me and I never even met you!
That man changed the course of my life for the better I read every book he wrote☯️
When Bruce Lee became one with force he truly disolved his fears and worries!
Bruce Lee's wisdom makes me cry!! Greatest inspiration..
Vous n'êtes pas si mauvais quand même! 😁
Yes his words through Shannon do strike a cord
Shannon is beautiful intelligent and graceful! Her father is looking down on her with a humongous smile :0)
Studying Bruce Lee and the Tao helped change my life. I also studied Lao Tzu. Bruce Lee was beyond excellent in his philosophical ideas. Thank you Shannon Lee
Bruce Lee will ever live in my heart, and my mind. He gave me so much in my life.
Bruce Lee was so ahead of his time ❤️
Every time I hear Lee speak I just feel the energy through me, I don't know how to explain it but I don't think it's meant to be explained... but felt.
It’s pretty awesome to stand in front of every person on planet 🌏 Earth and say Bruce Lee is my Father.
I study this man,i only follow his words & fighting principles,his essence is still alive if only you believe,Bruce Lee is a hero for me,every single day i learn something new from him, thanks Bruce.
Your dad would be most proud. In your closing, the veil between father and daughter began to dissolve, goosebumps. Beautiful Shannon.
Shannon is beautiful and intellectual and your father must be so proud of you！ Bruce Lee will always be my superhero！
What an amazing lady, her father would be incredibly proud of her.
"I feel I have had this great creative and spiritual force within me that is greater than faith, greater than ambition, greater than confidence, greater than determination, greater than vision. It is all these combined. My brain becomes magnetized with this dominating force, which I hold in my hand. Whether it is the God-head or not, I feel this great force, this untapped power, this dynamic something within me. This feeling defies description, and no experience with this feeling may be compared. It is something like a strong emotion mixed with faith, but a lot stronger." - Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee's daughter & Brandon's sister. She is humble, yet kind of a big deal. Much love X
Wow, Shannon, you made an awesome presentation. I was just 18, a beginner in M.A. and a freshman in college when he passed from this life. Yet, I carry thoughts of him to this day. I have been lucky enough to meet a number of the great teachers of my day, including many names you know, but none of whom would have been where they are without Bruce.
Thumbs up Shannon, keep up the good work!
Jay Mcclellan 😊
This was an amazing lesson. Incredible! I'm going to begin to apply these principles to my life to live my best life going forward and I am 57 years old. I got it! THANKS SHANNON! And, thanks to your Dad, my youthful hero; BRUCE LEE! 😎
I see Bruce in flesh and blood, up close and personal through his beautiful daughter shannon Lee.
Legacy lives on.
Bruce Lee is my idol, even tho I wasn't even alive during his time, I really miss the man! I feel he has so much more to share with the world, it's sad to know he died at such a young age. But I'm happy to know his fighting spirit continues to live on!
I know right. It's very sad that all the good people with so much to share with the world die at such a young age. I know that I'm only 14 and don't know much, but I do know that Bruce Lee is or was one of the most inspirational people on earth. I wish he was still with us, but I'm very glad that his spirit lives on.
live life by his lessons and you will be great look at the crow his son who died is in it and an amazing film
i heard bruce lee used Steroids.
no he didnt lol there wasn't any back then his physic was natural
There were steroids back then and I might be wrong but I don't think they were illegal because they weren't fully understood.
Bruce Lee was a special person, and was taken too early. But with his ever-increasingly demanding lifestyle, his obsession with physical training etc. there are grounds to suppose that he could have used steroids. I don't see why not, especially for the sake of his performance/appearance on screen.
She has a very tranquil calm voice like her father .😊
A flavor of Zen. It's the spirit of Bruce Lee that makes him so special.
Bruce is one of my Heros.Wonderful talk and simply put by Shannon Lee, the Legends Daughter
What a powerful and empowering woman- her chi is so strong and embracing
The woman who understands, as you do, is someone who shares the same essence, be proud of yourself🌹
Bruce Lee's nunchaku skills were second to none.
Bruce Lee was the greatest alive superhero of the last century. His philosophy is surviving through time like the water in the flow of the river, naturally.
The best man of the truest power still shining on this one family under the sky under the heaven.
A very articulate and wise young lady.
Bruce Lee gives me a motivation to live and work when I watch his movie although he died. He is my hero and my teacher of spirit.
Bruce Lee was the greatest martial artist to ever live. Excellent speech by the daughter of the Dragon.
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Bruce Lee would be proud of his daughter. She's surely a Hero. Talking about her father so clearly and with love. Thanks TED for this stuff!
Something to think about forever
I learned of Bruce Lee through my older brother, I now read what I can of Bruce Lee because I enjoy it. I feel like we were robbed of a great man. But Shannon is here to remind us and the youth of Bruce.
Thanks for sharing the inner voice of Bruce Lee.....regards
Bruce Lee is my inspiration.I blive there won't be anyone on the planet who is unaware of the name Bruce Lee.i have known him since I'm 5 .I love him
I have always admired Bruce Lee. I have a real thirst for knowledge, and this is amazing. pretty lifechanging . Thank you
This made me actually cry, I have been doing it all wrong for so long...
We all have
The timing of this video is perfect for me :) TED, you are awesome for inviting Shannon Lee to do this talk. Her message is a good one to hear starting the new year! Bruce Lee has always been a huge inspiration and influence in my life. His philosophies of honest self expression have had a significant part in my own journey of self discovery, and even today his words motivate me to explore my potential. He's definitely one of my heroes, inspiring the hero within us all. Wonderful talk!
+Jason Rainwater JUST PUTTING IT OUT THERE....BRUCE LEE, DAVID CARRADINE....."ACTORS" NOT MARTIAL ARTS "MASTERS".... NEVER HAVE BEEN, NEVER WILL BE.....
DERRICK WILSON Just putting it out there, you're being kind of a buzzkill, lol. This is an inspiring video, no need to take away the inspiration :) I always expect comments like this when I comment on Bruce Lee related videos. Not sure if you're trolling or actually believe what you say, but while I would agree that David Carradine was an actor, I respectfully disagree about your thoughts on Bruce Lee. Martial arts was his passion, and he was always a martial artist first, an actor second. Again, I don't know if you're just the common troll I typically encounter on Bruce Lee videos or actually believe what you just said, but no need to bring down the inspiration from this wonderful TED talk :)
DERRICK WILSON Bruce Lee was a martial artist in life, and actor by profession. He obviously trained hard, turned his studies into a science, articulated himself well, and could back up what he said. He was a living example of what he spoke. This can be felt in his films.
Yes, he was a film actor, but what made him stand out was that his martial arts came first. He would've trained even if he were not involved in film. This is why his performances had a certain authenticity to them that other action film stars lack. He wasn't just following instructions created by some choreographer, he was expressing his own fighting principles on screen through his own honest expression. In that sense, he was a true artist of film, rather than an actor following a director or choreographer. He knew what he wanted to convey onscreen, accepted no less. He was more authentic than any other actor I can think of, so I have to respectfully disagree with your statements.
Also, this video's focus is about exploring one's own potential, which is what Bruce Lee did. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this message, and it's one all of us should follow, regardless of the person being used as an example here. In this case, that person being Bruce Lee. Someone who had goals, and accomplished them through his own determination and will. No matter what your personal opinion or perception of the man, you can't deny the hard work and effort he put in to achieve the aspirations he had set for himself. That's why he's a hero to so many. He inspires them to do the same through their own honest self expression.
+Jason Rainwater BRUCE LEE COMES FROM A FAMILY OF ACTORS. HE STUDIED THE PHILOSOPY OF MARTIAL ARTS AND USED MOVIES TO PROVE THEM. HE WAS ASIAN BUT BORN IN USA AND SO WAS SCHOOLED THERE. HE WAS A MASTER OF PHILOSOPY OF MARTIAL ARTS.....HOLLYWOOD CREATED HIM.....HE SOLD IT...AND YES HE WAS MORE AUTHENTIC THEN OTHER ACTORS....SELL YOURSELF....ALL YOU BELIEVE IS HIS QUOTES FROM PHILOSOPY OF MARTIAL ARTS, BE LIKE WATER....HIS ACCENT IS FAKE, SPEAKS PERFECT ENGLISH, HAS A WHITE WIFE, NOT EVEN BORN IN ASIA, AND FAMILY HAS BACKGROUND IN "ACTING".... A FAKE HERO LIKE CHUCK NORRIS....JCVD....THEY ALL SELL IT. JACKIE CHAN ALL SELL IT....
DERRICK WILSON So let me see if I understand your point... Your opinion on Bruce Lee and all other people who choose acting as a profession are automatically fake? Especially if they have members of their family who are also in the same profession?
If that is your point, Mr. Wilson, you have to understand that, as an actor, your profession is performing for others. Of course you want to promote yourself if that's the case. Does it mean you're fake? No. You can promote yourself through honest self expression just as well as you can through self image promotion.
Sure, there are actors out there who I feel aren't being real. Never got that impression from Bruce Lee. As far as I can see, he was as real as they come. Does that mean his life was perfect? No. Who's life is perfect, though? He was obviously a man of amazing talent and accomplishment who worked hard at what he did and inspired people around the world. How can anyone hate on that? :)
Dec 2020 the 80th Bruce Lee Anniversary and Shannon Lee did such a great job along the years describing our hero and his philosophies ! One of my favorite Tedx Talks ! I am very grateful for her work !
Bruce Lee was one with nature and one with his heart. To have that energy inside his soul is something amazing that many of us acquire. Shannon was able to live her fathers teachings which led her to spread the knowledge to the world. No rewards, no competition, no judgement. To be set free from these restraints leads the mind to a universe that you can call your own. To understand the true essence of this power. Leads to transitions which enables new goals, dreams, inventions, theories, discoveries, innovations, etc. This modification caused the mind to evolve and reach climaxes that can change a simple life to a life worth living.
Without judgment you cannot make progress. To judge is to evaluate through that evaluation you can make the proper adjustments to keep evolving. The key is to excel in advance. Without disrupting disturbing mother Earth and all her species and its inhabitants. The end result of judgment is to be able to burn freeze freely or at will. Through existence without disrupting the soul and spirit in a negative way. However it will be just fine for most people to just live a intelligent healthy happy productive life. By getting to know themselves. Martial arts is the fastest and most efficient way to get to know yourself to be able to express physical freedom. To have the body awareness that validates being physically fit mentally sound and spiritually balanced to coincide with mother Earth in a divine way. If I didn't take the most intense judgment that could be possibly given. I would just use physical intimidation to make my way through life and existence. Judgment is not a cruel punishment. It is a way to mature gracefully it will help one lovingly live up to the wonderful responsibility of femininity or masculinity.
Very well stated and I could not agree with you more. Judgment has a inner and outer field. You touched on the inner realm which enables us to shape our destinies for the better good. In the outer realm it becomes a parasite. It enables oneself to judge others and claim your way is just. To become judge and jury in the court of life. Is a mistake that many do. This prevents further growth as their minds assume they are right. To liberate ones soul from this pollution. Is exactly what makes judgment a key tool to evolve the mind to another stage. Which is what you explained. Great insight bro.
J Romero Thanks for taking the time to read what I wrote. And I am more appreciated that you can comprehend. The message I was trying to relay. For Reading and writing are my most neglected form of communication. To simplify. The value and significance that martial arts can add in a person's life. I like to say martial arts is the fastest and most efficient way for one to become physically fit mentally sound and spiritually balanced. The bottom line is the potential martial arts has to improve the quality of life is absolutely dominant. It has helped me. More than any other form of teaching. One reason is extremely fun. Are you a student of martial arts. The goal for me is to have martial arts implemented into every school system. I would like to see it. Celebrated in religious gatherings. I would like for medical to except martial arts as a form of treatment necessity for the best cure is prevention. Martial arts will indeed help prevent the majority of if not all the physical and mental. Problems that most of today's people face.
Learned more in this video than school has taught me so far.
bruce lee was always one with the tao. a true taoist
Alex Brown right now im Going trying to learn more of God from the Bible. trying to find harmony in what im learning and shannon's talk.... bruce had been an inspiration for excellence and overcoming obstacles for me. and im half chinese.
Brilliant! You are a gifted speaker and teacher! Thank you very much!
Great to see the Bruce's daughter doing this. if there's a heaven. He'll b saying. " You know, baby. I am so proud of my kids. Ok. Brandon passed so youngh. But. No matter how short his life was, he DID inspire thought, as well entertain. As is my daughter now. May it be well with her, & everybody".
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 This is what was missing when you said at the beginning "He was my father because You "carry" his teachings. Bless You!
Bruce lee is my inspiration in rhythm
Shannon is special just like her father God bless her and this wonderful family.
@Astaroth God bless you too!
yay, Bruce Lee!!!!! for those who might be thinking of me as an idiot for just prompting that, my explanation would be that Bruce Lee is just awesome, that's all!
Justin Chan you ain't an idiot..you are a somebody..you are great!!
Bruce Lee, was my hero when i was growing up and he is still my hero.... bless him !!
Bruce Lee was an undisputed legend who was so amazingly far ahead of his time. Thank u Shannon for keeping your father's teachings and memory alive. I know he'd be so proud of how his little girl turned out.
she is so beautiful, hopefully i can pay my respect to master Bruce Lee at the cemetery here in Seattle before I leave.
Did you go to his cemetery? I have the same ambition but I live thousands of miles away in UK
Always will appreciate what Shannon has done to keep and share who Bruce was...... Thank you Linda for showing Shannon the way!!!
AMAZING TALK SHANNON! GREAT PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE FROM ONE OF THE GREATEST HUMANS TO EVER LIVE - BRUCE LEE CONVEYED BRILLIANTLY FROM HIS DAUGHTER SHANNON ON THE TEDxLimassol STAGE!
Awesome speech by Shannon, Bruce Lee was my hero too. A timeless hero who is still remembered by so many people, all these years later. Now THAT is a driven man that built a legacy, in a very short time. Shannon you did an AMAZING job describing your father's passions and ideas.
Thankyou Shannon for this wonderful talk. My favourite piece was about people not copying a successful person and being yourself.
this is great! in history we chose a notable american, of course i chose Lee, not only am i half chinese but i am a practitioner of jeet kune do. bruce lee broke down Asian stereotypes and innovated many things. today his legacy lives on and is indeed one of the greatest men who ever lived.
I Love you Shannon. It is so awesome to the extent you continue to honor Your Dad. Teaching others his philosophy and compassion, explaining how to achieve alignment. which to me is the answer to how do we transcend to our highest self, to truly become enlighten. To create not only Peace of mind and Release true Love and Light into the world. But This is the Gate way to attract Our God back to Our world and bring eternal Peace and Love. Thank you it is so Amazing-ly Awesome What You are doing I do Love you and your Dad so much. He is with You Always✌️💖💫☯️🙏 James Cook
You can clearly see and feel there is so much Bruce Lee in her.
Well said JR - (why was DW Yelling ??? ) - For me Bruce Lee was my Hero... for what he represented in Real Life and
on the Big Screen.... Bruce inspired alot of People in his short Life....he left us to early... Thank You Bruce Lee for all the Memories - I remember going to the movies with some Great Friends back in the day, early 70's
I'm now 64yrs Young - it feels like Yesterday ... Happy New Year 2016
Fantastic video and speech talk from Shannon Lee!. Bruce Lee has always been an inspiration and motivator, to myself. He is definitely one of my heroes
Truly inspirational
Bruce Lee should still be here today to see how a beautiful daughter he has.
I really appreciate for letting me know about this amazing video of my little princess Shannon Lee.. you're the best.
At 62 im still learning the way, to the end, many thanks Miss Shannon and Mr Lee,
Shannon lee , I appreciate you
Thank you Shannon..Bruce lee was an inspiration..real hero, I've seen all his films multiple times...love from paradise fiji
I loved him from the first time I saw him in the movies to now. I will always love him.
Inspiring thoughts of Bruce Lee, shared in a wonderful way.. Thank you Shannon!
One of the most beautiful speeches that I've ever heard in my life. I pay my due respect to you Bruce. May your legendary heroism never fade.
It's so good she is preserving his legacy. We all have a lot to learn from him. Wisdom many decades beyond his years.
Beautiful Shannon❤😢Hol van Brandon❤
be a practical hero packed with action...
amazing speech
RIP Bruce and Brandon Lee, u 2 died 2 young. 🙏
Bruce Lee is always with us and will be always alive
forever Bruce Lee ! he is my hero
Shanon Lee you are as smart as your father
Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water in a cup, it becomes the cup; You put water into a bottle it becomes the bottle; You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash
Be water my friend
The greatest quote of all time.
He tells the truth only the truth !!!
Water evaporates 😶 just a thought but yeah good quote
Be green my friend.....
Be like water, flow in harmony, not forsaken your thought and knowing when to excel.
Happy New Year Everyone
Bruce lee is a legend, he was my hero growing up learning jkd, rip master lee
I liked the way Madam Shannon Lee defined a hero. Her father, Bruce, would have been shy of pride to witness how his little girl has grown in comprehension of his philosphy to even better describe in a few words what he meant by the art of expressing yourself. I can imagine him bending slightly his head forward and wearing his signature smirk. I quote Shannon: "A hero is one who beams his or her heart out into the world and acts from a place of beautiful sincerity and connected harmony." Yeah that was her dad to many and how we should remember what he accomplished in a short life.
Love how Bruce lee speaks through her
A great way to start the new year....
Thank you !!!! Mrs.Shannon Lee
Brucclee was really our hero !!!
Beautiful Beautful real talk by the legend from the legends daughter epic
bruce lee changed my life R.I.P hero
❤ THANK U FOR SHARING ❤
You get my nomination and vote Shannon. Bruce is an inspiration. Tapping into my well of self expression and creativity.Peace love and harmony is it.
Absolutely beautiful
She is so cool and strong woman so as her Dad.💗