Candace Parker: How to break down barriers and not accept limits | TED

What can't Candace Parker do? A two-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion, Parker knows what it takes to fight for your dreams. In this inspiring talk, she shares what she's learned during a career spent not accepting limits -- and how her daughter taught her the best lesson of all. "Barrier breaking is about not staying in your lane and not being something that the world expects you to be," she says. "It's about not accepting limitations."

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[PresentForMyself]

“I am so much more.” That is a meditation on its own. ❤️

[mikehinson]

I am a 44 yr old white male and will continue to remain an ally for equality!!!! I’m raising a biracial son and daughter alone and we WILL break barriers!!!! ❤️. Amazing talk!!

[thesistah]

I am raising a 10 yo black girl who is taller than most adults. She is already having trouble with adults commenting on how tall she is, also feeling like she is so much more than just tall. She swims, dances, plays guitar, clarinet, volleyball, loves math and wants to be a writer. Thank you for sharing your crucial experiences and insight, Candace.

[JPIV]

The most clap-happy TED audience, let her speak!

[captmants]

Yes! I love this - especially the "I am so much more".
Manifesting this energy for life

[liferisk]

Reminds me to a Bruce Lee quote: "Having no way as a way, no limits as limitation."

[ardiwrites]

That was a slam dunk of a talk! You do you, Candace!

[thatotsetsewa]

"Barrier breaker is about not staying in your lane" 🔥

[brianhines]

I was watching the game today with the New York Liberty at the Chicago Sky. The Announcers were talking about Candace Parker singing the Helping Verbs Song. Now I know what that is! TED Talks are a gift from God, they are valuable and fun to watch, and educational!

[globedoc]

One of the most admirable speakers yet.

[Rhainiac]

Damn she really broke past the barrier of her name being Candace

[MsGenevaLe]

Love this and I met her! She was such a lovely person and I love this message!

[elinope]

I too dream big, don't accept limitations and want to break down barriers.

[tboyd]

Breaking down barriers. I absolutely loved it. Awesome!!!

[thesenseiclub]

so motivating and cool - I love this lady and her speach

[_liasova_]

I remain here until it gets 1.000.000+ views. Awesome speaker. with awesome thoughts. Even so much more, than an awesome speaker with awesome thoughts.

[TrueCrimeQueen]

Love your videos!! Everyone be safe out there ❤️❤️👑

[joshuapitong]

A powerful talk.🙌 God bless your heart.❤

[maryjanearmstrong]

Great speech! Greetings from Republic of Sakha!)

[nguyenthithuyhien]

Love the video so much but I don't understand the meaning of the word "Quotas" 6:28. Can you explain to me?