The prison of your mind | Sean Stephenson | TEDxIronwoodStatePrison

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[abdisamadsuleyman]

This amazing guy just passed away. RIP buddy.

[oliviamcqueen]

He died from complications of a concussion. His last words were, "This did not happen to me....but for me." Wow. Just wow.

[SC]

"The only disability is one's refusal to adapt."

This. . .this one's staying with me for a while

[fearlessandfar]

That bittersweet feeling of discovering someone absolutely amazing, and moments later discovering they recently died. Rest in Peace Sean. Your legacy lives on. ❤️

[henrynoble]

Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

~wisdom~

[MikkiWillis]

I had the privilege of officiating the marriage of this giant and his wife. RIP my brother. Love you beyond words!

[Sixty_Five_Pronghorn]

When I was born, I was given 20 years to live. 17 years later, I’m one of the healthiest people living with cystic fibrosis in the world today.

[angieando]

On the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer, I was told that I had six months to live, this was TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO!

[lipsadas]

"only disability is one's refusal to adapt!" ❤️

[sarahvegangarden]

He died of a traumatic head injury and his wife reported that his last words before dying were: "This didn't happen to me. This happened *for* me."
Even as he died, he made the choice to accept that experience positively. I find that deeply inspiring, and something I want to take on and practice in my own life. "Dropping down out of that (pitying, critical) mind and into your heart."

[markinsacramento]

Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you... RIP Sean

[mynona]

As someone who's imprisoned in his own mind this guy brought a tear to my eye and I'm not ashamed of it. Rest in Peace big man

[unlisted]

"Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you" damn I needed to hear that

[JosieSanelly]

I'm thinking about how frickin' lonely could I be, so if a "random stranger" on the internet tells me they love me I start to cry.
It was such a long time ANYBODY told me that.

Thank you.

[sutharhitesh]

"If somebody pities me, they are wasting their time, because I have chosen a life of strength."
- Sean Stephenson.

[traceydenton]

Within the first minute of his talk, he said something so profound. "Never believe a prediction that doesn't empower you." I love this so much. And he outlived ALL of his doctors! Love it.

[groodstrike]

I was given only 14 years of life by doctors. But now I'm 27 and I can cycle 200 km in one day, I can lift 180 kg. And I feel healthier than ever.
Thank you, Sean.

[AngelicaNightingale]

"You must only listen to that which empowers you!"

[chrisclarke]

"When we feel like we're not enough, we chase external validation"

[hellohi]

This talk gave me so much strength. I was diagnosed with an illness that doesn't have a cure yet very recently and it feels like God has sent me this video.