Need a Fresh Start? How to Master a Life Transition | Bruce Feiler | TEDxIEMadrid

Bruce Feiler, the author of seven New York Times best-sellers, has long explored the stories that give our lives meaning. Galvanized by a personal crisis, he crisscrossed the United States, collecting the life stories of hundreds of Americans who’d been through major life changes, or “lifequakes” as he calls them. In this timely, uplifting talk, he offers powerful, detailed strategies to rebuild our lives in times of uncertainty and transform them into periods of growth and renewal.

[DillyHughesxXx]

I'm about to start a new chapter in my life and I want to get the most out of it ❤❤

[joana]

I can't thank you enough for giving me the light in the darkest moments of my life right now (experiencing many life quakes). Your talk is so amazing and life changing. To anyone out there experiencing life transitions, may you conquer your own battles and live a meaningful and positive life you deserve. 💙

[Overtonl]

I can’t even describe what my life has been like in the past 6 months, let alone the previous years. I just know I never want to experience anything like it again. I’ve been through enough in my life. I truly want nothing to do with anything from the past. All I want now is a peaceful existence, I don’t care about anything else. People and their opinions don’t matter, I don’t care what anyone else does in their lives, I’m going to live my life, my way and on my terms. I can sum up what it feels like fairly easily by saying that I feel like I’m having to endure someone else’s karma.

[Spjen]

Healing voice ! Fantastically delivered ! Much needed and great research. Thank You!!!

[Lerammu]

Beautiful! Thank you! A natural orator.

[jamilabrown]

One of the best Ted Talks I have watched in a long time more than 1x. 🔥

[invincibleonline]

I am 39 and single but I have always looked to improve my career and this year I am planning to start my PhD with my job as well. Thanks for your video and thoughts.

[SNOWRYAN]

This chick was all like...”You are going through a midlife crises...” I’m like, “ Yeah, I am. I’ve gone through many crises. I will also have more as I age...”
Meditation is the best way for me to deal with these. Thanks!!

[gerardomoran]

Wow, one of my favorite videos in the internet

[irttttt]

I am so grateful I have found this talk! Thank you!

[MKbucs]

Thank you - this was one of the most impactful talks I have listened to. Extremely helpful, flawless presentation, and above all - informative!

[dr.ashokkumarbatham]

Very well researched and effortlessly presented subject, non-linear life. This Ted Talk has prompted me to make a commitment to write my life story.

[Sbannmarie]

Amazing talk. And I've listened to ALOT of ted talks. "We're going to sourdough are way through it!" lol

[Mr_Prsidnt]

This has really saved my life. I will not give up on my happy ending.

[kevinp]

I think Im a bad person so I came here to find change and find wisdom.

[BethGreer]

I'm suspect that the content of Bruce Feiler's talk is his own, since the term "LifeQuake" was coined in 2009 by Dr. Toni Galardi, author of the book "The LifeQuake Phenomenon." It looks like Bruce lifted virtually all the key elements from her book, including its "7 Steps, " "Tool Kit, " "Rewriting your Story, " and even her Italian expressions! (And he's not even Italian.) Are we truly to believe that he developed these exact phrases on his own?

[komittuit]

seeing those people in audience sitting straight….I guess I should start with my posture 😅

[TroyParaiso]

In response to the comments I see… Him saying “What I call..” and inventing or coining a term are two different things. He never said he created the word. Everything written has already been wrote; everything you speak has already been spoke. So the handful of y’all questioning his authenticity can take a walk. What he gave me I’m good with, but y’all call it plagiarism. I call it updated game. Period.

[LeoEelis]

I am just starting a medical transition on my trans journey and I am terrified. This was really helpful. Thank you so much.

[JAAKAP]

its easy to say. I am already done with this life.