Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable | Harlan Cohen | TEDxUrsulineCollege

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In his witty and powerful talk, Harlan Cohen shares his own experience of dealing with difficult moments in college and discusses why we must all get comfortable with the uncomfortable in life.

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[wick]

"We suffer more in imagination than in reality" ~Seneca

[KD-wztp]

I've noticed that I'm becoming increasingly more introverted and socially awkward the older I get. It's very difficult being in many environments that are anti me. I'm trying to figure out ways to handle the rejection that I experience from those that just don't get me. It gets hard sometimes. Thank you for this video. Headed towards a new path of comfortable discomfort.

[DanielPSurman]

Face the uncomfortable. Yes that is key.

[lokeefelix]

If you're doing mental math of everything that goes wrong, your life will always be negative

[naylabyxbe]

That was a wonderful share! So relatable....thank you and I’m passing it along. cheers!

[lucybdavies]

Well said, People, patience & places I am stuck in wrong deadliest circle

[soehan]

I finished watching this video uncomfortably.

[mikelombard]

The first 30 seconds of this resonated with me so hard. I was that college student.

[mymobilebuddy]

I had to listen to it twice to get it. It is a great topic.

[mikelombard]

Thank you so much. I needed to hear this.

[itsybitsy]

No, not everyone has people who will always be there for them and no, not everyone has a place they can be comfortable and safe in. This talk is far too simple.

[peterreed]

I've learnt after 59 years that there's is not a single good reason to leave my comfort zone...so I don't. I have a phobia of needles and flying so I just stopped flying or having injections. I also hate socialising so I don't...I now turn down all invites to go out, parties, weddings...and my life is so much better for it.

[ghaithobaid]

people, places, petient
Who are my people ?
Where am I places?
am I patient enough to get there?

[FantmVirus]

You’ll Worry Less About What People Think of You When You Realize How Seldom They Do

[contrafax]

I thought the two types are people are: Those who try to pigeon hole people and those that do not.

[zoltanzoltan]

95% unconfortable all the week expect weekend. What do you think?

[alexgarcia]

Not everyone has people who will always be there for them and no, not everyone has a place they can be comfortable and safe in. This talk is far too simple

[ThokoTwala]

Gosh this was my college experience, I didn’t know that you were supposed to be okay with being uncomfortable.

[HelpMeHarlan]

Who are your FIVE people?  Where are your THREE places?  How patient are you?

[TheBreemad]

He's an amazing speaker. Clear and concise.