Creating A Community And Finding Purpose | Stephen Jon Thompson | TEDxCarsonCity

Stephen Thompson walks you through his journey from being a ward of the state at age nine to Silicon Valley Executive and how he created a community to pave the way.

[keithisjust]

"My success is a symptom of my community." Powerful words

[jamescarter]

This speaks to the very core of our humanity. It's so easy to get wrapped up in ourselves and go through life blindly governed by the empty doctrines fed to us from a young age. It's too easy to forget what truly matters, and that is community, community is what matters.

[nationalskyline]

One of the best TED Talks I've ever watched. So profound and inspiring. In our quest to become fiercely independent, we've lost our sense of community, and it's had some horrible implications for society.

[wesellvintagecards]

What does your ideal community look like?
Want your friends to succeed, everyone wants someone cheering in their corner.
If you connect to people, you are always bound to them.
Have a strong vital network, personal connections
Alone, struggling to connect, it is important to build networks

[sandyjamesplanner]

A personal and touching story of hope and inspiration from an amazing person. Thank you for spreading the message to create the community we all want to live in.

[saftheartist]

“If you don’t have a strong vital network, you will have nothing.” ~ Extremely Wise Words 👏

[gustavalbericchidurocher]

i think most people are so hurt they have to display toughness... they are so weak they have to dominate.
they can't love if they are not loved, they can't give if they are not asked...
they fear, but they think it's braveness.
to be able to work hours and hours, medidating for days and days...
not needing anybody?
being free from the outcomes?
being independent...
but are we?
why would we be?

you are teaching something i'm sure there might be in all kinds of holy books out there: love to be loved. don't fear to love. thank you.

[freddygill]

Wow! That was one of the best talks I've ever heard and I have heard a lot of talks! You are spot on my friend!

[mariefarrell]

It’s tricky as a neurodivergent person because I have trouble communicating with some people.

[ThRadChick]

Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing this. I do not know where I would be without my peers and my community. I also appreciate your story and your vulnerability. It helps to share such things for many others struggling through the same obstacles. Thank you!!

[Amaliagarciabaires]

It was so emotional! It really touched me and made me think. Thank you so much

[juliahelton]

Mr. Thompson: Read to children at your local elementary school
Jared, 19: 👁👄👁

[lisabmarykay]

That was so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[saftheartist]

Very Impactful, thank you for sharing this with the world.

[rutadelsolec]

Muchas gracias por compartir esta experiencia, cruda y muy necesaria. Soy un creyente que la mayoria de los desafíos de este mundo lo podemos superar trabajando como comunidad.

[vivacats]

Well done! You're an inspiration.

[iVaCay]

Thanks for this speech, it hit a nerve

[TraceyLeeDavis]

This was great! Thank you for sharing your story. :)

[arlinegeorge]

Yes the promise one makes to oneself helps you grow . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[ivrie]

This is beautiful ❤
Bravo Stephen 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼