Cara E. Yar Khan: The beautiful balance between courage and fear | TED

After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she'd have to limit her career ambitions and dial down her dreams. She ignored that advice and instead continued to pursue her biggest ambitions. In this powerful, moving talk, she shares her philosophy for working on the projects that matter to her most -- while letting courage and fear coexist. Watch for heart-stopping, vertigo-inducing footage of a trip that shows her living her theory to the full.

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[TheElusiveEJ]

Her voice is so calming, oh my goodness

[octaviomichel.r]

This woman should be the first female president of the US, the way she speaks is incredible because it shows humility & strength at the same time, as if she was sent by God, I got goosebumps listening to her.

[minhthuly]

"Life is really just a lesson in finding the balance between fear and courage and understanding what is and what isn't a good idea". A meaningful story. Thank you!

[bellella_]

"when we are young, we are innocently brave"

[ossen]

Courage is just having fears and still being ok with making moves.
Facing adversities despite

[sujayshah]

Too much blind courage sometimes converts into stupidity and most of the time, cowardice hides behind the mask of playing smart. The best balance is taking intelligent calculated steps which have higher chance of success and finding courage to take risky steps about what our instincts/hearts tell us to do in a smart way.

[RossCampoli]

Wow, that trip would be difficult for anyone, let alone someone with Cara’s physical limitations. She even got a couple black eyes and toughed it out!

What an inspiring talk!

[BenRyeDover]

Truly one of kindest people I've ever met. Cara really has such a kind heart.

[sonjaheck]

This is the most amazing person. I was privileged to meet her right around this time last year. She and her amazing hubby adopted a foster kitty I had taken in. I was so happy that she went with such a great family.

[crystalelk]

Bravo! I'm so very inspired!
As I'm disabled and feel I need to have purpose still, I've searched my soul and talents to see where I can make a difference!
I'm working hard towards my goals, each day even for the smallest of progress!
Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Sending positive vibes your way.
Peace love dream's!🇨🇦
💞🌐📷📽️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌅🌏💜🌎💚🌍🌄☮️💗☁️🎬😉

[AdelinaMonroe]

After she said “so I ignored them” and the crowd started clapping 👌👌👌💗

[unexistingpromise]

"How my deepest fear can somehow manifest a mirror response of equal courage" profound statement, especially for those of us who tend to manage risk with avoidance.

[aisadal]

Thanks for this; I needed it. This reassured me, and gave me back the courage to start working again on a letter I'm writing to my abuser

[KingKull]

Lorenzo Lamas:
"Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's being afraid, and doing it anyway."

[megabadunicorn]

I find her voice to be one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard for some reason. I feel at ease

[dansilverstein]

What an amazing and courageous lady. I salute you.

[jumex]

Watching this for an assignment
It's nice

[mtstork]

Congratulations, Cara! Very inspiring for those of us with GNE Myopathy (HIBM).

[paulbunyan]

Much love to her I'm a disabled veteran with heart disease and lung disease 35 years in medical field and a broken medical system plus I'm in a wheelchair she is amazing

[meiqbalcpm]

She must be thankful to those who never questioned her limping in such a busy office. Kudos and Bravos for the fearless and courageous journey!