How to find your passion and inner awesomenes | Eugene Hennie | TEDxMMU

Eugene Hennie describes himself as an ambitious, norm challenging, knowledge seeking, young professional. Born in New York City, he grew up in a fast paced environment. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in business management, he moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in telecom. Not long after, he realized that his job was not giving him the adventure and excitement that he wanted from life. He went on a soul searching trip in South America before ending up working as a product launch strategist at Mindvalley in Kuala Lumpur. He now runs Anti Wantrepreneur an online platform and podcast for aspiring and season entrepreneurs.

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[EugeneHennie]

If you are watching this in 2020, I pray that you have an amazing decade. Progress every day, give more than you take, and eat your veggies.

[yesreneau]

I love that last part about how there was a time in our lives where we wanted to fit in, but now we need to learn how to stand out as individuals.  It was a really good note to end the talk on.

[tylerpierce]

This was an awesome speech, I'm 15 and trying to think about how I will be able to afford my passion which is cars and I love computers as well and this made me realize I need to not worry about affording and start worrying about living life to the fullest and all the wealth in the world would not matter if I was not doing what I love as a career.

[kiemenschlitzaal]

I think one of the most important things to do is to open up your mind about all the possibilities that life has to offer. And for that you have to break out of your comfort zone.

After school i decided to go abroad for a year, to leave everything and everybody behind for that time
I was scared as hell.

It turned out to be the greatest time of my life, I´ve met so many incredible people, saw the greatest places I could imagine and most importantly learned who I am and what I want to do with my life.

Never ever would I´ve learned that at home.
Leaving your comfort zone is what makes you grow.

[jackiebirch]

Thought this was a good video. When you know yourself then you know that you have something that you want to give to others you have found your passion. My passion was to help Others less fortunate than myself. I have now been a Volunteer for 29 years and given my life to others who needed it. The word your looking for is, in fact LOVE. Money is NOT always the answer. We ALL have something to give. We are not ALL money orientated. Money does not always bring HAPPINESS !! I am happy to have been able to give people MY TIME for free and finding MY Passion was helping others for Love not greed.

[CobraABC]

What it actually takes to find your passion:
1) a focused mind.
2) inherent imagination.
3) an environment that drives you from a young age.
4) determination.
5) the ability to see your passion.6) luck.

[swatcamden]

5:51 most awkward round of applause ever

[Sully]

Basically if you take what you are passionate about, and dedicate yourself to it, the world will find a way to reward you

[Naigelou]

I used to be awsome, but i havent been awsome for many years. Thank you for reminding who i really am, and take my own path!

[olchat]

The speech was inspiring. It showed what he was, where he was, how he was and what it took for him to be where he's at right now. I'm appreciative and thankful.
The comments ? Some are good. Most are unwelcome, uncalled for, negative criticism. Being a positive/optimistic person, I say "long live free speech!"

[robroy]

Eugene...inspiring to those who have not yet been around the block. Me, I've been around the block too many times and one factor that you neglect to mention is money. You can (and I have had many) have dreams and aspirations, but without money, you are back at square one....dreaming. I have many dreams but no money..so no matter how awesome I am...I only have my dreams.

[GyanAddict]

it excites me when i think of my dream career, traveling the world, meeting cool awesome people.
But somewhere in the corner, i find fear. and no matter how small or big the dream, the fear is there.

i have been following these steps. Thanks for confirming that i'm not the only one..

[chocolatepudding]

Really good video. Worth the watch if you're at a point in your life where you truly understand what he's saying.

[audreyadams]

You are such an inspiration! Its so true growing up along the way you forget that you can still make your dreams come true!

[DonstonWilson]

Keep doing what you're doing I was motivated, just be able to speak in public and encourages someone to move to the next level is a great tool, I really like your humbleness, bless. I love Harlem.

[zacharykeener]

I like this presentation especially because of the fact that Eugene Hennie has come a long way and has walked the walk and talked the talk. I've viewed a few TED talks on similar topics, but they're spoken by people who began privileged and it carried through; Eugene does not seem to be one of those people.

His advice is nothing radical, but it doesn't need to be. If there's one common trait in the TED talks I've seen on subjects surrounding success or happiness, it's keeping it simple. 

Now, not everybody can do what he did. But I think his point is to head in the right direction, place the first foot forward on a solid piece of ice and soon you will find a way to make it across the lake.

[noahr]

I approve this message. Unfortunately, its hard to truly understand the message in this video if the person watching is not being honest with himself. People are to self conscious and insecure. 

[sparkjunk]

"Be a REBEL & QUESTION EVERYTHING!!!" I completely agree...I have always been a "CURIOUS GEORGE"

[ReaperofSouls]

I actually like the fact that you use your love of video games etc. in your speech, case and point, using Elder Scrolls as a reference, it connects to younger people.

[Helmet]

Thank you,  Eugene! I have listened to a lot of speakers but your speech grabbed me. I am a patented inventor. My product is near production but it has taken nine years instead of the 1 1/2 years my investors projected. In the meantime I have just been biding time saying to myself, "When I make the money, I'll start my business,
produce my other inventions, etc., etc." After hearing your speech I am more motivated to get it done now and not wait one day more to start my other endeavors. Thank you!!