How can I make a difference? | Dan Parris | TEDxGatewayArch

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In his talk, Dan Parris explains that we can make a difference in the world through our time, talents, and treasure. The reasons we should make a difference is because something about this world breaks our heart, and how we should make a difference is by doing what makes us come alive. These create your Y2Q (Your 2 Questions) and by intersecting their answers, there you will find how you should make a difference in this world. However, he ends by warning us what can keep us from making that difference by taking us through the "5 Stages of Activist Grief."

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[andresisrael]

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

[NicolaGrace]

Making a difference by doing good in the world is a rewarding pursuit worth your time and effort

[johncoveyou]

Awesome talk! I love how Dan took such a difficult and nebulous topic (living with purpose and living in a way that matters) and brought clarity and some practical steps to the table! Great job Dan! 

[annbawden]

A great lead in to students looking at 'How can I make a difference.'

[dalia]

A great talk. A balance of guidance, practicality, and honest vulnerability. Moving. Thank you.

[JulieVanMater]

Dan, this talk was awesome!  I'm proud to know you!

[JanelleFraser]

I love this topic & love young people getting involved in it!

[scarletsway]

Share it more then more people would see it as they should we need more people like this and also he is opening up ways for people who don’t know what to do with their time

[lem]

HOW CAN HE DO A 16 MINUTE Speech. HE GOT A LOT TO SAY
PLUS HE CAN REMEMBER ALL THAT. NOO
THIS MAN IS INCREDIBLE

[stephanietaylor-white]

I struggle with social anxiety in social interactions. Its hard for me to talk to people i know from highschool or just plain out cry. I dont know what im doing tbh. These videos are so inspiring i love these. What can i do if i start feeling anxious when trying to talk to childhood friends. Like i need help finding the right words to say its too challenging.

[stephaniekleinsorge]

I REALLY enjoyed this!! Something about this just resonated with me!

[justmejustme]

I won’t give up on believing that peace is possible in our world.

[ItsTheStoicCode]

The fact this video only has 30k views 7 years later tells you something. Saddening truely

[deepsciencedocumentarytape]

Make difference of human kind while you live ❤ Actors knows that & they lie and act on people emotion & fans 😢

[tehdanny]

It doesn't have to be something that breaks your heart. I have a dream to make a difference in the area of space technology.

[taracat]

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