The Domino Effect | Thaddeus Bullard | TEDxUCLA

Every day, things we do knowingly or unknowingly, affect others. Sometimes it’s a small effect, and sometimes it’s profound and causes a chain reaction. If you’re going to have an effect, why not make it a good one. What if we focused on that chain reaction, and used our innate talents and strengths to cause big changes for those that would benefit most. Using your strengths and convictions to inspire others, and to treat humans actually as humans.

A former football player for the University of Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thaddeus Bullard has become a fixture on WWE’s programming, including RAW and Smackdown, as WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil. Since his debut with WWE in 2012, O’Neil has made an impact both in and out of the ring as a business and family man, motivational speaker, youth counselor and coach. Bullard can often be found speaking to children in schools, visiting the elderly in assisted living facilities, and participating in a variety of charitable events in his community. In addition, he participates in WWE’s numerous community-giving platforms, including its Be a STAR anti-bullying campaign and initiatives to support literacy, the U.S. military, Special Olympics, and Susan G. Komen.

[roughy]

To everyone in the comments,

"I love you and I believe in you."

[briannewlin]

Stock is rising in the titus brand after this Ted Talk

[BrandonYelvertonBITW]

The more I learn about Titus just makes me into a bigger and bigger fan of his. Love this guy!

[martymcfly]

Titus you are a great leader, mentor, a father figure. #ThankYouTitus #UrahUrahUrah

[Bernicemarie]

Despite wwe not giving him tv time, off tv, is much more valuable, it’s moments like this. He’s such an inspiration and a role model to all.

[elainehouse]

this is an amazing story. Titus is such a great guy. not many of those out there now days

[barrelwolf]

I have tons of respect for this man and his character Titus now

[diosamuerte]

you're so strong and so is your mother. I like you as a WWE star and respect you even more as a person. thank you for sharing your story.

[blight]

Your mothers story is so inspirational. She should write a memoir

[SupaflyChimichanga]

Loved this, Titus is very well spoken and has a great heart not many people do these days. #TitusBrandWorldWide

[siddhanth]

He just Made It A Win. Awesome speech, inspired.

[PriscillaOlowo]

I felt I was there, LIVE. Thank you so much. You're really a nice man. To everyone seeing this, I love you and I believe in you.

[dmoran]

wwe may not push him but it's save to say he probably will never be fired because how great of an ambassador he is.

[missmsmrs.]

I can't believe it but I understand why God made sure I saw this. It's June 2020 and we're in the throws of a Pandemic and also the World is being rocked by Marches, Protesting, Riots and all manner of wild & crazy things.

Thaddeus just preached me a short sermon that made so much sense against the backdrop of all this craziness going on. All we have to do is treat ppl the way we wish to be treated.... with Dignity and Integrity regardless of their skin color. Enough said. Domino Effects are wonderful opportunities to say & do more. I BELIEVE GOD WANTS US ALL TO BE THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE. Glory to GOD!

[EvaluateAssimilate]

I don't watch wrestling anymore but, man, this guy has it all. Titus, thank you, sir. Inspiring, heartwarming - emotional.

[gabriellerivera]

This man’s energy brings tears to my eyes; he is pure

[monabethmontoye]

Our students need to hear this continuously! I wish it had been before you were 12 that you heard this. God Bless your mama and your grandmother AND you!

[tman]

"I love you...and i believe in You !"
(words that change the World)

[edvdylanfan]

"Titus O'Neil is like Kobe Bryant in a Colorado hotel room, he's unstoppable"

[twilliamspro]

Thaddeus Bullard is a wayyy better name that Titus O'Neil