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Extreme Swimming with the World's Most Dangerous Jellyfish

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Watch a powerful TED talk by Diana Nyad, a record-breaking long-distance swimmer, as she shares her experience attempting to swim from Cuba to Florida at age 60. Discover how to mentally prepare for extreme challenges and be inspired to pursue your own ambitious dreams. Learn about Nyad's incredible feats in the 1970s and her return to swimming decades later. Gain insights into overcoming obstacles, including dangerous jellyfish, and explore the question of what you will do with your own "wild, precious life." This motivational presentation offers valuable lessons on perseverance, goal-setting, and pushing beyond perceived limits.

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Diana Nyad: Extreme swimming with the world's most dangerous jellyfish


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TED

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