The Courage To Be Exceptional
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover how to harness courage from everyday life to overcome adversity with a growth mindset in this inspiring TEDx talk. James Wells, an elite athlete, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor, shares his powerful story of battling Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and defying expectations to compete and win medals for England after a stem cell transplant. Learn to adjust focus under pressure, align priorities, and find motivation to reach peak performance even in extreme circumstances. Explore the fragility of life and how to respond when dreams and aspirations seem futile in the wake of unique trauma. Gain insights on altering perceptions of hardship and adopting a positive perspective when confronted with difficult or devastating situations.
Syllabus
The Courage To Be Exceptional | James Wells | TEDxMaidMarianWay
Taught by
TEDx
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