Giving in without giving up - a story of finding gratitude everywhere. | Blake Wittman | TEDxUNYP
This poignant talk delves into finding gratitude in life's most challenging moments and teaches us how to fall or fail rather than avoid it. Drawing from his near-death experience, Blake Wittman shares insights on resilience, positive outlooks, and the power of gratitude. His story is an inspiring lesson on facing adversity with grace and finding joy in every circumstance. Blake Wittman has seen the inside of massive Fortune100 global giants as well as 5-person startups. He has a 20+ year career highlighted by a passion for people and purpose. After a short stint in Citibank Blake entered the recruitment arena and began a career focused on quality relationships, strong ethics, and a deep belief in making a positive impact. Well-known executive search firm, SpenglerFox, was started and grown across Central Europe by Blake where he personally serviced leading blue-chip financial institutions. However it was when he helped build the award-winning, venture capital-backed internet startup, Lime&Tonic, which influenced, challenged, and sharpened his view on business and the potential to impact the market. Blake is now European Business Director, and shareholder, of Good Group, which comprises GoodCall, Recruitment Academy, and Datacruit. All three companies have a common goal of waking up the recruitment industry and evolving the human relations market. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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I really needed to hear this today. I am grateful the Universe sent it to me.
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it!
This video deserves all the praise.
@blakewittman1977
3 ай бұрын
I tried to make my message relevant enough to help many people, so I’m glad to hear 🎉 that! Thank you.
We are so proud to have Blake with us today after this horrible accident and thankful he shared his story with all of you!
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
And I was honored, SERIOUSLY honored, to be given such a stage to share my story. Thank you!
That prank had me laughing out loud! 😆🔥 Brilliantly executed! 🤣
Blake ur story is an inspiration to millions who need to watch this . I can’t imagine how and what made u rise and become an incredible version . Your battle can only tell tomorrow is a day to not give up . More more and more strength to you to inspire more around you
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Sometimes circumstance requires that you respond. But how you respond is still up to us. I chose to respond and fight on my own terms, as it was the only thing I could control. Definitely never give up, but giving in can be a major victory if done properly! Me standing on stage is the proof.
I went to high school in Colorado with Blake... what an inspirational story!! I remember a leader at Fortune 50 company told my younger self to be "fearless". I always cringed at this advice, because without fear we have nothing to overcome- We can use fear to create greatness
@blakewittman1977
3 ай бұрын
Wow. Amazing insight. Yes, I completely agree. Fear can be a great thing, similar to falling. Thanks. 👍
You make the KZread world a better place! 🌍
I've watched this twice already. Simply amazing. I know how broken your body was, and I continue to be amazed by the strength of your spirit -- then and now. What great lessons and new ways to think about acceptance and evolving after a fall or failure. I know you successfully skied in December. What a badass! Thanks for inspiring us and helping us think differently about things we usually try to avoid. I'm in awe.
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Hi Stephanie, your words mean a lot to me. Thanks. I honestly didn't know what I was doing at the time, but when I looked back on it I realised all my learnings. A tough way to do it, but there is a part of me that is definitely grateful, even for that.
So grateful to know you Blake 🙏 Forever inspired ❤
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Likewise, Amit. Thanks for the guidance!
Thank you so much Blake for sharing your story with us! I remember watching you live and got goosebumps and that has not changed at all! It is a privilege to hear your story, truly inspiring! Love your energy, drive and passion!
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Hey Danai....I appreciate that. I tried to use those characteristics in the hospital at it worked. I'm glad it's still having an IMPACT! 👊🏼
Its crazy that all those horrible things happened to his body but if I past him on the street I would never have thought he would of been through that! Its a interesting concept... accept horrible things happening so then you can rebuild.
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Yes, you might not notice but my right foot is crooked and I still have many limitations. But learning to fall was a key step for me. Thanks for your comments and insight.
So honest and sincere I think everyone could use this talk
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Thank you. It gives me an amazing feeling to know that it had an impact.
love it !
Simply amazing and inspirational. SO proud of you and thank you for such a strong talk
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Sharing my story like this on the UNYP stage was an honor for me. Thanks for letting me do that!
I reached out to Blake when he was still in a wheelchair to wish him well, I remember being amazed at how upbeat he was, even joking about it!! I think most people would just want to curl up and die, not Blake though! It's both a horrific and inspiring story. Great talk Blake ❤
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Hi Mark, yes I remember 🙂! Thanks a lot...still taking steps every day in my evolution.
Great speech so informative 😊
@blakewittman1977
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
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