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."
Dan Parris is the founder of Speak Up Productions, a St. Louis based documentary production company. Learn more about Speak Up Productions, their films, and Y2Q at www.speakupproductions.com.
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  • @andresisrael5817
    @andresisrael58173 жыл бұрын

    "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."

  • @Repetoire

    @Repetoire

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are the emptiest words I've ever seen written.

  • @andresisrael5817

    @andresisrael5817

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Repetoire what is better

  • @NicolaGrace
    @NicolaGrace6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @annbawden6857
    @annbawden68577 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johncoveyou8207
    @johncoveyou82079 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @johncoveyou8207

    @johncoveyou8207

    9 жыл бұрын

    Man, what a great talk! You have to check this out!

  • @stephanietaylor-white9135
    @stephanietaylor-white9135 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @scarletsway3
    @scarletsway38 ай бұрын

    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

  • @JulieVanMater
    @JulieVanMater9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dalia48
    @dalia48 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @JanelleFraser
    @JanelleFraser6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stephaniekleinsorge4483
    @stephaniekleinsorge44837 жыл бұрын

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

  • @justme858justme
    @justme858justme Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lem8540
    @lem85406 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tehdanny682

    @tehdanny682

    6 жыл бұрын

    He most likely used a teleprompter. But yeah it was a good speech.

  • @angeliaharvey2993
    @angeliaharvey29932 жыл бұрын

    This is so lovely. Thank you Dan.

  • @katiecords2253
    @katiecords22534 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring!

  • @mb-kq6bo
    @mb-kq6bo6 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @deepsciencedocumentarytape7154
    @deepsciencedocumentarytape7154Ай бұрын

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

  • @ItsTheStoicCode
    @ItsTheStoicCode2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tehdanny682
    @tehdanny6826 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TeamProU
    @TeamProU10 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥

  • @taracat7141
    @taracat7141 Жыл бұрын

    This talk was put up Seven years ago with only 20 comments??????

  • @v_cyborg2545
    @v_cyborg25456 жыл бұрын

    How did this get less then 10k views

  • @fuvbk6230
    @fuvbk62303 жыл бұрын

    Silvano stinkt