I thought I knew what success was... but then I became successful | Michael Theo | TEDxSydney

After being cast on a reality TV show to find love, Michael Theo instead found something entirely different. Looking back on an incredible few years, Michael reflects on the importance of embracing risk, despite having autism, and why we should take a chance on the unexpected. Michael Theo, otherwise known as ‘Mr A+’ instantly captured the hearts & minds of audiences across the globe on Netflix’s ‘Love On The Spectrum’ with his dapper style, unintentionally hilarious one-liners, and warm personality. Though most well known for his work on the ABC and Netflix Series, Michael is so much more than his TV persona. A passionate animal activist, railway enthusiast, podcaster, and aspiring actor, Michael is a strong believer it's our differences that make us special. He has used both his online platforms and widely successful podcast, Mr A+, to create a safe space to express & celebrate these differences. 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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  • @Budor77
    @Budor7710 ай бұрын

    This guy looks like a A+ partner.

  • @Larsonaut
    @Larsonaut6 ай бұрын

    Wow Michael is so good at public speaking. Much better than a lot of neurotypical people

  • @planetag310
    @planetag310 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is on the true path of self-discovery and independence. This will make him a better partner in the long run, so it makes sense that he's not trying to push for a relationship right now. I'm so happy for him that his world is opening up.

  • @hellosweetheart3350
    @hellosweetheart3350 Жыл бұрын

    Most dapper young man I've seen in awhile ❤️ his mom is a blast too

  • @JohnDoe-cd6ro

    @JohnDoe-cd6ro

    Жыл бұрын

    His mom reminds us that it's ok to just laugh. That's why I loved her. She didn't take anything too seriously and she just always laughed at the absurdity of it all. I loved that about her. Sometimes things don't have to be so dire and serious.

  • @marikok6496

    @marikok6496

    7 ай бұрын

    You can say that again!

  • @reedroffis2717
    @reedroffis2717 Жыл бұрын

    Genuinely unreal opening

  • @ElectronicSin
    @ElectronicSin Жыл бұрын

    I love this guy. I wish I had a friend like him ❤️

  • @waitressforjesus5021
    @waitressforjesus5021 Жыл бұрын

    You ARE somebody, Michael. Somebody Wonderful 🌹

  • @PatPattycakes7
    @PatPattycakes7 Жыл бұрын

    I’m so proud of you Michael 💜

  • @SpaceLife80
    @SpaceLife802 ай бұрын

    Excellent speech Michael!

  • @katieboise
    @katieboise5 ай бұрын

    Some lady is going to be so lucky to be Michael's partner. He is so awesome

  • @neilwaldock6272
    @neilwaldock62722 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing him in "Austin".

  • @matthall113
    @matthall1133 ай бұрын

    I just bloody love how he says it how it is ❤ Amazing man!

  • @crisbflores
    @crisbflores4 ай бұрын

    Michael is such an inspiration....❤

  • @steveeuphrates-river7342
    @steveeuphrates-river73425 ай бұрын

    He's a charming young man and if finding love is still his goal, I hope he succeeds!

  • @ginahumble5966
    @ginahumble5966 Жыл бұрын

    We love you Michael!!!! I am so in awe of your courage, determination, and aspirations. There’s something exceptionally special about you and now the world is getting to know you and your big heart. ❤️. Your special lady is out there, I have no doubt in my mind. She’s becoming herself, and taking the steps on her pathway that eventually will bring her to you. Two diamonds growing ever more brilliant. But it seems you’ve already discovered, you can create your own happiness, with or without love. Thank you for being true to yourself and for inspiring ME to follow my dreams. Gratefully Gina Humble

  • @katianunez7987
    @katianunez7987 Жыл бұрын

    You are inspiring Michael. God bless you!

  • @ek5579
    @ek5579 Жыл бұрын

    His Parents have done an amazing job. When I heard their interview on No Filter with Mia Freedman and the Mum talks about leaving this earth hence she raised him to learn Nero typical traits plus be independent; I nearly cried. However, this is a celebration of life: Michael !🎉

  • @troypierce5055
    @troypierce5055 Жыл бұрын

    I do hope that Michael does find a beautiful girl at some point in the future. Dating is hard for everyone, even if you aren't on the spectrum, and almost all people have experienced rejection and heartbreak. I am glad to see that Michael is thinking of other ways to use his newfound fame from the show. Doing a Ted Talk was a great idea! He is a very likeable human being with a great sense of humor. Here's to hoping he continues to find success in his life!

  • @inspired2rv661
    @inspired2rv6615 ай бұрын

    You are such a beautiful and fascinating human being. I so enjoyed watching you on the show, and have been incredibly inspired. You are definitely Mr. A+ 🌹 🙏🏻💕✨

  • @garryablett100
    @garryablett100 Жыл бұрын

    Keep punching legend.

  • @redshifteightpoint6
    @redshifteightpoint6 Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring, Michael! Thank you for sharing your life experience!!

  • @tylerhalloran9158
    @tylerhalloran9158 Жыл бұрын

    Here comes Mr A +

  • @HollyMellors-vn8eg
    @HollyMellors-vn8eg3 ай бұрын

    Ohhh I bloody love Micheal

  • @mowtown75
    @mowtown753 ай бұрын

    True performer, he is great!

  • @9942terry
    @9942terry16 күн бұрын

    You have a great message!

  • @williamwoods3256
    @williamwoods3256 Жыл бұрын

    I remember when I went to school with his younger brother Adam. Michael was always such a good guy I’m hoping he finds love

  • @JoyfulWisdom
    @JoyfulWisdom11 ай бұрын

    God bless you, Michael 🙏🏻💖🪷 Your success is very inspiring to me ✨🌀👍🏻

  • @gunpuntuhong4531
    @gunpuntuhong45315 ай бұрын

    My guy. Well done lad 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @Tomorrowandtomorrowandtomorrow
    @Tomorrowandtomorrowandtomorrow Жыл бұрын

    Michael, you are my favorite 'character' on LOTS. I believe you could travel the world giving inspirational speeches like this. I'm looking forward to listening to your podcast!

  • @guymichelledharma4103
    @guymichelledharma4103 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful presentation

  • @pingryv
    @pingryv Жыл бұрын

    You and your family are the best! Thank you!!

  • @wendyb741
    @wendyb741 Жыл бұрын

    Great job, Michael! This was very inspiring!

  • @imagicearth
    @imagicearth Жыл бұрын

    Michael, you're a legend! I would be your girl in a heart beat! Lots of love, Emma x

  • @AD-fq9ir

    @AD-fq9ir

    4 ай бұрын

    bang the life out of this one mate

  • @chasedatshi

    @chasedatshi

    Ай бұрын

    brooo lol

  • @Amero2323
    @Amero23235 ай бұрын

    Jeez he's an excellent public speaker

  • @caseyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    @caseyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Жыл бұрын

    He is so inspiring!! Thank you! 💜💜💜

  • @ltisenotem
    @ltisenotem Жыл бұрын

    Well done Michael, excellent presentation!

  • @Dinckelburg
    @Dinckelburg10 ай бұрын

    What an opening!

  • @rockstarrobinson
    @rockstarrobinson Жыл бұрын

    Michael loved your speech so wonderful love you and god bless you always your friend 😊😊😊❤❤❤

  • @hannah_collins_music
    @hannah_collins_music Жыл бұрын

    💓 a lovely, brave and inspiring young man.

  • @Crimsonphilosophy
    @Crimsonphilosophy Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring!

  • @lonelyinfantvods7529
    @lonelyinfantvods7529 Жыл бұрын

    Massive W Michael so happy for u!

  • @alexandramiddleton2566
    @alexandramiddleton2566Ай бұрын

    I feel Michael has a lot more success than he imagines coming to him :)

  • @martinhalling6684
    @martinhalling6684 Жыл бұрын

    Top man! Good on you mate

  • @J483599
    @J48359910 ай бұрын

    You are such a example michael ❤

  • @peacefulpennycook
    @peacefulpennycook Жыл бұрын

    I love Micheal and love his parents relationship with him. I want to be part of the family!

  • @Dayglodaydreams
    @Dayglodaydreams Жыл бұрын

    I traveled from the U.S. to Germany and the prospect of getting lost, or not knowing the language was nerve-racking the whole time.

  • @kekepanther8639
    @kekepanther8639 Жыл бұрын

    What an exceptional guy🤍

  • @mrsANGRYh
    @mrsANGRYh Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Ted Talk. Thank you!!!! X

  • @nicksyoutubeaccount
    @nicksyoutubeaccount6 ай бұрын

    He's awesome

  • @trapt29
    @trapt29 Жыл бұрын

    Well done my boy!

  • @Bruh-rp5vk
    @Bruh-rp5vk6 ай бұрын

    michael for president

  • @familyfirsthypnosis9539
    @familyfirsthypnosis95397 ай бұрын

    You are awesome

  • @ggs8320
    @ggs8320 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 😎

  • @rockstarrobinson
    @rockstarrobinson Жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael you are my favorite god bless you too all my best Michael love u 😊❤❤❤

  • @justinreeves1769
    @justinreeves1769 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible. Wow

  • @user-vl4ez9pl1s
    @user-vl4ez9pl1s Жыл бұрын

    넷플릭스를 통해 프로그램을 봤고 정말로 마음이 따뜻해 졌습니다. 고맙습니다 당신은 정말로 흥미로운 사람. I'm sure you'll meet a nice and nice person in the future Create a wonderful life.

  • @anothernumber9753
    @anothernumber97537 ай бұрын

    I don’t think this guy realizes that by doing what he’s doing and being the best version of himself like he’s doing he’s liable to find a awesome girlfriend or possible wife as well. It’s counter intuitive because I think for many people who are on the spectrum they lean in heavily to whatever they’re interested in and if they just work insanely hard at it it works out. That’s an awesome gift in many ways but it’s hard because it doesn’t work that way always for finding a partner. But I think with what he’s doing I feel really optimistic that he will find somebody who’s really great(and be successful as just an individual as well)

  • @ericjay6021
    @ericjay60216 ай бұрын

    I saw this dude on Netflix

  • @retroreceptionist7571
    @retroreceptionist75714 ай бұрын

    He’s amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @0008Seconds
    @0008Seconds Жыл бұрын

    I like his personality

  • @Dayglodaydreams
    @Dayglodaydreams Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the best of love wish.

  • @teenaannajohn
    @teenaannajohn Жыл бұрын

    💛

  • @monikanonokanimo7740
    @monikanonokanimo7740 Жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @MustyUnderboob
    @MustyUnderboob10 ай бұрын

    "But people for millenia have needed music to survive, and that is why I've promised John that I will not feel guilty." Amanda Palmer ukulele anthem

  • @QueenHomegirl
    @QueenHomegirl7 ай бұрын

    🎉❤

  • @tripwire202
    @tripwire2026 ай бұрын

    Where can I find his podcast? Woukd love to listen!

  • @ubcphysicsyangbo
    @ubcphysicsyangbo Жыл бұрын

    Wait he didn’t find love on the show? SPOILER ALERT! 😂 But in all honestly though, glad to hear he is growing as a human being and walking along this journey call life, we are all in it with ya man. Cheers to all ;)

  • @lucylou883
    @lucylou883 Жыл бұрын

    His mum cracked me up

  • @obizzlesportsandfitness
    @obizzlesportsandfitness Жыл бұрын

    The goat

  • @PinkyToe
    @PinkyToe4 ай бұрын

    🩷🩷🩷

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