Living beyond limits | Amy Purdy | TEDxOrangeCoast

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Amy Purdy talks about the power of imagination. She explains how our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Imagination allows us to break down borders, to move beyond our circumstances, to create and constantly progress.
Amy Purdy has been through hardships that most of us will never face -- or can even fathom. But what makes her story so incredible is not that fact that she lived a "normal" childhood and spent her high school years as a passionate artist and snowboarder, then traumatically lost both her legs at age 19, but how she has persevered, taking implausible challenges and rising above them.
Today, Amy is an athlete; currently the top ranked adaptive female snowboarder in the world. Amy also spends a good amount of time helping others; specifically those with physical challenges get involved with snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding and other action sports through the organization she co-founded Adaptive Action Sports. Challenging herself while making a positive impact on the world is a true testament to Amy's spirit.
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  • @HaythamIbrahim
    @HaythamIbrahim10 жыл бұрын

    Our borders and our obstacles can only do two things: 1. stop us in our tracks, or 2. force us to get creative."

  • @nayermike3329

    @nayermike3329

    4 жыл бұрын

    1. Force us to creativity. 2. Re-forces us to CREATIVITY.

  • @mariehaentjens2978

    @mariehaentjens2978

    3 жыл бұрын

    From now on, mine can only do option 2!

  • @perrinefarque

    @perrinefarque

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said!

  • @theairisamagician830

    @theairisamagician830

    2 жыл бұрын

    grenade out

  • @wadani412
    @wadani41211 жыл бұрын

    "To live with the reality is the only thing that you can go forward" that's absolutely right!!!.

  • @theairisamagician830

    @theairisamagician830

    2 жыл бұрын

    ok

  • @mariasharp815
    @mariasharp8159 жыл бұрын

    I'm reading her book now. What an amazing person she is! Thank goodness the human race is still able to produce people like this. Amy Purdy restores my faith in humanity.

  • @AlmaSdance

    @AlmaSdance

    5 жыл бұрын

    So she has written a book too! I was just thinking that she'd also be an amazing writer

  • @mustafajuventino9964

    @mustafajuventino9964

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's the name of her book and how did you get it?

  • @mariasharp815

    @mariasharp815

    3 жыл бұрын

    mustafa juventino ‘On My Own TwoFeet...’ I got it from Amazon.

  • @mustafajuventino9964

    @mustafajuventino9964

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mariasharp815 thanks

  • @caraleejohnson
    @caraleejohnson13 жыл бұрын

    I am humbled and overwhelmed at the courage and strength this young woman, Amy Purdy, has shared. You are an inspiration to all. Best of Luck in all you do. And how you blessed you are to have such wonderful parents! They are great neighbors!!!!

  • @gymnast60614
    @gymnast6061410 жыл бұрын

    Why the hell are there 101 dislikes on Amy's wonderful story? I don't understand people who could dislike her.

  • @carycary7863

    @carycary7863

    9 жыл бұрын

    actually they just first use youtube and they don't know how to use like and dislike

  • @palomaaguiar6310

    @palomaaguiar6310

    5 жыл бұрын

    People without heart... I mean, things without heart.

  • @south_island_hero

    @south_island_hero

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@palomaaguiar6310 Geez... too cold 💀 XD

  • @robertalust5466

    @robertalust5466

    11 ай бұрын

    Because it’s incredibly hard to listen to if you relate Especially if you’ve gone through something and just survived to be average and above..but haven’t accomplished anything spectacular.. I’d imagine that could hit a nerve.. Most ppl aren’t amazing..

  • @XIronCross
    @XIronCross12 жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational. I love the part about how when you face a hardship you can do one of two things. 1) Let it beat you down, or 2) Get creative and discover a way to use it to your advantage. Amy was faced with a problem but she decided to keep living her life anyways. I find that some of the worst circumstances can , if you choose to, be the best learning experiences you'll ever have. Embrace change and embrace yourself! -Great Video!

  • @AlmaSdance
    @AlmaSdance5 жыл бұрын

    I bet she could be an amazing actress too. So sensitive and beautiful inside and out. It's so rarely that one sees a beautiful soul swimming in the person's eyes like this. So magnificient! She reminded of Nietzsche's ethereally intelligent musings

  • @esgehtimmerweiter5030
    @esgehtimmerweiter50307 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful and strong human being she is. Truly amazing

  • @perrinefarque

    @perrinefarque

    3 жыл бұрын

    She really is! What an inspiration!

  • @MsGnor
    @MsGnor9 жыл бұрын

    I started watching this thinking 'what does this pretty & perfect girl have to tell me about limits?' Now I just think you're pretty perfect Amy. I'd love to know what you do with the next decade. Best wishes xxxxx and thanks!!

  • @Pattybluehayes
    @Pattybluehayes10 жыл бұрын

    Such a long overdue thank you to Amy for sharing her story. I was in the darkest, place I'd ever experienced after my husband left in 2010. I must have watched Amy's video 25 times at least, always trying to keep perspective on my situation. She was truly an inspiration to me as I know she is for so many others.

  • @frankcelaya6223
    @frankcelaya622310 жыл бұрын

    I have listened to you over and over again to remind myself that I have no excuses not to live my life with direction and passion. You are truly an inspiration!! Pushing away from obstacles is a great way to meet the challenges in our lives. Here's hoping that you be able to continue to write more happiness into your book of life.

  • @binah512
    @binah51212 жыл бұрын

    Amy Purdy's story was the most uplifting story I think I ever heard. her personal victory is astounding. She is a person that has/is achieving the highest of human potential... Not because of what she has accomplished with the tests that she has been given, but even more so, because of her attitude and he strength. I love her... I am a mom of nine kids.

  • @ashleywalker8152
    @ashleywalker81528 жыл бұрын

    This gives me the inspiration I need to push it as hard as I can this winter :) the only thing holding us back are the limits we create in our minds! She's amazing.

  • @ablujan6237
    @ablujan623710 жыл бұрын

    you are such an incredible person Amy! my best wishes!

  • @perrinefarque

    @perrinefarque

    3 жыл бұрын

    She really is!

  • @nathanj5253
    @nathanj525310 жыл бұрын

    As a person who's in school to become a prosthetic practitioner, this is inspiring and I can't wait to get out in the field and work with these incredibly spirited people.

  • @kathyfletcher4792
    @kathyfletcher47926 жыл бұрын

    So inspirational! So happy there are people like Amy in our world:)

  • @SkylaJ
    @SkylaJ12 жыл бұрын

    amazing !! "Rely on your imagination and live life beyond your limits !! " Love it thank you for the reminders

  • @letYOURwillbedone777
    @letYOURwillbedone77711 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU Amy!!! this is so inspirational, thank you for taking the time and making the effort to bring us this beautiful information. You are a true gem, bless you!

  • @sacredthyme4617
    @sacredthyme46178 жыл бұрын

    wow = AWEsome. (spinal injury here so no use of legs myself.) i have adapted all my life to figure out how to accomplish things; without family such is difficult. So glad you had/have family! = great speech.

  • @Hashemechad

    @Hashemechad

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sacred Thyme I believe in you dear! You matter to this world or you wouldn't be here.

  • @christinam850
    @christinam850 Жыл бұрын

    I love TED videos because I find them very interesting and powerful as far as Amy goes she is one of the top inspirational spokespeople for TED and I love how she is referring to all walks of life and pointing out that no matter what setbacks you have at the moment you will overcome them and continue on the path of your choose

  • @theanyang
    @theanyang8 жыл бұрын

    You are just so amazing girl! Your story is so fabulous and inspiring!!!

  • @CPOglobal
    @CPOglobal11 жыл бұрын

    People like Amy are motivating thousands everyday to never give up control of their life, no matter how bad the situations are.

  • @Fain255
    @Fain2559 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story and message (and girl)!

  • @Ohkapi
    @Ohkapi10 жыл бұрын

    Encouraging, Thanks Amy Purdy. This gives me chill every time I watch this (since June 2012). Just brilliant.

  • @magnolia7171
    @magnolia71713 жыл бұрын

    Happy that I found this video at such a critical juncture of life, and I realize now my situation is much easier , all I need is to believe in the possibilities.

  • @changeorbeextinct
    @changeorbeextinct9 жыл бұрын

    Today while fast forwarding ads on my DVR got a glimpse of her in a Toyota ad and had to back up to see the full clip. Then said to myself is this for real? My teenager said yes she is real. So had to google and found this. Amazingly inspiring woman and an exceptional Ted talk. Thank you so much.

  • @mariasohail2978
    @mariasohail29783 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Amy. You have me inspired!!!! I am motivated to be a better version of myself listening to your words. Thank you for being such a light in I can only assume so many peoples lives. I can definitely attest to mine

  • @aloksaha7288
    @aloksaha72889 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the wonderful speech Amy !! You truely are one of a kind. Never give up in life is all I would say and follow your heart !!!

  • @TBO123
    @TBO12312 жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing Amy... keep inspiring us... I wish more people could face their fears head on to break through borders to do anything and be anything they want to be. It is IMHO, a real shame that most people today know exactly what they don't want and are not grateful for their blessings or imagination. I, on the other hand am grateful that you shared your message and inspired me to do more.

  • @GreyPeaJim
    @GreyPeaJim12 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Truly Inspirational! Well done Amy and thank you for sharing this!

  • @B900
    @B90011 жыл бұрын

    You are an amazing person giving so many people out there hope. More people needs to see this. Such an inspiration. WOW Bravo Applause!

  • @itseman2064
    @itseman20642 жыл бұрын

    I proud of her , she has endured a lot 💗

  • @MrMonkeyslick
    @MrMonkeyslick12 жыл бұрын

    amy you are an amazing inspiration to us all...thank you for realizing your borders were your doorway.

  • @keyvangeula7807
    @keyvangeula780711 жыл бұрын

    What an inspiring story of resilience, faith, hope perseverance, love, support, and finally crisis and victory going hand in hand. Thanks for sharing Amy. I will share it.

  • @durantfamilyvideos
    @durantfamilyvideos13 жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational! If you feel like life is too hard and you are having a bad day you should watch this. Good on ya' Amy!

  • @raysnays
    @raysnays12 жыл бұрын

    so much passion in her speech. very inspirational and most importantly, very real

  • @falconlara
    @falconlara12 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, this is one of the most inspiring stories ever. Love her enthusiasm and her creed. Great TED talk.

  • @theairisamagician830

    @theairisamagician830

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok

  • @jimhines4397
    @jimhines439711 жыл бұрын

    incredible and extremely inspiring. it shows that we set our own limits and those who can "live beyond" their limits can have anything they dream of. thanks for sharing.

  • @yazzman1
    @yazzman111 жыл бұрын

    Bravo Amy! You are an inspiration to everyone!

  • @RobertRyshke
    @RobertRyshke12 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful and inspiring! She is a marvel and a role model for everyone.

  • @ryannie0410
    @ryannie041012 жыл бұрын

    her talk makes me cry! so inspirational!

  • @josefsecret
    @josefsecret6 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderfull message, thanks a lot!

  • @nachoruiz1377
    @nachoruiz13778 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring lesson of life... Thank you you much!

  • @Latifa1992
    @Latifa199210 жыл бұрын

    This vid could change everyone's life. Thank you Amy for sharing bravo for havin the courage to tell us ur story

  • @danas1708
    @danas170810 жыл бұрын

    Amy, what a heartfelt, humble and inspirational talk. It was a privilege to listen to you tell your story. From one TED Girl to another... keep it up!

  • @jillbarkley1232
    @jillbarkley123211 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable!! She is absolutely amazing and everyone should share this with their children. I did!!

  • @michelegardner1988
    @michelegardner198810 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree!! ^ People who are beautiful on the outside as well as the inside are hard to come by!!! "If you can believe it, you can achieve it!" Amy is a very inspiring woman!

  • @johnkcohen
    @johnkcohen11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you !!!

  • @hectorwu1256
    @hectorwu12563 жыл бұрын

    I am so Proud of you that you found your goal and career, and stay extremely positive. Don't give up and life has to go on, life lesson. THANK YOU!!!

  • @j5plpv795
    @j5plpv79511 жыл бұрын

    that´s the right side of understunding how life Works... good sharing!!

  • @Haithamcherif
    @Haithamcherif12 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!!! A great example! She's truly blessed to have that kind of acceptance!

  • @MrSumeetshrestha
    @MrSumeetshrestha12 жыл бұрын

    wow... I was watching this video almost closing my eye to sleep but she made me to get up and give a comment here...which I rarely do.....a true inspiration. Lovely way to think for life..... Hope all people this world be as positive as you are...love u.... :)

  • @caocole
    @caocole11 жыл бұрын

    I was really touched by your talk Amy. About 3 years ago, my doctors thought I had bacterial meningitis or worse, luckily it was viral meningitis and I really didn't know how lucky I was until I heard your story. I have been living with a similar attitude towards life that I have come to call "Choosing Crazy". That was the theme of my TEDx talk that you can find by searching Cassandra Cole in youtube if you would like to watch it. I wish you the very best and thank you for sharing your story.

  • @fereydounify
    @fereydounify11 жыл бұрын

    great source of inspiration.thank you.

  • @tasleemr601
    @tasleemr60110 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I so needed this video right now. And thank you so much Amy for being a truly inspirational example of the power of a human spirit. I definitely will use this video and your example to remind me to always choose option #2- Taking obstacles not as a block but as a way to force me to get creative. :-) You're amazing! :-)

  • @carmenguevara2428
    @carmenguevara242810 жыл бұрын

    hands down, the best talk about getting rid of excuses and having the nerve to pursue what we honestly want.

  • @SalLangley
    @SalLangley12 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. I have such admiration for this woman.

  • @tarikaiesec
    @tarikaiesec12 жыл бұрын

    amazing insipirational video, can't stop watching it, I recommended it to many friends

  • @authenticvideovirus
    @authenticvideovirus11 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a wonderful person..a great inspiration. Thanks Amy

  • @MrsYactayo
    @MrsYactayo10 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story...I enjoyed it very much... It gave a kick of love and creativity... I am still running on the "make your dream come true"...too...

  • @hx11hx1
    @hx11hx111 жыл бұрын

    so good to explain the possibilty

  • @rsj3047
    @rsj304711 жыл бұрын

    Awesome... and thank you for sharing your life!

  • @LeahCohen
    @LeahCohen11 жыл бұрын

    wow! i'm awestruck and so inspired!!

  • @kimminson
    @kimminson9 жыл бұрын

    I was touched by this passionate lady!

  • @janucieklak1044
    @janucieklak104410 жыл бұрын

    Amy what a wonderful story. You are the inspiration to the whole world. Thank you so very much for sharing Stay on top of the world

  • @kittykisser
    @kittykisser11 жыл бұрын

    this story is so touching - unbelievable beyond imagination

  • @Tobias4Toyotas
    @Tobias4Toyotas12 жыл бұрын

    Made my day... thank you for sharing.

  • @LuneeBYRD
    @LuneeBYRD Жыл бұрын

    I like the bravery. It takes a lot to talk about past trauma situations especially when you could’ve died and being close to death is not funny nor is it anything to play with. A lot of times people will make comments on how you should feel or even make fun but God brought you out of that and that’s a blessing because most people that go through stuff like this don’t always come out of it.

  • @sarita1a2b86
    @sarita1a2b866 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! So glad I came across this video!!!

  • @TheCal47
    @TheCal4711 жыл бұрын

    TED women was really the talks I am actually wanting to hear have seen a bunch and then stumbled on to this one and where i am right now talks like these is what i want to hear and learn form so thank you TED and Amy Prudy

  • @ArletteLee
    @ArletteLee9 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant attitude to life. It is a journey and Amy is making her journey work for her to the best of her ability doing the possible showing impossible is possible. She conquers and goes beyond limits to prove dreams can happen. Fantastic talk. THANK YOU AMY for sharing your journey with us. A fabulous empowered woman.

  • @emievel
    @emievel13 жыл бұрын

    I've been a big fan since 2007! Best of luck with everything you do Amy.

  • @dinhphoto
    @dinhphoto12 жыл бұрын

    i'm happy to see her happy...!!....enjoy your life no matter what...!!!

  • @Ayelet
    @Ayelet7 жыл бұрын

    פשוט ואווו!! כמה היא חיזקה אותי

  • @TheLittleSecret21
    @TheLittleSecret2111 жыл бұрын

    I watched this in the class last week. *tear* the most inspiration video that everyone should watch this!

  • @mohamedamin544
    @mohamedamin5445 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Amy..👏❤

  • @SXHQQSSS
    @SXHQQSSS6 жыл бұрын

    WOW!!! BRAVO!!! CONGRATULATIONS ........ Cheers!!!

  • @MrTree1779
    @MrTree177911 жыл бұрын

    You are totally right in every respect. I've been through all of it, and had to work through a tremendous amount of hospitalization and recovery, and I'm still permanently damaged. And I know that I'm doing extremely well compared to...95% of humans. But so is she, which is why she should be back out there helping those less fortunate, not showing off her great clothes and new set of designer legs to wealthy socialites. She should be among the destitute and let someone else at TED speak for her.

  • @germanmoyano690
    @germanmoyano69012 жыл бұрын

    Sos una GENIA! gracias, gracias, gracias

  • @virginial.791
    @virginial.7917 жыл бұрын

    Amazing speech, amazing amy!

  • @sbillmyer
    @sbillmyer12 жыл бұрын

    You are an incredible young lady and your future is yours to make it what you want. Play it forward!

  • @omarioj2421
    @omarioj242111 жыл бұрын

    one of the most amazing stories

  • @martizka
    @martizka12 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing Amy!!

  • @111111Ado
    @111111Ado11 жыл бұрын

    Pure Inspiration !!!

  • @8InFormation
    @8InFormation11 жыл бұрын

    thank you. absolutely InSpirit!!!

  • @mhdabdulhameed
    @mhdabdulhameed11 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive. She's amazing!

  • @akshitashambharkar504
    @akshitashambharkar5043 жыл бұрын

    I wrote this speech into my practical and got 50 out of 50 with very good speech compliment

  • @3bzo
    @3bzo11 жыл бұрын

    yes we can be anyone or anything we wish to be.. respect!

  • @dsethi05
    @dsethi0511 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Amy , you were inspirational .

  • @allchangesintime
    @allchangesintime12 жыл бұрын

    Simply Incredible!!!

  • @jennywatson-businesscoach380
    @jennywatson-businesscoach3807 жыл бұрын

    WHO DISLIKES THIS???! Truly amazing video & I watch it EVERY time I get a down day. Keep going & believe in the possibilities! Our mindset is the vital part in our lives. Love it!

  • @zfiriw9517

    @zfiriw9517

    2 жыл бұрын

    me because it was a homework

  • @mths50
    @mths509 жыл бұрын

    It's so beautifull, You make my day better, tks and congratulations girl!

  • @jitIndia
    @jitIndia10 жыл бұрын

    Raw Inspiration Amy.!!!. I will mention your inspirations in my Motivational Speech for Engineering Graduates !!! Your story touched my heart and will touch several students and children !!

  • @coffee_tale
    @coffee_tale10 жыл бұрын

    U R a great speaker ever ... Thanx

  • @Themetuk
    @Themetuk10 жыл бұрын

    I am crying and inspired!

  • @fatimasamira3695
    @fatimasamira36955 жыл бұрын

    Inspiring. Thank you

  • @anncervales1492
    @anncervales14929 жыл бұрын

    Living positively! I admire you, Amy.

  • @sudhareddy6149
    @sudhareddy614910 жыл бұрын

    No words to say..just incredible ..

  • @venkat8874
    @venkat887412 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring ..May GOD bless you on your journey

  • @JohnRPike
    @JohnRPike6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant and inspiring video for sure on Living beyond limits

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