Finding your best self | Dean Karnazis | TEDxAcademy

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  • Karnazis was named by TIME magazine as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World." An internationally acclaimed ultramarathoner and endurance athlete, he has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. He talks about how we can find our best self.
    Karnazis was named by TIME magazine as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World." An internationally acclaimed ultramarathoner and endurance athlete, he has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. He talks about how we can find our best self. 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

Komentáře • 221

  • @vegansLucko
    @vegansLucko Před 5 lety +150

    met him numerous times at races if he comes off as "bragging" like many have posted he is not intentionally doing so. He is very humble and always takes the time to chat, photos, meet new people etc.

    • @RobinHagg
      @RobinHagg Před 3 lety +3

      Good to hear.

    • @farricco1
      @farricco1 Před 3 lety +12

      Stating facts isn’t bragging, too many snow flakes and haters.

    • @DmitriRuwan
      @DmitriRuwan Před 3 lety +9

      @@farricco1 people are offended by everything its getting ridiculous.

    • @simonrankin9177
      @simonrankin9177 Před rokem +5

      Confidence is often seen as bragging ,thats the downfall of human nature ,im 61 who gets puffed out going to the letterbox, i admire this man incredibly. .

  • @SpecialBooksbySpecialKids
    @SpecialBooksbySpecialKids Před 2 lety +47

    Reading his books in college inspired me to run a 50 mile ultra. Changed my life!!!!!

    • @bearkinsbear8409
      @bearkinsbear8409 Před 2 lety +2

      I love your videos😁🤗 they are so inspirational

  • @dev46195
    @dev46195 Před 4 lety +56

    He's such an inspiration. Guy is so humble for someone who has achieved pretty much everything related to running..
    50 marathons in 50 days makes him a real superman..

    • @successorcortes82
      @successorcortes82 Před 3 lety

      I don’t want to take nothing from that accolade but Marshall ulrich ran 3,060 miles in 53 days at the age of 57. That’s almost 70 miles a day. In deans defense he is the imprecation to many great ultra runners now. Not to mention he dropped his MBA to run. That’s love

  • @roadglide
    @roadglide Před 5 lety +57

    No running up to that point and able to run 30 miles. Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

    • @davidpierce9949
      @davidpierce9949 Před 4 lety +3

      And he was drunk lol

    • @momchilandonov
      @momchilandonov Před 4 lety +3

      @@davidpierce9949 being drunk helps at running :)

    • @humanofearth7524
      @humanofearth7524 Před 4 lety +9

      Doctors did a study on him and he’s a freak of nature. Not normal at all.

    • @joelouden6592
      @joelouden6592 Před 3 lety +6

      He has a genetic defect that doesn't allow his body to produce lactic acid. A normal 30 year-old who doesn't exercise wouldn't be able to run more than a half mile to a mile.

    • @joenobody5913
      @joenobody5913 Před 3 lety

      Read his book years ago. He rode his bicycle like 40 miles to his grandparents house...on his 14th birthday. (I think 14th, could be wrong)

  • @chenzenzo
    @chenzenzo Před rokem +6

    Imagine running a marathon and realizing you're not tired. Dean is a golden man.

  • @jonasatia2102
    @jonasatia2102 Před 5 lety +71

    I don't get the people who say "this guy is just bragging" for me this is pure motivation.

    • @Collins1dan
      @Collins1dan Před 5 lety

      Same here. I felt like he could’ve told us more but didn’t due to not wanting to brag. Just because he didn’t explicitly mention how it applies to others don’t mean it’s not motivating... The rest of the comments are just an ebodimebt of Tall Poppy Syndrome.

    • @farricco1
      @farricco1 Před 3 lety

      People are always trying to bring others down, haters gonna hate 🤷‍♂️

  • @suzanw9314
    @suzanw9314 Před rokem +2

    He is not bragging or full of him self at all.
    He is the biggest legend raising the bar for us all.
    The ones that comment that he is arrogant are the couch potatoes...jealous...so they have to put him down. Sad.

  • @rosalierivera5405
    @rosalierivera5405 Před 5 lety +36

    Hmm...I couldn’t see that he was bragging- seemed very humble and genuine. Bravo to him and I think he’s awesome 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼I applaude you sir.

  • @snazzycracker2
    @snazzycracker2 Před 5 lety +33

    Those who have read all his books and seen his previous talks will know that he states on many an occasion that he is uncomfortable in front of a crowd or audience, and it is always visible. He talks about himself as that is what people are there to see and hear, that is his forte and all he has achieved is his story, and his achievements are his examples of his best self via his performances. It is a story of inspiration to those who have the bottle and determination to try. To criticize him for allegedly bragging and telling of his best achievements is ridiculous. If he just shrugged of his achievements and didn't give them the credit they deserve he would come across as arrogant. He is talking about his best self, he found his best self achieving all he talks about here. That is an example of how it can be done. It is up to you to try and achieve your best. He cannot tell each individual how to better their self, we are all different, there is no one for all answer. The talk title is also likely predetermined by Ted ex talks themselves. The title on the screen in the background is 'Our best' 'Our self'.

  • @kunalsharma2116
    @kunalsharma2116 Před 5 lety +17

    please bring him back..
    He is a living LEGEND
    LOVE AND RESPECT TO DEAN KARNAZES
    LOVE TO TED.

  • @alainmancilla8181
    @alainmancilla8181 Před 3 lety +5

    This guys is pure motivation. Never settle, find that thing you love and just do it!

  • @julio__3631
    @julio__3631 Před 5 lety +6

    This guy is a legend in the running world hands down, I remember the first time I ever heard of him was in a documentary about a human that could run the longest distances without much effort, and after that I was fascinated with running. He inspired me to be better and I'm sure I wasn't the only one.

  • @toddmaddaline997
    @toddmaddaline997 Před 5 lety +21

    Dean the machine. Guy is a beast and an inspiration.

  • @salvatore4993
    @salvatore4993 Před 3 lety +4

    Dr.Mohammed Alasiri, a physiologist at my uni, made me watch this.
    Shoutout tto Dr.Mohammed.

  • @mychannel2054
    @mychannel2054 Před 3 lety +1

    If people think here that he is bragging; I don't think he is but if he is, he has every right to do so!

  • @russellbonell
    @russellbonell Před 3 lety +8

    He ran 30 miles when drunk!! I struggle to run to the toilet when I'm drunk!!

  • @lagaman11
    @lagaman11 Před 5 lety +5

    Dean Karnazis was my inspiration to run my first marathon and my first ultra, and he continues to inspire me. That being said, if he wants to name the world's toughest, he needs to check out the Barkley, IMHO.

    • @tuesdaysrunner4038
      @tuesdaysrunner4038 Před 5 lety

      Barkley is pretty far. He can do the Baldy Marathons 100. The Southern California Barkley. And he can run to the start from his home in SF the night before...then run back after he finishes it...

  • @KarlisAnsons
    @KarlisAnsons Před 5 lety +1

    very motivating and beautiful story

  • @rahulsehgal5339
    @rahulsehgal5339 Před 3 lety +12

    This guy gonna tell his kid about how he ran 350 miles to get to school

  • @vivianpurplemess
    @vivianpurplemess Před 3 lety

    Great Inspiration from Legend! Awesome guy!

  • @petrusgandamana
    @petrusgandamana Před 5 lety

    Dean... Your story is great

  • @ZPL008
    @ZPL008 Před 3 lety

    You are a true LEGEND !

  • @harishv9968
    @harishv9968 Před 3 lety +2

    This guy is a real life Superman.

  • @biennaursula
    @biennaursula Před 5 lety

    Beautiful story.

  • @mayolosalgado1015
    @mayolosalgado1015 Před 5 lety +1

    Powerful man!

  • @lookaway8936
    @lookaway8936 Před 5 lety +1

    Great sense of humor

  • @tiffanyayseyaseminsungur1600

    Very intriguing.

  • @JoseMendoza-qd5po
    @JoseMendoza-qd5po Před 5 lety +1

    Don’t hate he found himself let him have this if you really think about it he does teach you what the title says he just doesn’t explain it in the way other TED talk people do

  • @LukaszSkyWalker
    @LukaszSkyWalker Před 5 lety

    Thx!!

  • @vodka5803
    @vodka5803 Před 3 lety +1

    wow, I'm going to go binge-watch more episodes, does anyone recommend one for me to watch?

  • @NoisqueVoaProduction
    @NoisqueVoaProduction Před 3 lety +3

    Forrest Gump would be proud. Run that amount is mind-boggling!

  • @mogbaba
    @mogbaba Před 5 lety +5

    Come here to Norway and we also say : Oh, you are fantastic!
    I am impressed by his achievement but I am astonished how self center he is!

  • @NickLamagnaInvest
    @NickLamagnaInvest Před rokem

    outstanding! Keep it up!

  • @robertobhro
    @robertobhro Před 4 lety +4

    He may not be the best runner ever, but it remains amazing achievements for a human being, so why shouldn't he allowed to be a) proud of himself; b) talk proudly about his achievements, when c) he does inspire a lot of people through telling his story to get out there moving?

  • @vaimast
    @vaimast Před 5 lety +1

    i cant stop see his biceps

  • @ccarlton7809
    @ccarlton7809 Před 2 lety

    Read his book re 50 marathons in 50 days, so uplifting during my marathon training.
    🦋🦋🦋🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-og1wp5pm5s
    @user-og1wp5pm5s Před 3 lety +1

    I hope he keeps up with his foot hygiene
    'Cause this man is a beast at running

  • @limallen6311
    @limallen6311 Před 4 lety +5

    while i am seeing this video, he is probably running some where on the earth.

  • @mattwernecke2342
    @mattwernecke2342 Před 5 lety +1

    My body is fine now.
    I did not have insurance.
    I am a runner!
    I am.starting over!

  • @K1NG_D0ME
    @K1NG_D0ME Před 5 lety +4

    I like how he's sipping water the entire time lol

  • @michaelaleach8195
    @michaelaleach8195 Před 5 lety +3

    Hey TEDx... you spelled his name wrong.

  • @TheoLeRigolo2218
    @TheoLeRigolo2218 Před měsícem

    a legend

  • @trocomerlo
    @trocomerlo Před rokem

    I'm still trying to find the inspirational bit of the talk... It's all about showing his personal achievements... which are outstanding btw

  • @canny3d
    @canny3d Před 3 lety

    They spelled his name wrong on the title. I believe it's
    Dean Karnazes, not Dean Karnazis

  • @Nisaros
    @Nisaros Před 5 lety +1

    Very inspirational, μπραβο!

  • @michaeljohnson2922
    @michaeljohnson2922 Před 5 lety +95

    CZcams David Goggins if you want to really find your best life.
    You're welcome.

  • @mooganoid
    @mooganoid Před 5 lety +55

    I'm a big fan of TED ... but ... this wasn't as per the title. As much as this guy has achieved great things, where were the words of inspiration or the story ... or anything other than inflation of the self? Is it me or were there purposeful pauses for validation via applause?

    • @PcnoicFxman
      @PcnoicFxman Před 5 lety +11

      Rich Moog you have to dig deep into yourself to find true motivation. Listen to Konstantinos' story, relate and then act. Don't expect others to give you inspirational quotes.

    • @amblincork
      @amblincork Před 5 lety

      It rather depends on how you interpret the story - that said, this isnt the best version of Dean's story and perhaps may not give the best impression of his career

    • @Fox_Zero
      @Fox_Zero Před 5 lety +5

      He did pause, but I think, it was to give time to the translators to interpret. He was speaking to a Greek speaking audience and if he would not have paused, he would have been speaking over their laughter, as they reacted to his comments a few seconds late.

    • @RamKumar-yi6wn
      @RamKumar-yi6wn Před 5 lety +1

      You're a millenial or if you're older someone with millenial mindset.

  • @juandaa.g7295
    @juandaa.g7295 Před 2 lety +5

    He is genetically gifted... His lactic acid clearance abilities are just insane hahaha

  • @mattwernecke2342
    @mattwernecke2342 Před 5 lety +1

    I have been a long distance trail runner for a long time.
    I only run on trails.
    I only run in the woods.
    My longest run was The Stump Jump, in Tennessee.
    The most, that I have run is 85 miles in 1 week.
    I took a day off in 2012., day before Christmas.
    The next day was catastrophic.
    My body, punished me for taking a day off!
    I blew out my left ankle, then my left groin, then my right quad muscle, after 4 weeks..

    • @jeffreybrignac1800
      @jeffreybrignac1800 Před 5 lety

      Is this supposed to be impressive? I've seen some dedicated High School XC runners get close to 85 miles a week training for a 5k. And I know for a fact many Collegiate runners run 85+ miles a week training for 8k and 10k. If you are implying that you have been running consecutively and only took a day off for Christmas eve then your body is not "punishing" you for taking a day off. Your body was "punishing" you for not taking enough days off. Distance runners need at least a day off per or at least bi-weekly or else injuries, such as yours, will be likely to occur. And I do not understand how you can have 3 injuries such as those due to running/taking that one day off, when only one of those injuries would have not allowed you to run for several weeks after.

  • @mattwernecke2342
    @mattwernecke2342 Před 5 lety +4

    I can run 25 miles, and during that time, I have designed new food recipes, or products.

  • @bilibili68
    @bilibili68 Před 5 lety +6

    that included no message whatsoever. it was just a summary of his accomplishments..

  • @ggmsgamingworld
    @ggmsgamingworld Před 2 lety

    Hero my real hero.

  • @fcosovic1
    @fcosovic1 Před 5 lety +11

    How do I find my best self?

    • @anthonyp.3909
      @anthonyp.3909 Před 5 lety +2

      Tell your self “Who Am I?” “What Am I Capable Of?”

    • @FromDesertTown
      @FromDesertTown Před 3 lety

      Good question. It definitely wasn't addressed in the video. But to answer your question, just love the people around you :)

  • @cgt2816
    @cgt2816 Před 5 lety +6

    Why is there a slow pan up his legs with the camera at 8:05?

  • @bipinacharya9418
    @bipinacharya9418 Před 5 lety +3

    So what is the lesson????

  • @_seebastiang
    @_seebastiang Před 3 lety +9

    Nobody would talk about how his friends let him go running drunk?

  • @rohitkohok6631
    @rohitkohok6631 Před 5 lety

    EXCEPTIONALLY EXCEPTIONAL ........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @JK-vc7ie
    @JK-vc7ie Před 5 lety +2

    Cool talk by Richard Simmons

  • @damodaraomalley3974
    @damodaraomalley3974 Před rokem

    The furthest I have ran at one time is 12klm.... What do I need to do to run a marathon next?

  • @catflapper125
    @catflapper125 Před 5 lety

    "I beat P.Diddy" (cue raucous applause)

  • @jorgeromera3861
    @jorgeromera3861 Před 4 lety

    It's truly funny to read the comments

  • @lyellbro1
    @lyellbro1 Před 5 lety +3

    If he can do it so can I

  • @aliciam6725
    @aliciam6725 Před 5 lety

    "So you just ran!"

  • @henrymiller8859
    @henrymiller8859 Před 5 lety +2

    A marathon a day is still only 182 miles a week, top marathoners can do around 120-150 and that’s with tempo runs intervals and strength work all at altitude. His runs seem more like ticking boxes than real high performance.

    • @kingdaleclarke
      @kingdaleclarke Před 3 lety

      True,the pace he runs at is not impressive,almost to the point where I don't see the point in it

  • @drukjohn1982
    @drukjohn1982 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm an ultra runner, but all these marathon and ultra marathons talks I've ever seen on Ted X are terrible, they just talk about them self and their achievements. No substance. Once again I've learned nothing!

  • @YoungTw
    @YoungTw Před 4 lety +2

    You can tell this dude is from san fransisco

  • @archangul
    @archangul Před 5 lety +11

    Was there a cue sign to applause i was missing?

    • @cgt2816
      @cgt2816 Před 5 lety

      Ikr.

    • @ggdd1299
      @ggdd1299 Před 5 lety +1

      Yes.. the a-hole stops talking about his great accomplishments for a second.. and the sheep in the crowd are expected to clap.

  • @Vitamincontrol1
    @Vitamincontrol1 Před 8 měsíci

    The runner

  • @raceofknowledge5070
    @raceofknowledge5070 Před 5 lety

    He is standing in a air conditioning hall thn y he is drinking regularly?
    Is he came here direct after completing a marathon

  • @LazarusSlade
    @LazarusSlade Před 5 lety +3

    Greeks: We invented running!
    Kenyans and Ethiopians: But we perfected it and no Greek will even beat us.
    Rest of the World: Sounds about right.

    • @solseeker7502
      @solseeker7502 Před 5 lety +1

      If the greeks invented running, the Hindu invented breathing.

  • @MultiMtbrider
    @MultiMtbrider Před 5 lety +15

    Finding your Best??? A fairer description would have been. "My Adventures from Night Club to Professional Ultra Marathoner" At least the revised working title would have changed ones expectations of what they were about to listen too and in process would have made him seem less arrogant.

  • @cicirunner
    @cicirunner Před 5 lety +134

    Finding your best self? This is just all about him bragging what he has done in his life

    • @mooganoid
      @mooganoid Před 5 lety +4

      I wholly concur.

    • @lagaman11
      @lagaman11 Před 5 lety +2

      Hate much?

    • @tuesdaysrunner4038
      @tuesdaysrunner4038 Před 5 lety +7

      That is what Dean considers "his best self". He found it after he got drunk at a bar on his 30th birthday and went running to Half Moon Bay in his silk underpants...

    • @PoetWithPace
      @PoetWithPace Před 5 lety +3

      i agree. I'm wondering which part he said "how" he talks about finding your best self? As for top 100 influencer, i have never heard of him till it popped on my CZcams recommended view. I think i need to be on TED :-)

    • @suraaj9481
      @suraaj9481 Před 5 lety +3

      It's not about bragging if you can back it up

  • @yorikvatral929
    @yorikvatral929 Před 5 lety +1

    I don't think people can't stop drinking water for 16 minutes period.)

  • @hermanhelmich
    @hermanhelmich Před 5 lety +6

    More like a summary
    Not very insightfull

  • @1192wehttam
    @1192wehttam Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant but what is your why

  • @oldmate86
    @oldmate86 Před rokem

    Why did everyone clap wen he said 51 degrees?

  • @hotbird3
    @hotbird3 Před 4 lety +2

    What he is missing is pace... Every top level runner can jog for miles ... But the real challenge is doing it at a competitive pace..anyway , its an extraordinary achievement non the less..

  • @amstorm8954
    @amstorm8954 Před 5 lety

    on that first ultra photo he looks like bodybuilder... not sombody who didnt exercise

  • @taladiv3415
    @taladiv3415 Před 4 měsíci

    3:18 Early risers have no respect whatsoever for the beautiful and quiet NIGHT hours! They simply call it "morning" as if morning lasts from two hours past midnight until one second before midday...

  • @ReasonablyFit
    @ReasonablyFit Před 5 lety +1

    He brags more than Kurt Angle, it true it's damn true!

    • @kingdaleclarke
      @kingdaleclarke Před 5 lety +1

      True and hs got nothing to brag about,all he does is run at the speed of a turtle and lets not forget...Kurt won a gold medal with a broken fricking neck!!!!

    • @ReasonablyFit
      @ReasonablyFit Před 5 lety

      @@kingdaleclarke 😂😂😂😂

  • @nathancoll5377
    @nathancoll5377 Před 5 lety +20

    Seems like an ego boost rather than a talk to help other people find their best self. Should be renamed; 'I want to do a TED talk to raise awareness about myself and massage my ego'. Misleading title. The message is inspiring to push limits, but delivery is too centred on the speaker unfortunately.

    • @stonecat676
      @stonecat676 Před 5 lety +1

      but you gotta admit, what he's accomplished is really tough

  • @jasonjames6870
    @jasonjames6870 Před 5 lety +3

    When did he start bragging he was invited to talk about his running career

  • @amblincork
    @amblincork Před 5 lety

    This is no the best version of Dean's story on CZcams - some comments refer to his talk about being just bragging -so maybe people not so happy with this might find the other one youtube

  • @TheKauaiboyz51
    @TheKauaiboyz51 Před 5 lety +25

    respect to this guy but he is a little arrogant. 50 marathons in 50 days in 50 states is incredible. but ironman cowboy did 50 ironman distances in 50 states in 50 days. if you dont know what an ironman is, its a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a full 26.2 marathon. imagine doing that 50 days in a row 😲

    • @steveotatooed
      @steveotatooed Před 5 lety +5

      TheKauaiboyz51 what cowboy did doesnt diminish Deans accomplishments

    • @dastier3930
      @dastier3930 Před 5 lety +1

      TheKauaiboyz51 never heard of her

    • @tuesdaysrunner4038
      @tuesdaysrunner4038 Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah, both are impressive accomplishments. But Ironcowboy also used IV fluids. I think Dean did not. And comparatively speaking, Dean probably had better relative "race times" statistically speaking, but he also was only doing a marathon, not swimming and biking too.

    • @JM-vc6wv
      @JM-vc6wv Před 5 lety

      TheKauaiboyz51 And Dean ran 350 miles without stopping :) or 560 kilometers

  • @momchilandonov
    @momchilandonov Před 4 lety +1

    2:33 this story was told by him in a different manner so it makes you wonder if it's true or not...

  • @thecreativemastermin
    @thecreativemastermin Před 5 lety +3

    This is such a weak talk. All that grandpa is doing is counting his achievements. And it's titled finding your best self!
    You can't put a tedtalk and not share any lessons in it. All that he shows is how he went from running an impromptu marathon to competing in the biggest, most challenging marathons. Which in a way justifies the title, he found his best self.
    But what do we have to learn from this? What's the point of a great story if it has no lessons in it?

  • @melaniewojak3239
    @melaniewojak3239 Před 5 lety +2

    Books were inspiring but this just comes across as a big ego parade

  • @dwheresmymana
    @dwheresmymana Před 4 lety

    @10:54 the woman in the middle is not impressed. haha

  • @coveredinblood827
    @coveredinblood827 Před 5 lety +3

    You Need Jesus. He wants to give you eternal Life in HEAVEN. Take IT. You Need to Take IT.

  • @gautamnagvekar9934
    @gautamnagvekar9934 Před rokem

    South pole ? Only 3 runners

  • @jb1876
    @jb1876 Před 3 lety

    So many people making rude comments, if you have nothing good to say , say nothing.

  • @IzaakCha7
    @IzaakCha7 Před 5 lety +3

    why is he wearing a jogging outfit now? does he wear those dangle shorts all the time?

  • @jreyros14
    @jreyros14 Před 5 lety +45

    Amazing achievements but the talk consisted on him bragging about every race he has competed at haha.. completely wrong title, that’s for sure

    • @amblincork
      @amblincork Před 5 lety +1

      He has an other version of his running career on youtube which is better and seems less like someone that is merely talking about doing this and that

    • @themadlad8540
      @themadlad8540 Před 4 lety

      You just jealous

    • @spartan900able
      @spartan900able Před 4 lety

      No you are wrong

    • @finngrant234
      @finngrant234 Před 4 lety

      It's the standard for 95% of Ted talks.
      Mostly self promoting bluster and rarely any actual advice.

    • @Davidthemarathoner
      @Davidthemarathoner Před 4 lety

      He doesn't brag. He doesn't have to.

  • @fernandoteruo3244
    @fernandoteruo3244 Před 3 lety

    The Green goblin anyone? Or Just me?

  • @adamlofquist
    @adamlofquist Před 5 lety +2

    The title of this talk is misleading. TED while this is a great talk it is ruining your brand reputation and trust with your followers.

  • @flynncrean8107
    @flynncrean8107 Před 5 lety +1

    Didn’t learn anything

  • @mattwernecke2342
    @mattwernecke2342 Před 5 lety

    I can
    tap that for hours....Lol

  • @christiangerhardt2408
    @christiangerhardt2408 Před 5 lety

    He loves to run..... Goggins hates it.

  • @pankaj94595
    @pankaj94595 Před 4 lety +1

    I have an incredible talent of lying in bed and sleeping very fast.

  • @marcl4007
    @marcl4007 Před 4 lety

    I bet he ran to that talk