The Power of Starting Over | Megan Militello | TEDxAnchorage

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  • čas přidán 28. 03. 2022
  • The transition from the Army to civilian life can be difficult to navigate: it takes patience, self-discovery, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Megan Militello-a former air traffic controller turned organic granola CEO-shares what can happen when we have the courage to start over. Megan Militello is the founder and CEO of Elevated Oats, a gourmet granola company in Anchorage, Alaska. She became devoted to spreading the message that living a better life is possible-and consuming food that lifts you up is a gateway to get there. She lives an elevated, healthy, and adventurous life in Alaska with her two dogs. 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 • 49

  • @LaidbackAF
    @LaidbackAF Před 5 měsíci +10

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story.
    After 13 years of drug abuse and addiction, I want to change and will do everything in my power to overcome intrusive thoughts and habitual habits.
    God bless everyone who has walked through darkness.

  • @alexandrosteck8015
    @alexandrosteck8015 Před rokem +16

    Thank you for this TED!!
    1. Be accountable!!
    2. There's always an option!!

  • @lorenl9262
    @lorenl9262 Před rokem +9

    Kudos to You for standing up and making sense of what life means to you and not other people. :)-

  • @michaelkaylor6770
    @michaelkaylor6770 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Such a great story of reflection, growth, and drive!

  • @wyldkardenterprisesllc5456

    This is an awesome and inspiring story.

  • @Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger
    @Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your service 🙏 for us

  • @cranklesnacks
    @cranklesnacks Před rokem +19

    Sometimes I wonder about this ME culture (myself included). I have a neighbor who just had a stroke in his 50s, and his wife dumped him. Maybe she’s living her best life now too. But, neighbor’s life is now a solitary daily struggle.

    • @doc_ofalltrades2444
      @doc_ofalltrades2444 Před rokem +3

      Yes I tuned out when she said she left her husband. Not my kinda person and not the vibe I seek in a TedTalk

  • @thinkforyourself101
    @thinkforyourself101 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow | Amazing and thank you

  • @tyrannosaurusburke
    @tyrannosaurusburke Před 2 lety +6

    I think this is the first account I've heard about someone moving from Hawaii to Alaska, and thriving in the latter state.

  • @KingBobaFett434
    @KingBobaFett434 Před měsícem +1

    If I had chance to start my life over again I would definitely make sure I would do it right and undo the mistakes I made.

  • @iloveyellow7214
    @iloveyellow7214 Před 2 lety +1

    😘 hugs TedTalk thank you I really needed this🥰

  • @mimansayyy
    @mimansayyy Před měsícem

    notes :
    - putting an end to habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness
    - observe thoughts and consciously make an effort to change them
    - become accountable for your actions and choices
    - reading & journaling
    - make a deeper connection with food
    - have determination to work your way out of the darkness
    - keep going, it willl become easier
    - devote yourself to personal development
    - limiting ideas and believes
    - loosing everything let's one have a completely different outlook
    - put action (personally and professionally) towards being the woman that you have envisioned
    - change the narrative, put yourself first
    - practice healthy boundaries
    - RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF
    - be compassionate with yourself and let go because you don't know what you don't know

  • @wootwootwoot32
    @wootwootwoot32 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I like her message of starting over. I don’t care if she has or doesn’t have tattoos on her arm or how she looks. I don’t care what any of the other comments say. If you don’t like the experience you don’t need to listen 👂 😅😅😂

  • @accordingtobrittt
    @accordingtobrittt Před rokem +2

    Starting over is so hard!

  • @plainjaneofalltrades3853
    @plainjaneofalltrades3853 Před rokem +11

    Hello. The title is “the power of,” but this is actually her life story. I have 3 minutes left, so I’m gonna wait for the life lesson that helps “everyone.”

  • @plainjaneofalltrades3853
    @plainjaneofalltrades3853 Před rokem +77

    So I wasted my lunch break on “HER” story as opposed to a lesson that teaches and helps with starting over. I’m disappointed, but I’m happy she’s happier and healthier.

  • @mightyobserver12
    @mightyobserver12 Před 6 měsíci

    U had a great life.

  • @akaboo69
    @akaboo69 Před rokem

    I want to leave TX. I'm bored out here

    • @KyVisuals
      @KyVisuals Před 6 měsíci

      The whole world is boring tbh

  • @renny404
    @renny404 Před 5 měsíci

    Can’t get any real speakers to show up anymore to ted conferences can you

  • @mightyobserver12
    @mightyobserver12 Před 6 měsíci

    Why people didnt leave

  • @businessgoose6057
    @businessgoose6057 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Ok so .... a person who's family had enough start-up capital to just 'start a business " is supposed to be a lesson to EVERYONE ELSE struggling with no money to our name? Waste of time.

  • @rafaelbrancewicz4614
    @rafaelbrancewicz4614 Před 4 měsíci

    On one hand, good for the strength and not turning back. On the other hand, this « ALL ABOUT ME AND MYSELF » times are killing humans as social beings. Already today, a higher percentage of women and men are depressed. They’ve been married a couple of times, have kids with different partners, but are lonely.
    She says she tried. But, do we have, today, the tools to succeed in trying ? Or is the selfish behaviour already deeply ingrained in us and we just can no longer commit and accept compromises ?

  • @6Sisu9
    @6Sisu9 Před rokem +7

    Don't know myself.
    But I'll get married....then divorced.
    Again, I don't know myself
    But I'll remarrie... then just leave.

    • @eliudnjai
      @eliudnjai Před rokem +3

      😂 I was about to say the second guy got used and then got left behind when he needed her 😢

  • @mightyobserver12
    @mightyobserver12 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Left her sick husBAND

  • @muddydog6605
    @muddydog6605 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oh I'm done with this, I'm a woman looking for videos on starting over, not how to use and step on people. I'm getting away from a narcissist, certainly not going to watch another one giving out tips. Best of luck everyone out there x

  • @plainjaneofalltrades3853
    @plainjaneofalltrades3853 Před rokem +10

    Her ONLY encouraging words were at the very end. You don’t know what you don’t know until you try. Smh… I will not rate this video. Have a great day.

  • @AWayOfLiving84
    @AWayOfLiving84 Před 2 měsíci

    👣🌏🕵🏻‍♂️☯️📜

  • @TravieSpots
    @TravieSpots Před 7 měsíci +2

    This was a terrible story. She bounced from man to man, based on her current wants. She's been able to live in Hawaii, get her master's degree and admits that she relied on these men financially. This video was not helpful unless it's to manipulate men to get you your optimal life.

    • @wootwootwoot32
      @wootwootwoot32 Před 6 měsíci

      Maybe you got hurt yourself and are projecting? I don’t see where she said she financially took advantage of men?

  • @innawewe
    @innawewe Před 10 měsíci +2

    I didn't find this useful

    • @Justsay-in
      @Justsay-in Před 2 měsíci

      😂😂😂 are you a robot…

  • @hugginssemwayo6920
    @hugginssemwayo6920 Před 5 měsíci

    How much did she got on divorces. Just imaging getting half of everything from 2 man

  • @JardineKarate1
    @JardineKarate1 Před měsícem

    Narcissism 101. Not to be celebrated.

  • @user-oj7tx1ti3t
    @user-oj7tx1ti3t Před 5 měsíci

    So you left your husband when he got sick instead of trying to help him. I dont think you have learnt anything from life. All you do is run around from one thing to the next.

  • @kyuubicaughtu
    @kyuubicaughtu Před 9 měsíci +1

    wow unreliable haha

  • @user-fo1dm7fx5k
    @user-fo1dm7fx5k Před 2 lety

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  • @Finsxlens
    @Finsxlens Před 3 měsíci

    This was one of the worst talks I’ve listened to so far, I got no lesson and a life story

  • @ian2372
    @ian2372 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Sleeve tats on a woman discredits anything she has to say further.

    • @wootwootwoot32
      @wootwootwoot32 Před 6 měsíci

      I like the arms and tats but it looks like she can punch you in the face quite hard!