Rethinking failure: Barbara Corcoran at TEDxBarnardCollege

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  • čas přidán 29. 12. 2013
  • In her TEDxBarnardCollege talk, Barbara Corcoran
    kicks off the day with her personal, first hand experience of embracing failure and re-imagining what it has meant for her own path to success.
    Barbara Corcoran's credentials include straight D's in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she took a $1000 loan to start The Corcoran Group. As one of the "Sharks" on ABC's hit TV show, SHARK TANK, Barbara has ponied up her own money and invested in more than a dozen businesses, competing to make those deals for all to see, then shepherding them to success.
    The Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College was proud to host a diverse and talented line up of speakers who shared their stories of resilience and failure. www.TEDxBarnardCollege.com
    In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Komentáře • 306

  • @rackallthetime
    @rackallthetime Před 7 lety +520

    I failed at something today. I searched "failure" on CZcams and found this. Barb you cut my "feel sorry for myself" time by 90%. thank you

  • @riffmaj7
    @riffmaj7 Před 8 lety +322

    It's always inspiring to hear success stories from people who have failed, not once or twice, but many.

  • @mackss9468
    @mackss9468 Před rokem +23

    I just failed something I had been working towards for five years. Watching this really helped. I feel ready to try again for the sixth year! Thank you!

    • @apuloshohe
      @apuloshohe Před rokem +2

      I dunno what u r upto but my guts instinct told me that what ever you are upto it's gonna work out at the end . and if incase u sees this comment then i want you to feel at ease and clap for yourself saying “I am grateful and thankful to myself" .. have a good life ahead wherever it may lead to .....

  • @modernmarvel
    @modernmarvel Před 8 lety +121

    What type of badassery is this?!?
    This woman is a fucking legend!
    She's proof that when you fall forward you will always have a cushion underneath waiting for you.

  • @jasminejones551
    @jasminejones551 Před 5 lety +5

    I failed today. I often beat myself up about messing up because I can’t see past it. I love being good at things. I love succeeding. I have this irrational fear of embarrassment. I don’t want to be bad at anything. But I have the slightest bit of optimism that I will overcome.

  • @OlivierSevers
    @OlivierSevers Před 4 lety +88

    I've failed more this year than in any other year. It's been hard. I've lost so much but at the same time gained so much and learnt so much about myself. I've been an emotional yo yo. Elated one minute. Rock bottom the next. But it's strangely been the best year of my life just because I have learnt so much..

  • @santalos5
    @santalos5 Před 3 lety +6

    Guys this is about Barbara Corcoran. Please google how a man returned to an emptied out home after 2-month hospital stay for COVID. This lady and her team assumed he was going to die so they rented out his apartment and sold all his stuff, and they said its because its a "health hazard" which is a complete BS excuse. They didnt sell his piano but I assure you they tried to sell it on craiglist.

  • @DazelleSteele
    @DazelleSteele Před 10 lety +108

    "...let's hear it for rejection!" Love this speech Barbara. You are a natural storyteller and motivator. Thank you for this speech. It is very insightful and motivational. I needed to hear it. I appreciate you!

  • @JousefM
    @JousefM Před 3 lety +10

    I actually wanted this talk to go five times longer. Barbara is a damn good speaker!

  • @LazyChristy
    @LazyChristy Před 7 lety +18

    What a beautiful speech and what an empathetic woman. I'm at a time where I'm feeling like a failure because I don't have a university education at nearly 25 when all the other people I went to school with are successful working people, and everyone just seems so much better off than me. I have to thank depression and failure too though because without them I don't think I would be as much of a sympathetic person as I am today. Funnily enough failure has also taught me to get up and not give up either so I'm working on my education now. This speech has reminded me that and I will try to keep on that track. Thank you so much for this!

  • @jawwadmehmood9944
    @jawwadmehmood9944 Před 5 lety +5

    I continue to take xanax everyday because I live with depression. I have turned my back on passion. I don’t know why I am writing this here. Barbara you are an inspiration. And I hope at some point I can be passionate again. Thank You.

  • @brianstacync
    @brianstacync Před 10 lety +8

    Barbara is awesome!! A real person, no BS.

  • @devorahfriedlander9139
    @devorahfriedlander9139 Před 7 lety +11

    "Let's hear it for rejection!" -my new motto :)

  • @user-zh6gv2mh9l
    @user-zh6gv2mh9l Před 7 lety +6

    When ur heroes become ur rivals u know u made it

  • @cowboybebop4099
    @cowboybebop4099 Před 5 lety +144

    Sued donald trump and won. What a legend

    • @AllHandlesRTaken
      @AllHandlesRTaken Před 4 lety +4

      cowboybebop Sadly enough, she had to sue him to get him to pay up.
      Not paying people is not a desirable qualitative personality trait.

    • @lynettemiller7912
      @lynettemiller7912 Před 3 lety +1

      THAT, right there, is enough to make me love her!

  • @STARTtoSOLD
    @STARTtoSOLD Před 4 lety +5

    I love Barbra for her vulnerability - beautiful, inspiring and badass.

  • @cookedbyjackie
    @cookedbyjackie Před 3 lety +1

    Rejection and Failure are hard for anyone to swallow and no matter how many times we fail, we must get up again. This is very difficult to do but she just explained that it is the key to success--to fail.

  • @Divine-vg7qg
    @Divine-vg7qg Před 4 lety +5

    I failed my forensic psychology TMA and i started off great in the beginning and kept failing all the way through but now i researched you barbara and realised im awesome at failure and thats actually something im good at! Which im ok with, before that i done my acting degree got to my BA honours and then failed my masters but then went onto study this course im currently doing ...if i keep failing im bound to succeed, wherever life may take me... thank you🙏🎉

  • @lionessk9385
    @lionessk9385 Před 9 lety +146

    Her Chinese accent was the best.

  • @monicaheyden
    @monicaheyden Před 10 lety +39

    Barbara--as a woman entrepreneur who's on her 4th business, you are one of my biggest heroes. Thanks so much for sharing your story.

    • @keabonhall2436
      @keabonhall2436 Před rokem

      Have you learned that you’re really bad at it yet?

    • @logielleEntiopya
      @logielleEntiopya Před 2 měsíci

      ​​​@@keabonhall2436 You do not even know her, it makes no sense to assume that a stranger person cannot be competent at something.

  • @LovelyVanessa01
    @LovelyVanessa01 Před 8 lety +51

    Barbara for president

  • @ashleylove6840
    @ashleylove6840 Před 2 lety +4

    Today I failed at something and the quote " Reward efforts more than results" Just made me see everything in a different light. First it inspires me to try harder and if I fail just to get back up and try harder. :) Thank you so much, you made my day and this week. I felt horrible but now I feel like a weight has lifted off my shoulder.

  • @VanessaLeevl
    @VanessaLeevl Před 7 lety +20

    This is exactly what we ALL need to hear.

  • @bobthorlton5207
    @bobthorlton5207 Před 9 lety +6

    The rejection's sharpened your insights to oppertunity by understanding how the molecules vibrate in our universe. You possess the spirit that binds us all together.

  • @hungrydan
    @hungrydan Před 4 lety +6

    WOW, I love Barbara even more now. Thx Barbara! I just went through a lot of racial discrimination and flat out persecution in China for teaching jobs simply because I didn't look the part or because I am a Christian. Your email that you sent really inspired me. Keep up what you're doing, Barbara!

  • @nelsonmartinez2420
    @nelsonmartinez2420 Před 8 lety +43

    Thanks. I needed to see that!!! I will not allow to feel sorry too long

    • @shadowproductions9825
      @shadowproductions9825 Před 7 lety

      nelson martinez amen!!! Thank u I needed. To see ur comment and this video too

    • @daralillyluchen3722
      @daralillyluchen3722 Před 4 lety

      The difference between a master and a novice is that: a master has failed more times!!!!!

  • @ElenaWilkins
    @ElenaWilkins Před 8 lety +1

    The more I hear this woman speak, the more I respect and love her. Thank you , Barbara!

  • @ericthuku6087
    @ericthuku6087 Před 9 lety +14

    Great motivation for me this Monday, when I'm feeling like crap. Love it!

  • @MrRobDouglas
    @MrRobDouglas Před 10 lety +30

    Failure is the greatest teacher and molder of #greatness. It's a #principle I've come to embrace!

  • @marcelbonnici2622
    @marcelbonnici2622 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm scared of failure, and, for that reason, I'm out.

  • @Bill-lt5qf
    @Bill-lt5qf Před 10 lety +22

    Very optimistic woman. Good on her

  • @AngieWaltersTorus
    @AngieWaltersTorus Před 9 lety

    Thank you for your talk. I can sure relate to this rejection. I have to get over thinking people stereotype me instantly or if they do I have to focus on my plans.

  • @AngelFlores-li7rh
    @AngelFlores-li7rh Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing Barbara truly inspirational

  • @byemilieh
    @byemilieh Před 10 lety

    Very clear and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Darsy369
    @Darsy369 Před 10 lety +14

    one of the best ted talks I've seen.

  • @evofit85
    @evofit85 Před 10 lety +3

    In a dark time at moment....talks such as these are very inspiring. Thanks from a baby shark

  • @Mia-ei4mh
    @Mia-ei4mh Před rokem +2

    Wow this is gorgeous 🍀 I failed major academic entrance exams but I'm still standing, proof rejection is redirection.

  • @TheLofiDragon
    @TheLofiDragon Před 5 lety

    Thanks Barbara. 😊 Very encouraging.

  • @mkatherineeagan7007
    @mkatherineeagan7007 Před 10 lety +2

    I loved this so much and needed it today!

  • @jennyhollinger5592
    @jennyhollinger5592 Před 10 lety +3

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @DogoArgentinoUSA
    @DogoArgentinoUSA Před rokem

    A beautiful talk which helped me through the raw pain of utter failure!

  • @RyanMiller_InChrist
    @RyanMiller_InChrist Před 10 lety +19

    Great talk Barbara. You are very inspiring.

  • @TheNickparsa
    @TheNickparsa Před 2 lety

    Barbara You are an inspiration I am so glad I have got to know you and approached this video

  • @filsanali5830
    @filsanali5830 Před 9 lety

    Simple but great insight. Thank you

  • @arielamar950
    @arielamar950 Před 3 lety

    Thank you very much for sharing your experience with failure.

  • @CLR38
    @CLR38 Před 9 lety +14

    You are a genius!!!!
    And yes, a ginormous inspiration as well!!!

  • @souvikkundu
    @souvikkundu Před 8 lety +4

    Her message really uplifted me big time. This was desperately needed. Thank you Barbara!

  • @mdawes101
    @mdawes101 Před 9 lety +30

    Great words from a great woman.

  • @oheavenknows
    @oheavenknows Před 10 lety +1

    Barbara you are AWESOME...thank you so much for sharing!

  • @MartinTothSK
    @MartinTothSK Před 9 lety +7

    Oh man I love this woman. Keep rocking woman.

  • @SuperPao5
    @SuperPao5 Před 8 lety +4

    Wow!! Great speech..

  • @trungha2577
    @trungha2577 Před 4 lety +3

    This is an amazing speech! Very inspiring!

  • @Trypyyyy
    @Trypyyyy Před 10 lety +2

    I love you Barbara! You are my idol!!!

  • @michael50664
    @michael50664 Před 9 lety +2

    The most inspiring video I have ever watched. I admire your honesty. Rejection is something I have had to deal with in abundance as well, thank you for sharing your story.

  • @misj604
    @misj604 Před 6 lety +3

    Amazing talk Barbara. A lot of people take failure like a ton of brick that it take them so long to recover and pick up the pieces and start again. Very enlightening. Thank you.

  • @azzatamano2826
    @azzatamano2826 Před 4 lety +2

    Very inspiring, thanks for sharing.

  • @shawnt7289
    @shawnt7289 Před 3 lety

    She is such a inspiration!!!!! I will come back to this video as often as I can !!!!!

  • @mudkipfan2420
    @mudkipfan2420 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Barbara 👍🏻
    You are awe inspiring

  • @AFreelandMarketing
    @AFreelandMarketing Před 10 lety +1

    I love you Barbra! Awesome share!

  • @Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle

    WOW, The most inspiring thought provoking video I’ve seen!!!

  • @gemimaespinoza6119
    @gemimaespinoza6119 Před 4 lety +6

    Absolutely love her. What a strong woman ❤️

  • @taxwme
    @taxwme Před 9 lety +4

    Nice talk, to comment on the last note you can expect rejection but dont ever accept it

  • @justinschiferl213
    @justinschiferl213 Před 3 lety

    I’ve learned a lot from 2020. Especially when making decisions never make hasty decisions. Leaning from your mistakes is important and I have done so. I hope 2021 will be great. To this with covid or stuck in a remote area remember you will be fine just be positive!

  • @kims8317
    @kims8317 Před 7 lety

    Inspirational lady. Thank you for this talk.

  •  Před 5 lety

    incredible talk - thank you!

  • @vanessacooke597
    @vanessacooke597 Před 6 lety

    Thank you SO much for this inspiring talk! You may have just changed my life!!! :) sending lots of love and gratitude

  • @mmm4638
    @mmm4638 Před 8 lety +4

    just wow when i saw her on shark tank 30secs i knew shes a BOSS! and now it gets better, such an inspiration, failure road to success

  • @Melanie-wy9jd
    @Melanie-wy9jd Před 3 lety +1

    Barbara, you're an inspiration!! Thank you for being you.

  • @bettyannvillasenor3066

    I'm inspired by your mentioning that getting up from failure and recovering from rejection is what builds success. I watch shark tank on hulu and you are still kind and direct with your communication to entrepreneurs. One day I hope to offer the same gift to those who are where you were, where I am now but not for long.

  • @crystalsiafega1813
    @crystalsiafega1813 Před 7 lety

    I love her so much !!!

  • @alanwalk9084
    @alanwalk9084 Před 4 lety +8

    She's incredible, I love Barbara!!!!

  • @josephholdman1037
    @josephholdman1037 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank You! Barb for being a great realtor.

  • @bobwilliams9061
    @bobwilliams9061 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you Barbara. I needed that today.

  • @WallaceMartialArts
    @WallaceMartialArts Před 6 lety

    You're awesome, thank you!

  • @aldoluvs
    @aldoluvs Před 9 lety +3

    You're an amazing woman Barbara! Thank you!

  • @tameralaplante2733
    @tameralaplante2733 Před 9 lety

    Thank you Barbara

  • @mundanaess-haghabadi8199
    @mundanaess-haghabadi8199 Před 11 měsíci

    I love this. It's absolutely the truth. There is nothing like what comes off of the heels of failure! It has always opened the world of opportunity for me! Really appreciate this.

  • @officiallynotarizedforyou6751

    Such a BRILLIANT person. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, Barbara.

  • @thedollofthemonthseries

    I love this woman.

  • @YatHSo-ds6no
    @YatHSo-ds6no Před 10 lety +1

    Doesn't get any more real than this. She is my idol.

  • @bludovegville
    @bludovegville Před rokem +1

    I love the lessons she shares. I recently read her biography and it was inspiring. Now when I encounter an obstacle or failure I am reminded of how she failed and came out of it... that every rejection / failure was an opportunity to get back up again.

  • @shaadi2561
    @shaadi2561 Před 2 lety

    Thank you I needed this today

  • @geraldinemcdonald5355
    @geraldinemcdonald5355 Před 10 lety +7

    Good for you Barbara. You are a very strong woman.

  • @mad-cyantist3159
    @mad-cyantist3159 Před rokem +1

    I love her Humour, she seems like a very fun person to be around.

  • @jodydougherty7764
    @jodydougherty7764 Před 10 lety

    Barbara,
    I did not read until the 3rd grade as well...May I be a success and mentor like you to those who continue to see themselves as failures vs human.....Many thanks!!!!!

  • @markus-allenproctor8305
    @markus-allenproctor8305 Před 10 lety

    Great way to start my morning!

  • @attackonlui1367
    @attackonlui1367 Před 7 lety +164

    there's not enough lamps in the room, and for that reason I'm out.

    • @mr_coffee9917
      @mr_coffee9917 Před 4 lety +4

      Just came to comments to see this. Shocked to see just one....I am out

  • @dogan6070
    @dogan6070 Před 9 lety

    Love you Barbara.

  • @gr82bloved43
    @gr82bloved43 Před 3 lety +3

    This years resolution 2021... learning to fail forward 👍😉 This will be a new beginning for me !! Wish me luck ! When things start happening I’ll come back with stories 😊

  • @liligonzalez8521
    @liligonzalez8521 Před 5 lety

    This is just what I need to hear.

  • @anandateertha7865
    @anandateertha7865 Před 7 lety

    Very nice insightful talk..!! Thanks much.!!

  • @mich1583
    @mich1583 Před rokem

    Wow, this is a gem . Too bad I only found this talk now.
    Gonna saved for a reminder whenever I am too scared to take action.

  • @yz4043
    @yz4043 Před 7 lety

    LOVE HER!!!

  • @HockeyAdvice
    @HockeyAdvice Před 10 lety +1

    She has the Best Business Advice of anyone I've seen!

  • @smartc541
    @smartc541 Před 2 lety

    An inspiration and enjoyable to listen to. Reading Shark Tales. Love it.

  • @hodazaghloul3974
    @hodazaghloul3974 Před 4 lety

    You are an inspiration

  • @vin0143
    @vin0143 Před 2 lety +1

    Barbara is Iconic.

  • @eunicesantiago8223
    @eunicesantiago8223 Před 8 lety +3

    Amazing!

  • @hjahansouz
    @hjahansouz Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you! This was a reality check for me.

  • @veganchaatparty
    @veganchaatparty Před 4 lety

    Super super super epic!!! Super thanks!!! Thanks!! Thanks!!! Thanks!!!