My 40 Days - facing the fear of failure | Caleb Meakins | TEDxAstonUniversity

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • What would you do if you knew you could not fail? In his talk, Caleb puts this question forward to the audience and emphasises that there is value in failure. Caleb talks about his journey of overcoming fear through his 40 days challenge, a project in which he takes on challenges that people deem impossible and documents it on CZcams, sharing his experiences with the world. Through this incredible journey, Caleb explains that fear of failure can stop us from pursuing what we are passionate about, and that facing our fears helps to develop courage, strength and character. Giving ourselves permission to fail frees us up to dream, it frees us to go for things you might never have dreamt of going for.
    Caleb Meakins graduated from University with a Masters in Civil Engineering, however after winning the Social Enterprise Award at his University he decided to embark on a career trying to start businesses. He quickly realised the crippling effect of the fear of failure and launched My 40 Days; a social project that attempts to tackle the stigma attached to failing. The project has taken him to sports stadiums, red carpets and even earned him Milkround's 'Graduate of the Year' award. Caleb now goes round the country speaking to companies, universities and schools.
    This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

Komentáře • 147

  • @krackerslacker
    @krackerslacker Před 4 lety +138

    "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone"

  • @noonespecial4171
    @noonespecial4171 Před rokem +21

    Caleb was 8 years old when his father died in a plane crash after the plane was hijacked. Then Caleb was involved in an equally violent death, car crash. We are blessed this human shared with us, we will remember him. RIP Caleb.

  • @liyadugassa7202
    @liyadugassa7202 Před 4 lety +85

    We have lost such an inspirational man😭

  • @zainabraibati1908
    @zainabraibati1908 Před 2 lety +12

    Wow, this Ted talk was my final push to press send on a job application I had been holding off on for a very long time.
    Rest in peace, dear Caleb
    A lot of us are remembering the legacy you left behind, and everyday I try to ask myself the question 'what would you do if you knew you could not fail?'

  • @iamhereforyou112
    @iamhereforyou112 Před 4 lety +23

    RIP Caleb. Exceptional young man. Gone too soon

  • @kaletaye5660
    @kaletaye5660 Před 4 lety +25

    We just lost the most humble and positive person 😭RIP Caleb

  • @fatoummohamed8549
    @fatoummohamed8549 Před 4 lety +7

    We were lucky to have you. You will be missed, dear. RIP

  • @mariamawits3689
    @mariamawits3689 Před 4 lety +35

    So sad and heartbreaking, Ethiopia has lost her beloved and loving son😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥Rest in heavenly peace brother🙏🙏🙏

    • @11dagit
      @11dagit Před 2 lety

      What happened to him? :(((

    • @mariamawits3689
      @mariamawits3689 Před 2 lety

      @@11dagit he died in a car accident, while on his way to the Airport to fly back to the UK.

  • @randykerg9083
    @randykerg9083 Před 4 lety +56

    I Love when you said "I BELIEVE IN GOD AND PRAY TO JESUS"
    KNOWING THAT YOU KNOW YOU DIDN'T DO IT ON YOUR OWN
    "WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE"
    AAAAAAMEN,AAAMEN
    GODS BLESSINGS BROTHER🙏👍

  • @nishantjadhav8095
    @nishantjadhav8095 Před 7 lety +53

    just became one of my favourite TED talk.. i hope it doesnt just remain a talk for me :)

  • @xxxmickyxxx3
    @xxxmickyxxx3 Před 4 lety +33

    Beautifully said. Rest in Peace Caleb, my fellow habesha brother. Truly inspirational and entertaining to watch. Thank you for bridging the gap between the disapora people and people back home. Sleep in peace🕊🕊🕊

    • @ravindumirihana2784
      @ravindumirihana2784 Před rokem +3

      OMG He is died?? What happened.

    • @fingerprint5511
      @fingerprint5511 Před rokem

      @@ravindumirihana2784 he suffered head injuries in a car accident in 2020 😭 his father died in a plane crash after the plane was hijacked when he was 8 😭

  • @selamwondim9599
    @selamwondim9599 Před 4 lety +13

    And today we lost this beautiful soul! RIP Caleb

  • @multipleperceptive1224
    @multipleperceptive1224 Před 7 lety +7

    I lied down in public museum's canteen in front of 70+ people for 1 minute before watching this talk. It was difficult and amazing experience at the same time

  • @thechromecr3253
    @thechromecr3253 Před 4 lety +3

    Before I watch this, I noticed my fear in confrontation to problems has crippled me. I dont want to have opinions that result in arguments and then into fights. What if that person, in response to him losing gets agitated and becomes violent with a blunt object or their friends group up and beat tf out of me, since I know how this world is. Some people have nothing left to lose and are very unpredictable. These are the type of things I'm afraid of. I'm a good fighter and all, but my imagination paints these insane images in my head.

  • @mamaafrica1838
    @mamaafrica1838 Před 4 lety +8

    What a great lost ...Caleb ...Caleb I refused to believe you're gone... You were such full of life ...my prayers and taught go out to the families and loves one may your great and beautiful soul rest in Paradise

  • @hawie4688
    @hawie4688 Před 4 lety +5

    rip to such an inspirational soul. i wish i could’ve gotten to really know you. may you rest peacefully ❤️

  • @ethiofun58
    @ethiofun58 Před 4 lety +5

    To be honest u accomplished so much success and experience in ur short time and that is the goal in life ... No one will be left behind in this planet we r just waiting for our time.... u will always be missed. RIP brother...

  • @melkamuchanie8427
    @melkamuchanie8427 Před 4 lety +8

    Caleb, you were a rising star and making a positive difference in the lives of many youngsters. What an untimely loss? RIP.

  • @eduardoortegabadel2017
    @eduardoortegabadel2017 Před rokem +3

    Such an inspiring speech RIP Caleb ❤️

  • @flyskyhigh86
    @flyskyhigh86 Před 5 lety +7

    This guy has just inspired me for the end of 2018 and 2019 to come. Life begins at the end of my comfort zone

  • @higherpurpose1212
    @higherpurpose1212 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you Caleb, RIP.
    Everytime I'm faced with job panel interviews, I will remember your courage and this video. No more fear. I will be indifferent.

  • @cheeseburgerworld16
    @cheeseburgerworld16 Před 9 lety +33

    A great talk this has inspired me to go out and achieve my goals

    • @plastick7146
      @plastick7146 Před 4 lety +9

      Hello how did it go for you,? have you improved your life over the last 4 years?

  • @ytann
    @ytann Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Caleb for leaving this behind. RIP

  • @ethiopiawit1549
    @ethiopiawit1549 Před 4 lety +11

    Rip brother ❤️❤️❤️🇪🇹

  • @MsDeydeydey
    @MsDeydeydey Před 4 lety +3

    Caleb man you made such a huge impact on me, such an inspiration. It was genuinely such a pleasure to meet you. God bless you, I pray you are resting with the father x

  • @abielyirgaakab9221
    @abielyirgaakab9221 Před 4 lety +2

    "Miss u" Mr. Nice Guy ... May Almighty God rest you in his hands....መንግስተ ሰማይ የዋርስካ 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

  • @graceseyoum
    @graceseyoum Před 5 lety +12

    God bless you for mentioning Jesus!!!!!!

  • @mmendi1114
    @mmendi1114 Před rokem +1

    Rest in peace fearless human being....🤍

  • @siyu7432
    @siyu7432 Před 5 lety +9

    This got me crying

  • @missnommingtons
    @missnommingtons Před 7 lety +7

    Just started reading a book about taking 40 days to face the fear of failure. What perfect timing! Great video

  • @freakindaggy
    @freakindaggy Před 4 lety +5

    Rest in Peace Caleb! Your work/words will continue to inspire years to come!

  • @abrahamtegen320
    @abrahamtegen320 Před 4 lety +1

    it Is Sad For A Kind Man Like Caleb To Hear Pass Away In Accident Oh MY God Keep Him In Ur Side.

  • @andualemnigatu2281
    @andualemnigatu2281 Před 4 lety +1

    you were our ambassador, you were an example for many of us. I can not still believe you are gone. I wish I got the chance to say you are the best in everything you do. rest in peace bro

  • @annal.162
    @annal.162 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you Caleb. You are a true inspiration to so many people. Rest In Peace ❤️✨🌙

  • @saveUyghurs
    @saveUyghurs Před 6 lety +15

    Without failure, there is no success!

  • @sofonixentertainment247
    @sofonixentertainment247 Před 4 lety +1

    i'm really heart broken by what i heard he was an inspiring man striving to change ethiopia and also the world. i hope his dream came true. specially inspiring youth to enterprennuership in ethiopia. thanks man

  • @birklilytopo
    @birklilytopo Před 4 lety +1

    You’re hero, Caleb! You’ll be missed!

  • @hermonogbamichael7726
    @hermonogbamichael7726 Před 4 lety +2

    Great man...His legacy will live.

  • @Johnnyvr1
    @Johnnyvr1 Před 8 lety +11

    I really enjoyed this video. This is so true and what I see I am doing but letting fear rule me

  • @lilyhutchcraft6986
    @lilyhutchcraft6986 Před 4 lety +1

    Every word that you said is true. Thank you!!

  • @lastella1994
    @lastella1994 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm inspired Caleb. Facing our fears is the best. Caleb God bless you for mentioning Him and Jesus in your speech.

  • @assefameshesha1388
    @assefameshesha1388 Před 2 lety +1

    So inspirational, gone too young 😭 😭 😭 Sometimes life is not fair. He was the best person.

  • @manikhokomona2397
    @manikhokomona2397 Před 7 lety +2

    awesome!
    You just woke me up!
    Thank you Sir.

  • @muller2k0
    @muller2k0 Před 7 lety +7

    Wow what a great speech. I like it.

  • @orhidia6047
    @orhidia6047 Před 3 lety +1

    Best talk I have ever watched on CZcams, and I’ve watched many.

  • @joyang7494
    @joyang7494 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant speech, inspiring for all

  • @yewmunwong642
    @yewmunwong642 Před 3 lety +3

    I can't believe that he has passed away. I feel so sorry for his family.

  • @saraargo9159
    @saraargo9159 Před 4 lety +1

    I cant belive caleb pass awy & i cant stop my eyes cry😭😭😭😭 rest in peace caleb i see one ethiopia in you

  • @markoradovic1769
    @markoradovic1769 Před 2 lety

    Rest in Peace Caleb, thank you for your inspiring legacy you left behind!

  • @sehendsehend8758
    @sehendsehend8758 Před 8 lety +3

    really great talk, im gonna try some of them or all of them, maybe.

  • @worwantube
    @worwantube Před 4 lety +1

    Very inspring! Thanks :)

  • @lintonclaudesamuels9314
    @lintonclaudesamuels9314 Před 7 lety +4

    I loved it. I will face my fears

  • @kushinafresh5018
    @kushinafresh5018 Před 6 lety

    Awesome!!!

  • @rorasaid336
    @rorasaid336 Před 5 lety +1

    I really liked him, he gave me a dose of inspiration and courage, thanks alot

  • @user-ss8yk6jj4j
    @user-ss8yk6jj4j Před 7 lety +2

    a great speech

  • @ethiopianqueen5854
    @ethiopianqueen5854 Před 4 lety +2

    Rest In Peace dear Caleb😭

  • @tiwari12338
    @tiwari12338 Před 7 lety +1

    bohot achha great speech

  • @iwashere8271
    @iwashere8271 Před 2 lety

    This is one of the best things I've heard in life!!

  • @preciouskeneema384
    @preciouskeneema384 Před 5 lety +7

    "If you're happy and you know it...." doesn't count as singing! Also those people who got up first already looked like they were confident. It's not out of your comfort zone when it's easy to do.

    • @emilypaige2885
      @emilypaige2885 Před 4 lety +1

      They might have been more confident because they were together.

  • @mommom270
    @mommom270 Před 4 lety

    A life well lived , you’re beautiful soul is now where it belongs 🎆🎊🎈🎈🎈

  • @greeneggsandsam1908
    @greeneggsandsam1908 Před 4 lety +6

    im nervous of failing infront of people and embarrassing myself.

    • @nanyetata8071
      @nanyetata8071 Před 4 lety

      If afraid of falling infront of people chanses to sucssse/winn infront of people Will unfortunetly be spoild, sorry🤔

  • @mohammadebrahiminejad8757

    so impressive

  • @theoutlier66
    @theoutlier66 Před 3 lety

    Actually the best Ted talk ever

  • @hellenhamaya4706
    @hellenhamaya4706 Před 4 lety +1

    This is too much for me to believe that your no more Caleb😭😭

  • @MAVakil-gj9mv
    @MAVakil-gj9mv Před 4 lety +4

    Dear Caleb.
    I really really enjoyed your talk. So much encouraging and uplifting and inspirational.
    God Bless you........ And many many thanks for this inspiration....
    PS: when you are writing a book.......?

  • @reetad6095
    @reetad6095 Před 6 lety

    Good speech so far 💪👏

  • @alyastastic
    @alyastastic Před 6 lety +32

    i got nervous singing and im alone in my room

  • @TheXuism
    @TheXuism Před 6 lety +7

    The same project as 100 days rejection therapy which is very inspiring and courageous !

  • @sineworkassefa806
    @sineworkassefa806 Před 6 lety +1

    Great Expreince.....i wish there were TED talk in Ethiopia!!!!

  • @thusocharlesbojosi9619
    @thusocharlesbojosi9619 Před 7 lety +80

    is it okay i got nervous watching this

    • @jungyin1
      @jungyin1 Před 5 lety +5

      Absolutely. I deal with the same thing you do. Just keep pushing forward. Not every day is going to be perfect.

    • @naifannn6477
      @naifannn6477 Před 5 lety

      👍👏

    • @nothingjustnothing8490
      @nothingjustnothing8490 Před 4 lety +1

      Dud I almost had a panic attack watching the London University lecture part

    • @veryconfused9768
      @veryconfused9768 Před 3 lety

      I am scared just by watching.But it's comfort in the thought he is from a first world country.

  • @imoheboh
    @imoheboh Před 4 lety +1

    Oh Dear Caleb!!!

  • @workubrhn
    @workubrhn Před 4 lety

    RIP DEAR CALEB! SO SAD!

  • @Birhanaschalew
    @Birhanaschalew Před rokem +1

    rest in peace

  • @Mike-ci5io
    @Mike-ci5io Před 4 lety +6

    RIP

  • @selamleethiopia5675
    @selamleethiopia5675 Před 4 lety +15

    My country lost the bests son
    Ethiopian lost her son her hope her lover you name it Ethiopia lost the best son ever. My brother

  • @mohammedgemal8834
    @mohammedgemal8834 Před rokem

    I was actually sweating when I saw him take the lecture in the university

  • @realestateaddisababa7292

    R.I.p my bro its so sad.....!!!!!!

  • @donaldhunt4
    @donaldhunt4 Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed this

  • @anishamaheshwari
    @anishamaheshwari Před rokem

    Summary of 5 tools to help :-
    1. 20 seconds of courage is all u need.
    2. Know what gets u motivated. Visualize your goal, what do u want to achieve
    3. Whats the worst that can happen
    4.pray
    5.Make it a habit to do things out of your comfort zone

  • @abduahmed4518
    @abduahmed4518 Před 4 lety

    Rest in peace legend 😭

  • @sardamjaff2661
    @sardamjaff2661 Před 4 lety

    U R great

  • @Black-lioness
    @Black-lioness Před 4 lety +1

    Wat a loss was a full of life...RIP

  • @endalemulugeta6883
    @endalemulugeta6883 Před 4 lety +1

    R.I.P

  • @abigailm9115
    @abigailm9115 Před 4 lety +2

    Uoweyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @sarifm5688
    @sarifm5688 Před 4 lety

    @10:02 "You can measure the number of successes in life by the number of uncomfortable situations or conversations you put yourself in." Tim Ferriss (The four hour work week)

  • @nanyetata8071
    @nanyetata8071 Před 4 lety +1

    Gegna! Gobez BERTA!

  • @ayannurlanuly185
    @ayannurlanuly185 Před 2 lety +1

    expand ur comfort zone don‘t hit the end

  • @romy9024
    @romy9024 Před 4 lety +2

    RIP 😭😭

  • @jake3386
    @jake3386 Před 4 lety

    Rest in peace

  • @flagotedodeemaswdshlnur6552

    Rip😭😭😭😭

  • @solunitilahun562
    @solunitilahun562 Před 7 lety +3

    This is what I call ወኔ. My Habesha.

  • @jakemartin9289
    @jakemartin9289 Před 3 lety

    I would let myself fail, if I could not fail.

  • @BIGGELATO
    @BIGGELATO Před 4 lety +1

    15:59 "20 seconds" its basically the same as the 5 Second Rule from Mel Robbins. Trigger your mind into doing something right away.

  • @godsaves8457
    @godsaves8457 Před 4 lety +1

    RiP Kaleb😥

  • @cornercellcornercell5831

    bro Rip😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @fitforfreelance
    @fitforfreelance Před 3 lety

    huge question- what would you do if you knew you could not fail?

  • @yanesima6416
    @yanesima6416 Před 4 lety

    rip so sad

  • @MasterofPlay7
    @MasterofPlay7 Před 6 lety +1

    what if you scared to death? Your cortisol level went through the roof?

  • @kokebewoldesenbet
    @kokebewoldesenbet Před 4 lety

    😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥

  • @Sara-dw6fu
    @Sara-dw6fu Před rokem

    16:50