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What SCARS do you have that remind you to keep moving forward? #AlexSmith #tedtalk #nfl

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 — yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life’s challenges. (This talk contains graphic…

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Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 — yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life’s challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.) Watch his full TED Talk:

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  1. @nikkismith8447

    February 8, 2025 at 12:32 pm

    Thanks for this: my scars (visible or otherwise) help me move along because God gives beauty for ashes. THANK YOU GOD!!!

  2. @joeyg283

    February 8, 2025 at 12:33 pm

    It’s easy to see how he’s a leader. Well said!

  3. @joesnake2882

    February 8, 2025 at 12:34 pm

    MY MISSING FORESKIN SCAR KEEPS ME GOIN MAN

    • @721rena

      February 8, 2025 at 12:37 pm

      Bet it looks and smells better

  4. @KulmyeKaabe

    February 8, 2025 at 12:38 pm

    What ambitious, man! The same is true to me. I was cut two of my left hand fingers by a bomp, which i used to play when i was at the age of 7. Really, it left me such a remarkable story in my life.

  5. @MxSpikeSpiegelxM

    February 8, 2025 at 12:38 pm

    I was a professional football player

  6. @paveldanilov4869

    February 8, 2025 at 12:44 pm

    Such a big truth 😔

  7. @simplewormonastring6869

    February 8, 2025 at 12:46 pm

    I love how Ted isn’t like Ted x

  8. @gheangel_quinn

    February 8, 2025 at 12:48 pm

    Oh just some scars that require a slightly invasive revision SirJury. Honestly, with my Disease’is I can stand BeeFor u & say Maybe u gotta 🕳️ lot more living to do! As for me, my time is much more limited due to my Disease & susStained inJurys on 11/6/2020.

  9. @andrewgraves4026

    February 8, 2025 at 2:13 pm

    Yup, gruesome!

  10. @HrmBrightEbong

    February 8, 2025 at 4:40 pm

    Is it advisable to hide our scars?😢

  11. @kazekduzy1920

    February 9, 2025 at 1:26 am

    Hmmm everyday when I remember my scars, phisicals and psychic. I wanna vanish from this world. So I cannot imagine how scars can help me.

  12. @donnabray7486

    February 9, 2025 at 8:04 am

    He looks flawless to me

  13. @MissMarinaCapri

    February 9, 2025 at 3:03 pm

    Where does flesh eating bacteria come from? How does one contract it and how does one keep from contracting it?

  14. @MyDiagnosis10

    February 10, 2025 at 12:31 pm

    Nice video ! ✌👍

  15. @usaterraqua

    February 11, 2025 at 12:06 am

    졸라 멋있어

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