On paper, Blake Mycoskie is a glowing success story: he founded TOMS Shoes, building a global brand that has given away more than 100 million pairs of shoes to children in need. Yet despite his success, his struggle with depression nearly cost him his life. In this personal talk, he explores the all-too-common shame that keeps people suffering in silence — and shares his new mission to spread the simple yet powerful message that each of us is inherently enough. (Note: This talk includes discussion of suicide and depression.) (Recorded at TED2026 on April 17, 2026)
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@نورةمحمد-س3ذ
October 10, 2026 at 8:04 am
Thank you Ted❤
@erinhhhh
October 10, 2026 at 8:13 am
Really inspiring video ❤
@tennesseejermyn7705
October 10, 2026 at 8:20 am
Im having a similar moment where I am realising I am enough. The drive for success is strange because I was always chasing something or saying im lole my idols. Now im getting back into the blues properly and enjoying it like I haven’t in years. If success makes you hide from your wounds is it actually success despite fame despite awards?
@tennesseejermyn7705
October 10, 2026 at 8:21 am
Ps thankyou for this vulnerable upload it’s clear he’s a good dude
@Ye_wie
October 10, 2026 at 8:23 am
There’s incredible power in repetition and belief. I was asked do a similar exercise but in my case, I was told to sit still, close my eyes, and keep repeating the phrase ‘GOD LOVES ME’. For almost three weeks, I did this every morning and night. At first, nothing seemed different but then the breakthrough came at the begginning of the fourth week, I began to believe it, and that belief was life‑changing.
I felt unstoppable, with a mindset that I could take on anything. I started pursuing long‑cherished dreams and tackling challenges I once thought were beyond me. And now, I live with the conviction that with God’s backing, I cannot fail. If it worked for me, it can work for anyone willing to commit to doing it. But make sure to keep going until you believe it
I still do it at least three times a week now
@clausbonnerup6585
October 10, 2026 at 8:24 am
❤️
@BritishRick
October 10, 2026 at 8:28 am
Can anyone just be on ted nowadays I respect the guy, but it feel like anyone can do a ted talk.
@AudioExplorer
October 10, 2026 at 9:16 am
@BritishRick That’s the whole idea. Everyone has incredible experience to share. We are ALL important.
@ZakariaSabbar-f8r
October 10, 2026 at 8:45 am
Tank’s ❤❤❤
@cybrdiskjock33FMx
October 10, 2026 at 9:01 am
9th comment lol
@KellyO988
October 10, 2026 at 9:05 am
Beautiful.
@MrRoberthafetz
October 10, 2026 at 9:55 am
You have a traumatic memory from your early childhood that caused a shame response. So the question is what caused it. What experience created this traumatic memory.
@Sash-Vintage
October 10, 2026 at 10:36 am
Dude, you missed the fundamental cause of what you describe : uncertainty in their future caused by monetary worries
I miss that fundamental in your speech.Please comment
@DixieWrekDeaD
October 10, 2026 at 11:14 am
The White struggle is real….
@JocelynFrancisco-y2k
October 10, 2026 at 11:59 am
I’m a doctor and Buried Health Secrets by Daniel Harris is one of the most transformative health books. So underrated
@JessandraMaqueda
October 10, 2026 at 11:59 am
As a doctor, ‘Buried Health Secrets’ by Daniel Harris is one of the rare books that transforms people’s lives. Nothing else compares.
@Akanksha-ri2wb
October 10, 2026 at 12:42 pm
Perfect timing
@deimos9134
October 10, 2026 at 1:37 pm
Eddie hearn?
@Martinaxian
October 10, 2026 at 3:15 pm
I think David Goggins needs a bracelet like that too
@user-kq2tc5hy5g
October 10, 2026 at 4:21 pm
“You are already enough” is four words
@MrSuriyam
October 10, 2026 at 5:15 pm
hi sir, to be honest your speech is in true as full, i feared, when went through situations in life enough etc, it puts a perspective of expressor of not interested in comments dont care of recognition etc. regardless of a good message payitfordward echoed the empathy of wear is sad as much as went through. ted provide a stage and share countless voices tried to, yours is another milestone thank you for the great speech. ty for enlightening minds sharing takes big heart, thank you again.
@mahmedkhan2635
October 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm
If you ever get overwhelmed by everything in life, Anwen Reid’s anxiety quiz might be worth looking at. It can help you reflect on the way stress and uncertainty affect you personally.