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Most of us know Bruce Lee as the famous martial artist and action film star — but he was also a philosopher who taught “self-actualization”: the practice of how to be yourself in the best way possible. In this inspiring talk, Bruce’s daughter Shannon Lee takes us inside the mind of her father, exploring how to use his philosophy in your daily life to achieve profound personal growth and make a lasting impact.
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GorillaGuerilla
November 4, 2019 at 7:15 pm
I’m always trying to be water – xièxiè dàshī….
rajib malik
November 4, 2019 at 7:16 pm
She’s disgusting, has nothing to do with Bruce Lee, and is a terrible person in comparison
jazzyrumba
November 4, 2019 at 7:26 pm
Your rite… i mean, shes only His daughter 🤦♂️😂
dAVAb
November 4, 2019 at 7:40 pm
@rajib malik you are a complete idiot.
John Chapman
November 4, 2019 at 7:17 pm
Don’t concentrate on the finger… Or you’ll miss all the heavenly glory.
muffin87man
November 4, 2019 at 7:18 pm
So nice, had to listen twice
m109cito
November 4, 2019 at 7:20 pm
What do you mean?Don not waste my time
valerie joyce
November 4, 2019 at 7:24 pm
🌟
Robyn Evans
November 4, 2019 at 7:26 pm
💖💖💖
Fayssal Amin
November 4, 2019 at 7:37 pm
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
YoshiPeach Mario
November 4, 2019 at 7:27 pm
You know when a legend has kids and they turn out to be nowhere near as great as their parent?
This is another example.
When Bruce Lee spoke philosophy and psychology, he actually made sense. She’s just talking crap.
Danokbp Styles
November 4, 2019 at 7:29 pm
Ouchhhhh!!!!!
abcc02
November 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Hi all. Just think about the idea and the story the lady is telling. Forget her history and person she tallks about. Have a good life.
Adiel Fernandes
November 4, 2019 at 7:34 pm
Mindblowing 🤔🧐
blurglide
November 4, 2019 at 7:38 pm
Your dad is an inspiration, but you’re a shill to the oppressive Chinese censors. (Shannon Lee got them to ban the release of “Once upon a time in Hollywood” there due to her not liking the depiction of her father)
octavio michel.R
November 4, 2019 at 7:41 pm
Watching this ted talk was a unique experienced, and as an actor it certainly made me think. I also learned a lot from the comments that were written, and I think it is important to understand that even if you do not like the person giving you a message, you still have to acknowledge that the message is useful in art.
dAVAb
November 4, 2019 at 7:46 pm
I remember before Bruce Lee, all Asians or any brown-skinned peoples were treated as subordinates. After Bruce’s first movie, Chinese Connection showed at the local drive-ins, my entire high school looked at all Asians quite differently as if we all knew kung-fu. Bruce saved us, he gave us pride and reminded us to be the best we truly are.
Matt C
November 4, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Talk about cashing in on your family name.
George .S.
November 4, 2019 at 7:51 pm
She looks just like him!
Shaun Keith
November 4, 2019 at 7:51 pm
Milf 😘
thenonexistinghero
November 4, 2019 at 7:51 pm
He died young and his son died young. I’ll skip the lesson.
matt noland
November 4, 2019 at 8:17 pm
thenonexistinghero from drugs
the NW geology Guy
November 4, 2019 at 7:59 pm
Awesome talk Ms Lee. Seattle misses our true master. He was truly a head of his time. RIP Bruce Lee
Chris Carter
November 4, 2019 at 8:00 pm
LIFETIME PEACE LOVE 👍🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛💗💗💗💙💙💚💚💖💖💜💜❤❤🧡💛💗💚💚💥💥💥💥💥🤩
yomama isobama
November 4, 2019 at 8:01 pm
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marcos antonio martinez
November 4, 2019 at 8:02 pm
an extraordinary man
Vinco Galzu Tzu
November 4, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Respectfully beautiful analysis/&dissection🎥👑
Viktor 1999
November 4, 2019 at 8:27 pm
isn’t that just the golden circle of Simon Sinek???
David Tordai
November 4, 2019 at 8:28 pm
Best Fighter in World!
BulletRain
November 4, 2019 at 8:32 pm
No he can’t he’s dead.