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Why I Attempt the World’s Most Dangerous Stunts | Michelle Khare | TED

Daredevil Michelle Khare has trained with Olympians, run seven marathons on seven continents in a single week, and even escaped Harry Houdini’s deadliest stunt. She shares how embracing fear, failure and an “amateur’s mindset” transformed her from a cautious child into someone who proves that daredevils aren’t born — they’re developed. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025…

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Daredevil Michelle Khare has trained with Olympians, run seven marathons on seven continents in a single week, and even escaped Harry Houdini’s deadliest stunt. She shares how embracing fear, failure and an “amateur’s mindset” transformed her from a cautious child into someone who proves that daredevils aren’t born — they’re developed. (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 10, 2025)

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55 Comments

  1. @Starwebs

    December 11, 2025 at 11:30 am

    She is so brilliantly inspiring! Thanks for sharing your experiences and life lessons with Pride ⭐️

  2. @AkiZakurasama

    December 11, 2025 at 11:34 am

    Love you so much Michelle. It’s amazing how far you’ve come!

  3. @AnnieB-v8j

    December 11, 2025 at 11:39 am

    How many financial resources did this young woman start with?

    • @kentarousiejak

      December 11, 2025 at 12:35 pm

      Very few! She worked at Buzzfeed before quitting to become a creator. Not necessarily the “starving artist” but not someone backed by millions of dollars

    • @AnnieB-v8j

      December 11, 2025 at 12:42 pm

      @kentarousiejak Family wealth?

    • @kentarousiejak

      December 11, 2025 at 12:48 pm

      ​@AnnieB-v8jNot as far as I’m aware. At least not for supporting YouTube, that I know for sure

    • @AnnieB-v8j

      December 11, 2025 at 12:55 pm

      @kentarousiejak Surname is Brahmin.

    • @anilbaviskar7661

      December 11, 2025 at 3:26 pm

      @AnnieB-v8j Not sure but Last name seems to be Marathi (Mumbai, India)

  4. @AdelaVetr

    December 11, 2025 at 11:47 am

  5. @michelleheegaard

    December 11, 2025 at 12:04 pm

    giiirl what you doing here? 😂 God, I love seeing my fav youtubers like you and miss Molly Burke being taken seriously and giving space to make your own ted talks. So effing cool.

  6. @leeforsythe8459

    December 11, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    Beautiful!! I’m crying.

  7. @doctorwalex

    December 11, 2025 at 12:47 pm

    Nice one.

  8. @mistypfitzer111

    December 11, 2025 at 1:21 pm

    LOVE THE JACKET 😍💯😎🔥🔥🔥🥰

  9. @noveltyrobot

    December 11, 2025 at 1:29 pm

    Another challenge completed.

  10. @urbanstrencan

    December 11, 2025 at 1:34 pm

    Awesome talk, we all need to let our inner daredevil out sometimes 😉

  11. @kinsmed

    December 11, 2025 at 1:56 pm

    Yeah. Yeah! YEAHHH!!!
    Excellent choice, TED.

  12. @rmorganslade

    December 11, 2025 at 2:22 pm

    Chills. Forever inspired!

  13. @joshua_the_creative

    December 11, 2025 at 2:40 pm

    So proud of Michelle and her team!!!

  14. @arshad5599

    December 11, 2025 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you so much… I needed this

  15. @tvuser9529

    December 11, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    I also had great progress when I started cycling as an adult. Can recommend. Best way to see the world.

  16. @TheShellyHansenShow

    December 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    When you listen to Michelle’s story, you realize fear is not the enemy. Avoiding fear is what keeps most people living smaller than they are meant to. What she models so powerfully is the shift from treating fear as a stop sign, instead to treating it as information that helps you grow. When you stay in that beginner’s mindset and let failure teach you instead of define you, you open doors you never believed you could walk through. ⚡

  17. @LeagueofJay137

    December 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    Awesome inspiring speech!
    Longtime subscriber of Michelle Khare

  18. @SoundsOfAir

    December 11, 2025 at 5:39 pm

    The clown thing to be funny though…

  19. @AsanteMadrigal

    December 11, 2025 at 5:47 pm

    She just completed another challenge! 👏🏽

  20. @HistorywithHarnii

    December 11, 2025 at 5:48 pm

    awesome talk

  21. @YouTube

    December 11, 2025 at 6:05 pm

    a true inspiration 💯

  22. @jackryan4862

    December 11, 2025 at 6:25 pm

    This TED Talk explores a journey of confronting fears through daring challenges. The speaker details training for extreme stunts, from mastering breath-holding to earning a black belt. Watch as anxieties are transformed into opportunities for growth and resilience.

  23. @Robuilds_

    December 11, 2025 at 6:28 pm

    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  24. @bamanda5944

    December 11, 2025 at 6:46 pm

    Such a good speech Michelle. Articulated wonderfully.

  25. @celestevids5487

    December 11, 2025 at 7:11 pm

    Haven’t even watched yet but I’m so proud of her!!!!!❤❤❤

  26. @WayinVideo-DeepQA

    December 11, 2025 at 9:03 pm

    Michelle’s journey from a cautious upbringing to embracing fear is truly inspiring. It raises an intriguing question: can we all cultivate a daredevil spirit by redefining our relationship with fear? Instead of seeing it only as a barrier, what if we treated fear as a compass pointing us toward growth? It’s fascinating how an amateur mindset can foster resilience and creativity—imagine how much untapped potential lies in each of us, waiting for that nudge into the unknown. Maybe the real adventure isn’t just in stunts, but in the everyday challenges we shy away from. What if we started small, confronting our fears daily? Would we find our own versions of daring experiences?

    • @EileenHoppenstedt

      December 11, 2025 at 11:31 pm

      I love that idea! It’s like training our minds to see fear as an opportunity for growth. I’ve been trying to push myself out of my comfort zone lately—maybe we should start a challenge together!

  27. @rosaleasalvatierra

    December 11, 2025 at 9:31 pm

    One of the greatest women of our time!!!!!!

  28. @dyhppyx

    December 11, 2025 at 9:36 pm

    Such an amazing woman

  29. @LIVERPOOLFRANK

    December 11, 2025 at 11:36 pm

    I would

  30. @najibah_a6189

    December 12, 2025 at 12:34 am

    So happy to see this!! You crushed your speech Michelle! So well spoken with such confidence!! I remember when I had written 3 or 4 years ago that you should do a challenge accepted episode where you do a TED talk overcoming public speaking and speaking about your cool experiences in front of an audience, I feel like that comment of mine came true today 🎉🎉🎉

  31. @Y_UGA

    December 12, 2025 at 1:07 am

    Who would’ve thought she’d give a TED Talk? It’s genuinely inspiring.
    It reminds me of the consequences and extent of neglecting myself–even if i’m not mentally the best.
    I realized today because of that same neglect I might die–the consequences of a lack of self-care should never be underestimated.
    I truly want to change. It’s not easy, but I’m trying, and I’ve already seen some improvement.
    I don’t want to neglect myself or the people around me anymore.

    small steps. I really want to face my freaking fears

  32. @diepnguyen9629

    December 12, 2025 at 3:52 am

    My question is how much money is spended for those trainings against fear? How she got the time? Most of all the person has that excellent herself to fullfill all this. Can see the way how inspiring shes telling her story.

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    December 12, 2025 at 4:35 am

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  34. @anyelle

    December 12, 2025 at 10:07 am

    She is great!
    Inspiring story!

  35. @lifemotivation6789

    December 12, 2025 at 10:30 am

    Stepping into fear is where life finally opens up. You don’t need to be born brave — you become brave by showing up, failing, and trying again. That’s where real growth begins

  36. @zlp-b9w

    December 12, 2025 at 12:07 pm

    What a powerful message! Michelle’s journey shows us that fear isn’t something to avoid, but a catalyst for growth. When we embrace our fears with courage, we unlock our true potential. Every challenge we face is an opportunity to become stronger and more capable. Thank you for this inspiring talk! 🌟

  37. @aguabendita.

    December 12, 2025 at 12:59 pm

    I’m so proud of her💓

  38. @theenlightenedone1283

    December 12, 2025 at 1:35 pm

    A fine girl ❤

  39. @Milkers777

    December 12, 2025 at 2:32 pm

    Proud of this woman, Michelle’s journey on taking on challenges has been truly remarkable! I’m happy she has gotten a chance to be on a platform such as TED Talk.💪🏽🫶🏽✨

  40. @MallardProductions3

    December 12, 2025 at 7:51 pm

    LETS GOOOOO

  41. @MichelleKhare

    December 12, 2025 at 7:59 pm

    Thank you for having me, TED! A privilege to share my story on the TED stage. ❤

    • @shreyanssahani275

      December 13, 2025 at 4:31 am

      ME: Here before this 💥💥💥💥 UP!

    • @pgg889

      December 13, 2025 at 11:04 am

      This was really a great presentation 🎉

    • @watz03

      December 13, 2025 at 12:25 pm

      thank you for your work, inspiration and vulnerability. much success ! may you never lose the sense of fear and the spirit of the daredevil to overcome it. you are awesome 🙂 btw. good to know you actually cracked the brick later, had no idea. i thought that was your only “failed” result but yet a succcessful attempt , as all of them are.

    • @lariog31

      December 13, 2025 at 5:34 pm

      Hard not to shed a tear watching this. You brought us to so many different destinations, I felt jet lagged!

  42. @joshuapearson9950

    December 12, 2025 at 8:30 pm

    One of my favorite creators! Someone who truly gives life 100%

  43. @Ericliaoo

    December 12, 2025 at 9:43 pm

    Have not heard of her before, but I will be subscribing to her channel now and watching her videos.

  44. @StoryEngineer-RobbiePatton

    December 13, 2025 at 12:46 am

    Michelle is awesome. But I hate it when public speakers talk is about how awesome they are.

  45. @kristinapines5013

    December 13, 2025 at 11:20 am

    Incredible speech, beautifully delivered! In awe of you 🤗

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