10 Seconds of Courage: Life Lessons from a Fighter | Nadine Champion | TEDxSydney

[emma]

This amazing TED Talk by Australian fighter Nadine Champion, '10 Seconds of Courage' just made me cry. She talks about her journey as a fighter training under Benny 'The Jet' and also as a sufferer of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and shares what both those things taught her about fear and courage. She remains undefeated as a fighter and as a cancer survivor.

 

"When you're getting punched in the face, whether it's in the ring in a fight or metaphorically by your life, it doesn't hurt any less if you close your eyes. In fact, if you turn away from that pain, usually, the impact is worse. You're far better off taking it on the chin, at least then you can defend. You see, some shots are unavoidable, but it's how we take those shots that matters"

 

 

[Kevin von Duuglas-Ittu]

This was such a good find Emma. Definite tears.

[515]

Very good video. Really good insights in her way of thinking. Some good lessons for everyone!

Thanks for sharing.

[Micc]

This was great. I cried, too. 

I think I used the thing about 10 seconds of courage a lot of times in my life. I used to tell myself before though decisions or situations - "just do it" - as cliche as it sounds. It hasn't brought me to my goal yet, but it placed me pretty securely on a path that can lead to reaching my goals.

Thank you Emma for posting this video.

[lawrencekenshin]

Sylvie sent this to me a few weeks back, it's a tear jerker!