Why Bother Leaving the House
Ben Saunders
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The only way to grow
is to leave your comfort zone.
In this motivating TED Talk, Ben Saunders begins by trying
to answer the question of why one would go on an adventure or face adversity
when it isn't necessary. While he admits that it doesn't have any scientific
value, people like him go through hell and back to test themselves and conquer
their (sometimes literal) Everest. Ben describes himself as someone who acts
upon his dreams instead of procrastinating, and this led him to ski across the
North Pole from Russia to Canada a few years back. His next mission is to make
it to the South Pole and back by foot, something which has never been
accomplished previously. Ben concludes his talk by motivating the audience to
step outside for once, both from the city and their comfort zone.
I chose this TED talk because it seemed fitting when I was
sitting in front of the computer. This topic suits me particularity because I’m
either really motivated to do something outside, or never want to see a ray of
sunshine unless there’s a pane of glass between it and I. I think Ben is right
about taking on challenges to test his limits, but people like to test
themselves in different ways. I wouldn’t go on a winter trek or camping for
anything more than the enjoyment because when I think testing my limits I only think how fast and dangerous I can make something.
(Hence DH skiing and biking) I think in general anyone can benefit from a bit
less time at the computer and a bit more outside- who knows, you might just
like what you find.
Saunders, Ben. "Why
Bother Leaving the House?" TED
Talk. Web. 16 Dec. 2014.
<https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_saunders_why_bother_leaving_the_house
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