TEDxOakville - Scott Stratten - Keep Going Until We Stop

[geniemist]

LOL don't wanna sound messed up but his whole talk sounds like a very long Dane Cook joke

[MrDarling1000]

I should have stopped watching 2 minutes in. Annoying and all over the place.

[Sheba936]

PATHETIC isn't even close!! He DESTROYS Peoples lives!!. ..."Keep Going"?? How about...Run away from yet another Problem. THAT'S why his WIFE, who he walked out on, Committed Suicide!! SHE had a Problem, i.e. "I need Help!" SCOTT::"Oh Really? ...I'm LEAVING Now!!" A MOTHER & Her 2 YOUNG SON'S were left with NOTHING except Bills & Debt!! Yet! Here he is telling the World He's some kind of a HERO!! VALIDITY: I've known him for MANY Years. I use to be a "Family Member"!! NOT any more.

[StrategyToGo]

this is pathetic & he drives too fast.

[StrategyToGo]

this is pathetic

[Sheba936]

@StrategyToGo You Nailed this Guy! CON MAN SUPREME!! I Commented Below & Above. I don't think anyone is getting the Message though! SAD! VERY SAD!!

[JackFlip9]

Scott, thanks for the talk. I enjoyed taking 15 minutes this morning to STOP and appreciate where I am at in life and what is really important. Several of my friends also enjoyed the video when I posted in on my Facebook wall. Your talk was worth sharing... thank you.

[dhxxxxx]

I have seen some boring TED videos, but this is the first one that I've seen that comes off as fake.

A good message, but definitely lacking authenticity, which is funny in that authenticity is one of the things Scott Stratten recommends people do.

[BookWormArielle]

As I am watching your video, Chumbawumbas I get knocked down is playing, very ironic.

[AernoutZeef]

Wow...That's all I can say...

This is the story that needs to get out there. About what really matters.

It reminds me of the man on Zanzibar (an island near the East African coastline) asking me, "Who are you?" I answered by giving him my name and my job. He laughed. "That's so funny about you Westerners. You define yourself by your jobs. We define ourselves through our social networks..."

[louisesherwood]

your reach is incredible Scott! I could use your skills in reaching people with messages like this that matter!

[dolltor]

I agree with Tim and AngelPam - the message is without doubt a powerful one but there is no need for the bad acting. I was in a high powered job, a single mum and was very ill. A friend at work saw the state of me and said "What are you still doing here?" - I replied "I'm trying to provide for my kids." Her response? "Provide what, a corpse?" - I left work that day and went straight to my doctor - I took medical retirement and got well." Best days work I ever did.

[cdncntrygrl]

Wow Scott, you impressed me in Victoria at SMCV10, meeting you was fun, you're book, inspirational and now you've blown me away. You are a great guy and an awesome Dad! I spent most of your talk in tears. Really appreciate your willingness to be candid about what has gone on in your life, this was even better than I expected :) This is a good reminder, that even as a sahm I don't take enough time for my boys. God bless & safe travels until you're home with your beautiful family!.xo

[RawDownUnder]

Beautiful

[SunstarMediaInc]

I found your talk really transparent and touching. I'm aspiring to be a mover and shaker in the world of online marketing - and often find myself caught up in the (perceived) expectations of others that I spend all my time online accumulating followers and replying instantly to messages. Sometimes it really is too much, and your talk gives me some needed courage to say "You know what, I'm unplugging tonight. My family deserves my undivided attention - everything else can wait." Cheers Scott.

[urbanebloc]

I honestly have to say that I've watched this three times. It's incredible to see the stories intermingle, and build on one another. And I'm glad that you took it away from Social Media and more to day to day. Just another affirmation that being online is just a translation of what caliber person you are offline. Thank you.

[flashoa]

Scott, I found your speech very inspiring and emotional it was obvious to me that what you were saying meant a lot to you. Often times the truly important things in our lives are taken for granted until something happens and the penny drops.

[AngelPam49]

I have to agree with TimEvans100 because as I was watching this video I had the same "exact" thoughts. Sorry Scott but yes, I have to agree with Tim. Good luck though on your life's trials.

[stratola]

@AngelPam49 sad that when I show true emotion people assume it's fake. All the best.

[LeeWiseOnlineSuccess]

Thoughtful presentation. And I believe that as we keep on learning how to stop we also learn more about how, exactly, we are to keep going.

I enjoyed what was said. Profitable.

[TimEvans100]

I found this talk very difficult to watch.

He seems more interested in feigning a "I'm on the verge of tears" voice for almost everything he says.

This talk could be great if he told it to us without the self-pitying faux emotion he layers onto every word.

It's actually a very bad performance / piece of acting.

Are the details of his life true & obviously painful to have dealt with? Yes. But we'd respect him a lot more if he didn't act like a poor suffering victim about it.

[dhvande]

Mesmerizing. Awesome advice.

[jasoncrouchbroker]

You, sir, are my new hero. I loved this. Thank you for using your online popularity to spread ideas worth actually hearing. My family is supremely important to me, and I don't take them for granted.

[firesinged]

touching...little Owen's my hero now too.

[fmdickinson]

beautiful

[adnezu]

Super...

[stevebentley511]

Scott awesome message! This message is a big deal! Thanks for being genuine and sharing! Your book was a fantastic read BTW. Take care, Steve Waterloo

[sskibell]

Great story, Scott. That's what TED's all about.

[kriswebb26]

stop whinning

[turqoizehexagonsun]

@kriswebb26 I sincerely hope you're kidding.

[turqoizehexagonsun]

@kriswebb26 I sincerely hope you're kidding.

[kriswebb26]

@turqoizehexagonsun i hope your single

[17in1966]

Hey Scott.

This not to make a big deal but I thank you for all you have learned and passed on.

You are an awesome DAD.

From a 37 year Dad.

Slow down and see your life from the passenger seat.

When are you in Vanc area next.

Bless you.

If you contact me maybe I can get you out to Chilliwack, BC but with your son.

Maybe.

[joeralt]

Thank you Scott..you forget that what you describe is also a cultural conditioning as well...I mean, if you'd live in Italy for example it would be easier to allow yourself to make things much more leisurely .Thanks for revealing your soul .Much appreciated.

[behappyinlife]

Wow, Scott! I am so syndicating this!

Never mind Twitter, you are a huge parenting guru at the moment.

[milenaregos]

Scott, thank you for this amazing talk! Wow, you've been through a lot! Very inspirational and powerful message. We all need to stop and appreciate what we have - it may be gone tomorrow. Thank you!

[RogerWV]

...such a POWERFUL and beautiful message!

[jacoommen]

I really wish that every one will be able to prioritize and make choices correctly and enjoy the tme NOW in each of our lives where ever we live in this world as I believe thats what God wants too

[Ravad2]

I put you on my Facebook site. I love the video and it is a great reminder of what we believe is important may not be important. But also that there needs to be balance in our life and time to be in the moment enough to hear the messages. Thank you for revealing your trueself.

[nicole23ap]

Scott, thanks for being real. this is your best talk so far. All of us need to slow down and realize what is important in life. Bravo!

[Marketing2003]

2 people kept going and didn't stop

[jkbidwell]

Yes sir- priority straight- being Dad.

Thanks so much for this.

[MarkPriceMSG]

Scott:

What amazing courage it took to do that talk. I am amazed, a little in awe and deeply moved. Tonight, I went home and told my family how much I loved them, and then I sat down on the couch to "hang out" with my 14 year old daughter. I also schedule a date night with my wife.

I met you at Blogworld, and did not know then what our association would lead to. Just subscribing to your blog has taught me this much. Thank you.

[kiotewoman]

Thank you for the reminder Scott! I'm happy you learned before it's too late.

Love and Light :o)

[MyLifeMyExpression]

Wow Scott! What does it take to get the message through our thick skulls hey!?? You have been an inspiration to me for years since first reading your article "I'm Tired" which I still have and still read. Your 'Emotional Currency' vid gave me a life... Quality, not quantity. Having 1 million followers is nothing compared to 100 million quality seconds spent with our loved ones. Great talk Scott!

[TheSchacterTeam]

Thanks Scott... good reality check.

[tinaforsyth]

all I have to say scott is MWAH! i so needed this :)

[mcphig]

Scott, that was wonderful and I can tell that ir came from your heart.

It's funny how you look at people who "are a big deal" and never think of how much hardshup and heartbreak they may have had in their lives. Knowing this about you makes you all that much more of a big deal to me. You've gone through a lot and you still find a way to charm & entertain through your speaking and writing. Owen & your girlfriend are lucky to have you and I'm sure you feel lucky to have them as well.

[ooiebear]

i loved this thank you for sharing. you did a great job! i just shared with my husband who is in social media too and needs to stop and take a break now and again and cherish the now. xo j

[Leonberger2007]

Thanks Justin... er, Scott! You're always such a treat to listen to. I stopped just over 4 yrs ago... best thing I ever did :)

[Zoeyzero929cp]

Great! Wonderful encouragement. So glad I "stopped" and took the time to listen.

[MarkACarboneTV]

Wow, that was amazing. Good job. I thought you were just another Social Media guy. I'm victim to the pace you have kept over the years. It is taking a toll on me. This helped me STOP today.

Thanks, I'm a new fan of yours now! Don't let me down. Take your advice and Stop

@markacarbone

[EAffirmations1]

Aloha Scott, Thanks for sharing.  It's sad so many failed to get the simple but powerful message contained in your presentation. I suggest they suspend their need to hate, judge, critique...just listen to the simple message.

[HannahCee123]

I am sorry to hear what he's been through but I didn't find his speech particularly insightful. It seems to me that the only person he moved was himself. Overly dramatic, not the caliber of a TED talk.

[HannahCee123]

@MarkACarboneTV

No need for the personal attacks.. I'm just voicing my opinion as I have every right to. When you make a presentation you are automatically up for criticism. This presentation obviously moved you quite deeply, otherwise you wouldn't be so defensive. Also, I may be younger than you but I have the maturity not to take a comment on a presentation as a personal attack. Maybe I'm not the one who has some growing to do.. just a thought.

[MarkACarboneTV]

@HannahCee123 I actually removed my comment within 2 minutes of positing it after I read it. Yes, I'm a new dad and work far to hard thinking I'm making money to provide for my family but if I'm not home to enjoy it all with them, it's a waste. Sorry for slamming you.

[ladycrafter22]

Glad I stopped to listen to this. Thank you, Scott. No audio problems for me.

[rhythmofself]

@TEDxTalks I noticed the entire thing seemed to be recorded at a low volume. I had to turn my speakers to max to hear it adequately.

[RobertE63]

@TEDxTalks didn't have any issues with audio. slightly low, but turned up volume and it was fine.

[valsjewels]

@TEDxTalks

check your audio on your computer - audio is fine

[valsjewels]

Awesome - Thank you!

[salespartnerscape]

Awesome stuff Scott. I knew there was something about you when we chatted a little while ago, now I know why :)

Thanks very much for this very timely message.

Keep going - to stop every now and then!

xx

[Schnauzerlvr69]

@TEDxTalks The quality was good for me, but the volume on YouTube was maxed and the computer volume was maxed. I could hear it okay but could see how it was difficult for others.

[JTstag]

Audio sounds fine to me.

[raptors44100]

Are all the negative comments being removed?

Lets test - this presentation is why developers invented the term "social media douchebag."  It's like a poorly done ministers speech - blended with whoring out personal details in the hopes of marketing it.

[peggymccoll]

Wow, I had total goose bumps while I watched this. Scott is one of the BEST communicators I've ever seen. Fabulous, important and valuable message. Thank you for sharing.

[CsportBldgSupply]

I read the blog late last year, but it's great to hear you tell the story live. Great Job Scott

[BabyJonJon2007]

JUST TWEETED = Your kids just want YOU and your time! STOP and give it to them - watch this video by @unmarketing [insert crying]

[wongpk]

@TEDxTalks Not loud enough... :P On laptop by the way...

[LisaASullivan01]

One of THE most inspiring messages I've ever heard. Scott, you ROCK! Thank you TEDxTalks for sharing this.

[2witterbug]

When Scott blogged about this last year, it put things into perspective for me. I try to at least put the phone away at the dinner table. 

[savvysunshine]

@TEDxTalks Volume issue.

[mynameisguygal]

@TEDxTalks it's a volume issue, decibels too low.. thankfully Scott is very loud so I can still hear it

[thenino]

@TEDxTalks it's not that bad, just a bit low volume. VERY powerful talk. Thank you for this.

[taylormarek]

@mynameisguygal Sounds fine to me.

[reasonablefaqsimile]

Nicely done, Scott.

[Favshortie519]

You are amazing... Very powerful stuff.

[LLtooljay1]

I'm more amazed every time I hear you speak. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself. I WILL stop. I will create it for myself and my family as a result of your message here. And somehow, may everyone arrive at this realization from your words or the words of others. Thank you, and take care!

[TrueLady101]

Phenomenal. Thank you for this.

[CouchSurfingOri]

What a beautiful presentation.

[monstergdp]

honest and brilliant. as always.

[wilsonusmantv]

Scott you're the toughest MotherF... I know. Thanks for sharing your story!

[DavidSpinks]

What a moving speech... Thanks for this message Scott. It's one I have taken to heart.

[TheSallyFL]

Authentic and open, as always! Thank you

[deweerdtdavid]

Thanks Scott, for giving this talk. 

[urbanvelocity]

Scott, I thought you were amazing in Victoria. But Man this was awesome. Thank you, for the reminder. Thank you for sharing this story.

Jim

[darleenwitmer]

Thanks Scott - we all need to hear this.

Looking forward to seeing you in person in November in Stratford.

[RickWolff]

I've never been so relieved about the low expectations my parents had of me. I keep starting; "stop" is my natural state. Only problem is, I have no kids.

[soimaginethat]

I wonder, Scott, what asking yourself what all these accidents are teaching you? Is it about stopping... or taking it deeper, reflecting and making choices about what you want to create, noticing what you are creating here, what is important in this moment/what is it teaching you about your beliefs? You said "you keep going, without stopping" ... what is your personal purpose?

I bet that you're teaching others so much about what a big deal it is to stop, to go & make choices. Thank you.

[pietrar]

Scott,

As a speaker myself, this hit home. I know this does not showcase your social media or marketing expertise. It showcases your humanity. When life deals us hard challenges, it's important to make difficult choices that are important to us (and maybe not others.) This is raw and real and that is what life is all about and we should all support each other in the hardest of times. It takes guts to be completely vulnerable the way you allowed yourself to be. Hugs! xo

[TimTheNerd]

Great talk Scott... We definitely all need to take the time to stop to see where we are and to see what really matters.

[serenitycheck]

Very inspirational, thank you!