Ric Elias: 3 things I learned while my plane crashed

http://www.ted.com Ric Elias had a front-row seat on Flight 1549, the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River in New York in January 2009. What went through his mind as the doomed plane went down? At TED, he tells his story publicly for the first time.

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[CymroGoch]

TED videos are the new Wikipedia; every time I watch one, I end up four hours later on a completely different subject.

[xjaskix]

that's it, i'm going to try and be a better boyfriend. my girl doesn't deserve my bullshit.

[psychicopus]

34 ghosts pressed thumbs down

[pilotwes]

A minor detail, I'm sure, but Capt. Sullenberger obviously DID NOT "turn off the engines". I find it very disappointing that Mr. Elias's presentation about his revelations didn't include one very important thing: An appreciation for the flight crew.

I'm nothing but sincere when I say that I'm happy Mr. Elias's life was transformed in such positive ways by his experience. Attention to detail in such a public forum, about such an important event would be appreciated, I think.

[Cinqmil]

Three things learned:

1. I no longer want to postpone anything in life.

2. I regret time wasted with things that didn't matter, instead of spending time with people that matter. I no longer try to be right, I chose to be happy.

3. Dying is not scary. I only wish to see my kids grow up.

[mtdeezy]

2:13 The one person who thought she was supposed to laugh, then realized what he said wasn't actually funny.

[gaikwadmeenu]

Best .......

[realpassionlife]

5 minutes of pure wisdom.. and its making me cry! i swear TED videos are like my new movie tear jerkers

[eliassos]

@xjaskix and how did it end up no<w after 8 months?

[spinedoc18]

How in the world can there be 32 dislikes for this? It could be the most important message any person could hear.