Achieving Greatness Is A Choice: Byron Reese at TEDxAustin

Eternally optimistic, Byron Reese challenges us to consider the excuses we conjure to explain why others are achieving what we aren't.

An accomplished high-tech trailblazer, inventor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, father and author, he shares his childhood dreams and leaves us with an infectious sense of possibility as we wonder why we ever chose to give our own up?

Extend the conversation and expand on ideas with Byron Reese: join their Opal Brainstorm at https://tedxaustin.ouropal.com/brains...

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[SyberPrepper]

Such a great message that "greatness" is not a destiny afforded to a small elite group. Greatness is a decision available to anyone.

What a great video!  Thanks.

[Scott Horsfall]

Everyone has greatness but only some will be able to show this in the society they are in, Eg. if you r an inventer with the solution to the energy crisis but have no money to build the prototype and also have no intent to make money out of the idea you wont get far in todays scociety due to the fact everything to day need's to earn money.

[Nick Carlough]

I wana know what was goin on with the book, that ted was selling before it was released.

[Jordan Barlow]

LOVE Byron and such an inspiring man to work alongside. So honored to be in his presence!

[Lara Coffer]

Love it.  So inspiring

[keyrose10]

Crazy how I just blogged about this!!! Absolutely love it :)