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Josh Wedlock at TEDxDongdaemun

9/11/2017

6 Comments

 
Hi everyone,
 
Sorry I have been away for a while – I was preparing for my TEDx talk at TEDXDongdaemun (Get Real! - A TEDx Talk by Joshua Wedlock /
조쉬 웨드락). The talk, which took place on September 9th, was based on almost two decades’ worth of experience either helping people get fit or learn English.

The thing I wanted to share with you from this experience is really very simple – never stop challenging yourself.

As teachers we often encourage our students to grow, to try new things, to take on new challenges, but when was the last time you took on a new challenge or pushed yourself a little out of your comfort zone?

As we all know, teachers can often teach best by leading by example – so no matter what that challenge is I dare you to embrace it. Embracing the challenge will help show your students that you are also trying to learn and grow.
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For me this talk was not only a goal, but it was also a challenge. It was challenge to get up in front of 100 or so people and talk about myself. It was a challenge to get up in front of 100 or so people and present an idea (an idea worth spreading) that will be judged by others. It was a challenge to get up in front of 100 or so people that I didn’t know and engage in a dialogue with them.

But I did it! (Go me!)

Anyway, I will add the link as soon as it becomes available on YouTube or the TED website.
 
Thanks for reading,
 
Josh
Keep English Real!

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6 Comments
seonghwan
9/11/2017 11:14:37 pm

Thank you josh. Your words are encouraging me.
especially 'so no matter what that challenge is I dare you to embrace it'-This makes me happy.

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Jennifer
9/12/2017 07:42:46 am

Go You!!!! Well donexx

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Jake
9/12/2017 10:39:27 am

Ooh i missed that. Will wait for the link to be posted.

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Sungmin Kim (Joseph Kim)
9/12/2017 12:49:11 pm

I am very looking forward to the speech Josh. Congratulations on being one of the people who gave speeches on TEDX! I respect how you constantly challenge yourself on things that are out of your comfort zone. This post made me think of the years back when we joined TM together and made me think back on how I am trying to settle for less challenges these days. I truly look forward to this video and am sure that it will be a boost for me :) See you soon. Cheers.

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Richard
9/13/2017 12:42:30 am

Congratulations Josh! That is a big achievement for you. I really look forward to watching the video.

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Rick
9/29/2017 10:53:21 pm

Congratulations! Looking forward to hearing it. I bet it will be great!

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