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The three words that saved my life | Blake Mycoskie

The three words that saved my life | Blake Mycoskie

TED Talks Daily
Oct 9, 2026 19 min
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<p>On paper, Blake Mycoskie is a glowing success story: he founded TOMS Shoes, building a global brand that has given away more than 100 million pairs of shoes to children in need. Yet despite his success, his struggle with depression nearly cost him his life. In this personal talk, he explores the all-too-common shame that keeps people suffering in silence — and shares his new mission to spread the simple yet powerful message that each of us is inherently enough. (Note: This talk includes discussion of suicide and depression.)</p><br><p>More resources</p><p><a href="https://blog.ted.com/resources-for-suicide-prevention-post-attempt-survivors-and-their-families/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resources for suicide prevention, post-attempt survivors and their families</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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