The perks of being a pirate | Tom Nash | TED Talk

With "The perks of being a pirate," viewers will gain a better understanding of how to develop better mental agility and resilience. In this TED Talk, DJ and self-professed pirate Tom Nash reflects on how facing adversity due to disability invited patience, ambition and pragmatism into his life in both enlightening and unexpected ways. This deeply charming and funny talk focused on personal growth offers viewers an opportunity to understand how challenges can inspire us to develop more grit, perspective and a growth mindset that sees beyond success and failure.

Learning objectives:

• Reflect on how your own failures or weaknesses can become life lessons
• Identify how set-backs can help us learn and grow
• Develop better resilience in the face of failure and tragedy
• Recognize how adversity and challenges can make us stronger