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The Power of Eeyore | Nabs Al Busaidi | TEDxAl Qurum
TEDx Talksยท2025-06-25 15:42

Core Message - The central theme revolves around overcoming obstacles by questioning whether a perceived barrier is an excuse or a valid reason [10] - The narrative emphasizes the power of shifting from "want to" to "need to," highlighting the determination to find a way when faced with challenges [8] Overcoming Obstacles - The speaker initially viewed the $5,000 entry fee as an insurmountable obstacle, but reframed it as an excuse [4][5] - Ramadan was initially perceived as a reason to avoid training, but was later overcome by training at night [6] - Knee pain during the marathon was challenged as a potential excuse to quit, leading to the completion of the race despite the pain [7][8] Personal Achievement - The speaker raised $5,000 in 48 hours by incentivizing friends to donate in exchange for choosing the speaker's marathon costume [6] - The speaker completed the Washington Marine Corps Marathon, hopping the last mile due to knee pain, finishing in 6 hours [6][7][8][9]