How to find energy when you have none | Jamal Hill | TEDxInglewood

Overcoming Adversity & Achieving Potential - The speaker was diagnosed with Shco Marie Tooth disease, a rare neuromuscular condition, and was initially told he might never walk again [3] - Despite the prognosis, the speaker's parents fostered a belief that he was enough, regardless of the diagnosis [4] - The speaker returned to swimming, an activity he loved, after the diagnosis [5] - The speaker hid his condition in high school due to shame and a desire to be seen as normal [6] - The speaker initially pursued the Olympics to prove he wasn't broken but later shifted his focus to self-acceptance [7][8] - The speaker embraced the Paralympics as a freer stage and won a medal for Team USA [8][10] The Power of Belief & Energy - The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, even when the world doesn't [2][11] - The speaker defines energy as the invisible force created through belief and resilience [11] - The speaker encourages listeners to speak their truth, move forward, and create, even when unexpected [12] - True champions champion something greater than themselves [13] Personal Background & Identity - The speaker identifies as a black kid from Englewood who wasn't expected to swim [5][11][12] - The speaker is now a Paralympic medalist, global speaker, and future LA 2028 athlete [11]