Faith - And The Power It Brings You | Eric Smith | TEDxDover

Summary

In this inspiring speech, Eric Smith shares his journey of rediscovering faith after losing it due to life's challenges. He emphasizes the importance of faith in overcoming obstacles and becoming the best version of oneself. Smith's own experience of starting a charity that helped thousands demonstrates the transformative power of faith in action.

Takeaways

• 🌟 Faith is essential for personal growth and success.
• 🎓 Historical figures like Dr. King and Nelson Mandela exemplify the power of faith.
• 💪 Faith in oneself is the purest form of faith and is crucial for overcoming obstacles.
• 🤔 Many people struggle with self-doubt instead of having faith in their own abilities.
• 📚 The speaker found his faith again by starting to help others and creating 'the charity company'.
• 🔄 Losing faith in oneself can feel like drowning, but it's possible to regain it.
• 🌱 Faith allows us to see challenges as stepping stones rather than roadblocks.
• 👥 The speaker's faith was reinforced by helping his community and making a difference.
• 📈 The charity company's success, starting from nothing but faith, demonstrates the power of belief.
• 🗣️ The speaker encourages everyone to find their faith to unlock their potential and change their lives.

Q & A

Who is Eric Smith?

Eric Smith is a 26-year-old individual from a small community named Claymont, Delaware.

How did Eric Smith feel when he was invited to speak?

Initially, Eric Smith felt extremely excited to be invited to speak, but his excitement quickly turned to overwhelming feelings because he couldn't believe it.

What does Eric Smith believe is essential for people to keep moving forward?

Eric Smith believes that faith is essential for people to keep moving forward, overcome challenges, and succeed.

Who are some historical figures Eric Smith mentions as having faith?

Eric Smith mentions Dr. King, who inspired millions, Malala Yousafzai, who found her voice and spread it around the world, and Nelson Mandela, who kept faith while in prison and as president of South Africa.

What does Eric Smith consider the purest form of faith?

The purest form of faith, according to Eric Smith, is faith in oneself.

Why does Eric Smith think people often become their own worst enemy?

Eric Smith suggests that people become their own worst enemy because they might be told they're not smart or talented enough, or they're taught to believe in the system more than in themselves.

How did Eric Smith regain his faith in himself?

Eric Smith regained his faith by starting to do things he believed in, such as helping others, and by starting a group called the Charity Company with his best friend.

What was the main activity of the Charity Company?

The Charity Company focused on helping the less fortunate by providing books, school supplies, clothing, food, and gifts.

How much impact did the Charity Company have in their community after 12 months?

After 12 months, the Charity Company had given back over 17,000 books and school supplies, and clothing and food and gifts to those in need in their community.

What message does Eric Smith want to share with the audience about faith?

Eric Smith wants the audience to find their faith, whatever it is that moves them forward, because once they have it, their life will change forever.

How does Eric Smith describe the feeling of losing faith in oneself?

Eric Smith describes losing faith in oneself as being like drowning above water, where one doesn't know how it's happening but it is, and if nothing is done, one will 'drown'.