A Story of a True Second Chance: An Adoptee's Life Journey | Eric McDaniel | TEDxWoosongUniversity

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Published 2021-05-14

Through his life story, Eric shares the different sides, angles, and varieties to a true second chance to life, family, and discovering his true identity. From abandonment to adoption, reconnecting, reestablishing, and rekindling; He explains the life lessons that he learned and other possible outcomes. This talk is about finding love, identity, dreams, and passion through the life of a Korean American Adoptee. Eric McDaniel is from a small suburb near Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised in a typical but hardworking, blue-collar family. Learning from his father’s hard work and his mother’s compassion, he tried to achieve his goals and dreams by exuding those values that he learned. Though his life has been faced with many obstacles, he used that as fuel to become a promising athlete as well as exploring various business ventures. His interests include entrepreneurship, entertainment and education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)

@vishv4480 3 years ago

When you are hurt it's your chance to fight to make a change, if you are defeated by that hurt and and don't fight the pain you will miss the second chance... Such an inspiring story
@allblack94 3 years ago

Full respect for you. Never get bored listening to you.
@FennerOfficial 3 years ago

Eric, for a minute there I thought you were gonna give me a shout out when you started talking about putting on events. Haha. Props mate, i’m proud of you! 👍🏻
@maimkim 3 years ago

Incredible inspiring story! People need to hear this stuff. We can all use a second chance. Don't miss out or take it for granted when it comes your way!
@thrasher606 3 years ago

Great stuff, Eric. You're seriously one of the coolest dudes I've met. Hope your hardwork continues to pay off.
@MPAK4Children 3 years ago

Hello Eric, thanks for the positive story, especially about not blaming others but channel all the negatives into positive force.
@sentimenla1179 3 years ago

Really very inspiring, everything happens for a reason. Prayer and support.
@user-gk6ws7un4i 4 months ago

Eric teacher! I’m Chloe:) Your speech is very impressive👍
@Pretafth 2 years ago

So inspiring and it made me realize to stop seeing things especially the bad one as an end but more as a beginning. "a second chance " 😉 thanks for sharing with us ! Hello from 🇫🇷
@tchang86 3 years ago

This man is a legend.
@amys7089 10 days ago

Very inspiring Eric! 👏👏👏
@caitlynyukarikim3140 3 years ago

A great speech👍indeed, Eric! And thank you for working on my "second chance" - You know what I mean - together. You really are a strong and sound person.🏋‍♂️💯💖🤩
@tinaquestel9429 3 years ago

Love!!! Your determination is so inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story!!! God Bless brother!!!
@angels.9579 3 years ago

An inspiring speech from an inspiring person with an incredibly positive and vibrant mindset.
@minihawaii6856 3 years ago

I love you Eric !!! great stuff . 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@DANakaDANtv 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing my dude!
@mayababber5668 3 years ago

One of the most inspiring man/brother/mentor I know, his story inspires many through grit n grind. Always reminding me to get up and go after it. Much love and great talk!!
@coyoon 3 years ago

Inspiring! amazing story Eric!
@eunji3263 3 years ago

Very inspiring. Negative feelings do not raise you up!
@Mikedragle 1 year ago

Inspiring