Three principles to discovering your life's purpose | Darryll Stinson | TEDxDupreePark

In this heartfelt talk, author and suicide survivor Darryll Stinson shares three tips to help viewers discover their highest purpose in order to leverage this self-understanding to cope with depression and live a more fulfilled life. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 264 million people of all ages around the world suffer from depression. Throughout this talk, Darryll wrestles with tough questions like: - Why do some of the most famous and wealthy people in the world commit suicide? - Why do people feel so lonely when technology and social media makes it so easy to stay connected? Darryll, a former D1 athlete and founder of Second Chance Athletes presents the idea that understanding one's unique purpose in life can serve as one of the most effective remedies for depression.

Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete, dynamic motivational speaker and Founder of Second Chance Athletes. He’s been featured on FOX, ABC, NCAA, TEDx and some of the top podcasts in the United States. After going from suicidal to successful, Darryll uses his experience to help athletes and entrepreneurs shed their past stories, and create a massive impact that aligns with their highest purpose. Darryll is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Who Am I After Sports? An Athletes Roadmap to Discover New Purpose and Live Fulfilled. When he is not working, Darryll enjoys spending time with his wife and three beautiful daughters. girldad

Darryll Stinson is a former Division I athlete, dynamic motivational speaker and Founder of Second Chance Athletes. He’s been featured on FOX, ABC, NCAA, TEDx and some of the top podcasts in the United States. After going from suicidal to successful, Darryll uses his experience to help athletes and entrepreneurs shed their past stories, and create a massive impact that aligns with their highest purpose. Darryll is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Who Am I After Sports? An Athletes Roadmap to Discover New Purpose and Live Fulfilled. When he is not working, Darryll enjoys spending time with his wife and three beautiful daughters. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx