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Moving your boundaries | Jean-Paul Desrosiers, Jr. | TEDxWestportLibrary

229 views · Published 24 November 2014 · 11:44 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Inspirational quotes, such as "embrace failure, think big, expect success, work hard" often are used as motivation to create personal or corporate change. Jean-Paul Desrosiers speaks about strategies that work to constantly move boundaries and create lasting change.

Jean-Paul Desrosiers, Jr., Marine Corps veteran, semi-pro cyclist, marathoner and owner of Sherpa Fitness, recounts his journey to the toughest footrace on earth, the Marathon des Sables, a 156 mile, 5 day race across the African desert. Desrosiers will talk about the physical and mental journey he took to prepare for and complete the race and how the experience challenged and expanded his views.

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