How a 13 year old changed 'Impossible' to 'I'm Possible' | Sparsh Shah | TEDxGateway
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A list of eleven long English words is followed by the story of a person born with osteogenesis imperfecta who defied the odds, survived multiple fractures, and found success in music, raising funds for nonprofits and making a positive difference in the world.
Insights
- The individual faced immense challenges due to a genetic disorder causing fragile bones, surviving against bleak odds with over 35 fractures at birth and a grim prognosis.
- By embracing a positive mindset and leveraging support from family and faith, the person not only overcame physical limitations but also excelled in music, creating a unique fusion genre and using their talent to raise substantial funds for charitable causes.
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What is the longest English word?
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
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Summary
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"From Fragile Bones to Musical Inspiration"
- Eleven longest words in English: Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia, Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism, Floccinaucinihilipilification, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Honorificabilitudinitatibus, Electroencephalographically, Antitransubstantiationalist, Disproportionableness, Incomprehensibilities.
- Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder causing fragile bones.
- Over 35 fractures at birth, bleak prognosis of living only a day or two.
- Survived due to God's grace and parents' support.
- 130 fractures in first 13 years, multiple screws and rods in body.
- Turned "impossible" into "I'm possible" by following four steps.
- Found passion in music, started singing at a young age, wrote songs.
- Covered Eminem's "Not Afraid" with Indian classical music, created ragarap genre.
- Sang pro bono for nonprofits, raised at least half a million dollars, helped change lives.
