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How six words changed my life | Dave Guttman | TEDxSDSU

279K views · May 8, 2026 · Nonprofits & Activism

Comments · 212

  • @tinobygrace1 · 4 months ago

    I was also given 6 to 12 months to live. &nbsp;I cried out to God and He healed me. &nbsp;22 years ago.<br>Praise God <br>Live with a purpose and live for His glory.<br>Psalm 30

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  • @avagrutel · 4 months ago

    My mother was given 3 months to live because of a brain tumor. That was in 2010! Congratulations on your continued recovery and health!

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  • @DLMgirl · 4 months ago

    Having known Dave for years and working for him, I can attest that he truly lives his life this way. Best servant leader that worked for! <br>Thank you for sharing. Though scary six words no one wants to hear, the byproduct was a unique prospective. One in which you have turned into a blessing for you and others you’ve helped

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  • @MCfoniks · 4 months ago

    Absolutely incredible TED Talk. The delivery was powerful, authentic, and deeply moving. It genuinely gave me new perspectives on life and challenged the way I think about purpose, relationships, and the impact of our words. You can feel the passion and life experience behind every sentence. Grateful to have learned from you both personally and through this talk.

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  • @juanpenate797 · 3 months ago

    There are miracles, and things change. I have face dead few times in life, been in ER, and IUC enough to believe there is God. I pray and thank for my life. &nbsp;Now I am in other difficult journey. Please, pray for a miracle on my brother Mauricio recovery. ❤❤❤❤

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  • @VALDESANDRES · 4 months ago

    My life today is 100x better thanks to you my friend, DG!

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  • @AnnaPrudchenko-g5b · 4 months ago

    My biggest mentor 🙌 To anyone reading this, Dave was the one who truly gave me a direction in life. His amount of experience and the most positive outlook on life makes him not only a wonderful friend, but also a person who will never give bad advice (i literally have all his advice written down in my Notes app). Dave, thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🙏

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  • @mariadcosta8261 · 3 months ago

    You lived because you decided to make a difference in other people’s life <br>Praise God

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  • @InformationSMR · 4 months ago

    This is the best Ted talk I’ve ever heard

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  • @EllisBanjoCompany · 3 months ago

    That’s what I was wondering... Three doctors and no one bothered to biopsy to give a diagnosis?

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  • @ZuriK-q6x · 1 month ago

    What he said about being forced to look at his life like it was already over is so heavy, especially to then feel like nothing would be different once you were gone

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  • @catatonicbug7522 · 4 months ago

    This is a very dramatic example of servant leadership and the impact it can have on people. Care for the people around you because they are human. It can be emotionally difficult, but that is how you make an impact.

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