Change Happens In the Blink of an Eye

Ric Elias is a man whose entire life flashed before his eyes as he plummeted towards the Hudson River in an airplane whose engines were shutoff. On his way down, Elias learned and thought about three things:

1. It all changes in an instant so don't postpone anything.

2. Don't let your ego get in the way, don't waste time on things that don't matter with people that do matter, and be happy not right.

3. Be a good dad.

This TED talk stood out to me because it really shows how in a matter of seconds you could be looking at your life thinking about all the things you could have done differently. Elias is put in a life threatening situation that ultimately results in him leading a better life after this experience. Elias now lives his life with out any hesitation, regrets, and as a benefit to the people around him.

I believe it is hard to feel what Elias felt on his way down in this plane without actually having been in a situation like that. That's why I loved this video so much because it really helps you realize how short life could potentially be. There is no time to procrastinate in doing what you love because who knows, you could be gone tomorrow!

One idea that stood out to me is when Elias said "Don't waste time on things that don't matter with people that do matter". Don't dwindle on the small things in life that don't mean anything with those who make an impact in your life. I feel this quote is very inspiring because it could be looked at as a way of life. As long as you look beyond the small issues of what's right in front of you and enjoy the big picture with the ones you love,  your life will be nothing but successful and happy.