http://blog.ted.com/2012/03/01/design-a-life-with-intent-john-hockenberry-at-ted2012/ The TED Blog shares interesting news about TED, TED Talks video, the TED Prize and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.ted.com/2012/03/01/design-a-life-with-intent-john-hockenberry-at-ted2012/comment-page-1/#comment-17473 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:08:03 +0000 http://blog.ted.com/?p=54879#comment-17473 [...] #12: TED blog Tags: #multiauthors, #innovation, #technology Everybody knows TED, and following the blog is a great way to keep up with the latest talks, videos, etc. My favorite recent post: Design a life with intent [...]

]]> http://blog.ted.com/2012/03/01/design-a-life-with-intent-john-hockenberry-at-ted2012/comment-page-1/#comment-12796 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:20:50 +0000 http://blog.ted.com/?p=54879#comment-12796 [...] The talks were once again moving, inspiring, and good for making us all think more deeply about the many great ideas. There are many talks highlighted on the TED site, but I would like to highlight some of John Hockenberry’s words from his presentation titled “Design a Life With Intent”. He begins with stories of growing up with a father who was a designer and continues to tell of the unfortunate circumstances around his own situation that resulted in him being in a wheelchair for the past 35 years. Frustrated by years of awkward stares and uncomfortable comments, he added these cool lights to his wheels and it totally changed his life. Now, “instead of blank stares and awkwardness, people say ‘those are awesome!’ Kids ask for a ride!” The difference? Intent. By adding electric flashing lights to his wheelchair wheels, “I’m no longer a victim. I chose to change this situation.” John observed the natural reactions of people over the years and knew that he could give them something other than his legs to look at. I love this quote “an object imbued with intent has power. It’s treasure; we’re drawn to it. An object devoid of intent is random, imitative, it repels us.  It is junkmail to be thrown away. This is what we must demand of our lives, of our objects, of our things, our circumstances: living with intent.” Be sure to watch the entire talk and catch the last few minutes when John picks up a guitar and gives a TED-themed version of The Beatles’ song, “Get Back.” http://blog.ted.com/2012/03/01/design-a-life-with-intent-john-hockenberry-at-ted2012/ [...]

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