Who Are You Beyond What You Do? | David Fisher | TEDxArbutus Ridge Youth

A TEDx talk by David Fisher asks what defines a person beyond their job, relationships and hobbies. He argues that these roles are external expressions of who we are, and suggests removing them to consider the question of identity more directly. The talk encourages viewers to keep asking the question even without an immediate answer, since reflection over time can surface unexpected insights.

• Identity beyond job, relationships and hobbies
• Why common answers to 'who are you?' are external
• Value of asking the question even without an immediate answer

“Who are you beyond what you do?” In this thought-provoking talk, David Fisher challenges us to look beyond our jobs, relationships, and hobbies to explore the deeper meaning of personal identity. As he reminds us, “You may not have an answer right away and that's okay. The important part is asking the question.” Who are you beyond what you do? Most of the time when faced with a question about our identity, whether asked by ourselves or someone else, we answer with our job, relationships, or hobbies. However, those are external representations of what is inside us. Take away your job, relationships and hobbies, and then ask the question, "Who are you?" You may not have an answer right away and that's okay. The important part is asking the question. Over time your brain will start giving you answers you may not expect. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx