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Amy Purdy: Living beyond limits
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If You Had Just One Day To Live What Would You Do ?
Sub-question: Why Have You Not Already Done It ?
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When she was 19, Amy Purdy lost both her legs below the knee. And now ... she's a pro snowboarder. In this powerful talk, she shows us how to draw inspiration from life's obstacles. (Filmed at TEDxOrangeCoast.)
Amy Purdy became a professional snowboarder despite losing both her legs to meningitis. She encourages us to take control of our lives, and our limits. Full bio ยป
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