Name: We're all hiding something. Let's find the courage to open up
Uploaded: 2014-02-21T15:43:26Z
Duration: 9 min 8 s
Description: In this touching talk, Ash Beckham offers a fresh approach to empathy and openness. It starts with understanding that everyone, at some point in their life, has experienced hardship. The only way out, says Beckham, is to open the door and step out of your closet.

In this touching talk, Ash Beckham offers a fresh approach to empathy and openness. It starts with understanding that everyone, at some point in their life, has experienced hardship. The only way out, says Beckham, is to open the door and step out of your closet.

Ash Beckham: We're all hiding something. Let's find the courage to open up

We're all hiding something. Let's find the courage to open up

Realizing that 'hard is hard' helps us empathize with others' struggles, reminding us that we're not alone in our challenges.

Opening up about personal truths, like sexuality or health, initiates easier, crucial conversations, fostering mutual understanding.

Embracing authenticity and directness in difficult conversations unveils shared human experiences, easing the burdens of secrecy.