Fearing your gift: Darden Smith at TEDxAustin

While we all can conjure up a wide range of things to be afraid of -- making the most of our gifts should not be on that list. In a stirring performance, acclaimed singer and songwriter, Darden Smith, shares -- and sings -- his journey from aspiring rock star to song writing champion for those struggling to regain their voice, among them soldiers just returning from war. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)