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April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
What to Do When You’re Told There’s Nothing Left to Try | David Fajgenbaum, Kiah Williams | TED
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Key Takeaways
- 1When the world tells you there's nothing left to try, what do you do?
- 2David Fajgenbaum's journey began during medical school when he promised his dying mother he would become a doctor in her memory.
- 3When Fajgenbaum relapsed a year later and doctors again declared there were no more options, he had a revelation.
- 4Kiah Williams' awakening came much earlier in life.
- 5Years later, while working as a health coach in medical clinics, Williams discovered a heartbreaking reality.
Overview
When the world tells you there's nothing left to try, what do you do? This fundamental question drives the work of physician-scientist David Fajgenbaum and social entrepreneur Kiah Williams, who have both faced seemingly insurmountable challenges and emerged with powerful insights about turning hope into action.
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