Transcript Greatness It's just something we made up Somehow we've come to believe that greatness is a gift Reserved for a chosen few For prodigies For superstars And the rest of us can only stand by watching You can forget that Greatness is not some rare DNA strand It's not some precious thing Greatness is not more unique to us than breathing We're all capable of it All of us Some people are told they were born with greatness Some people tell themselves If greatness doesn't come knocking at your door Maybe you should go knock on its door Sometimes greatness is about overcoming insurmountable adversity Sometimes is just fun Greatness isn't always measured in tenths of a point It's a bit bigger than that Sometimes greatness is something you plan But most of the time is just something you try Is easy to think greatness is something you see on TV Unless of course, greatness is watching TV Greatness is a scary thing Until it isn't If we think greatness is supposed to look a certain way, act a certain way and play a certain way We certainly need to rethink some things Is it speed or endurance? Does it happen in two hours or for or six? Is it finishing strong? Or barely finishing? Yes Is greatness worth fighting for? What do you think? If we face our fears It means we're pointed in the right direction Even if that direction is upside down It's not the biggest stadium in the world Not the biggest players either But the pursuit of greatness is kinda big enough, isn't it? You don't need an official court An official net Or official uniforms To be officially great Greatness speaks for itself Once it learns to talk Greatness needs a lot of things But it doesn't need an audience Some measure greatness in precious metals Like iron Greatness is not born It's made If you try to tell the guy with the sword he's not great because he's not famous Be my guest There are no grand celebrations here No speeches No bright lights But there are great athletes Somehow we've come to believe that greatness is reserved for the chosen few For the superstars The truth is Greatness is for all of us This is not about lowering expectations It's about raising them for every last one of us Because greatness is not in one special place And it's not in one special person Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it.

I respect the first dude on the video

"Greatness needs a lot of things but it doesn't need an audience"

There’s something about that first dude. That was really powerful.

The first one hit me on a personal level. I went from 330 to 158 by doing exactly what he was doing. Doesn’t matter how slow you are at first, we all have to start somewhere.

4:31 was my favorite

So here I am sitting at 12 PM night watching a 4 year old 6.31 min long NIKE commercial in my free time? I really have to rethink my life

“Some people are told they were born with greatness, some people tell themselves”

I can't be the only one whom UKposts recommended this in 2020

This makes me wanna get out of bed and do something lol

This is a fantastic campaign indeed. Every ad looked at greatness from a different, non-repetitive, realistic, artistic angle. I am so full right now!

The kid in the first clip running always inspired me. I tried to find out how he's doing today, but it was hard. Apparently after the commercial aired he dropped over 30 pounds. I'm genuinely proud of him.

Each time someone interacts with this comment or when I get reminded of this campaign, I'll come back here to remind myself that greatness is not in one special person. Greatness is wherever somebody is trying to find it

I know this commercial itself is a device of marketing,but I should admit myself that every single words inspires me to make a greatness in my life! it's astonishing!

That guy with the one arm really hit home. That's was the dopest thing I've seen

The first dude is the best. I wish him all the best. Keep Going Mate.

2012: You're fat, but you can do something about it! 2020: You're bigger, and stay that way, you are beautiful!

3:37 Nike: "Just do it, find your greatness" Also Nike: "do not attempt"

3:31 "if we face our fears it means we are pointing in the right direction" a few seconds later.. do not attempt

These aren't just ads, it's a piece of art.

it's been 8 yrs... He's still running and his name is Forrest Gump.

That baseball one was sick

"Greatness is not some rare DNA strand It's not some precious thing Greatness is not more unique to us than breathing We're all capable of it All of us" The most motivating lines. Love from India.

One thing I learnt from this video: *Exploit human emotions to make money.*

I wouldn't call this an ad. Id call it an inspirational video sponsored by Nike, and this honestly amazing content. There should be more commercials like this.

God that first kid running. My heart sank for him and all I felt was this intense hope that he will continue to push through the pain!

I used to be 296 until i made the choice and effort to change. i lost 118 lbs in approximately 8 months, stuff like this and the realization that you are in control of your life has brought me further than what was previously thought possible. For all out there on a mission of bettering themselves in any way, just go for it. the feelings of laziness and anything that derails you is just your old sub-self trying to take control. you got this, you are bigger than you could possibly imagine.

I always feel so inspired when seeing someone really overweight jogging or at the gym

I have this slogan... "Find your greatness" in my classroom. I teach history to high school students. I show this video as part of my first day lesson. It gives me goosebumps every time!!!!

A year ago, I started running after seeing this ad. I used to have trouble running even 2 km, but now I can run 10 km in 50 minutes. I think of that boy who runs until the end even though it is very difficult.

haven't really seen that before. full points to the creative agency - they certainly found their greatness in this advertising campaign.

No blaring voices, loud music, just a pure message. These ads are great.

Whenever I need motivation, I watch this.

little kid on the skateboard I think is my favorite one

wow..........every sentence was inspiring

Best commercial ever made no speeches just an reality..every time i feel like givingup i just watch thise video its gave me inner courage to be back in game..but im not an bodybuilder or an incridble player ..just a boy finding his greatness in what i do..💚🌻😘

The voices in this video are so soothing and calming. It really helped with my uni project.

I love these, especially the first two. What I'm finding really intersting about it is you don't see a nike anything in sight. When I saw the kid pitching the ball..it made me want to cry. It's beautiful and moving and...I can't even find the right words to express how it made me feel.

I came across this video probably 4 years ago and it helped me wake up everyday to run and finally complete my first 14km charity run. With someone who couldn't run more than a km, this was one of my best achievements. Now, over the 4 years, I still keep coming back to watch this and Ive watched it over a few dozen times. Thank you for this, it has helped.

I watch this every time I'm about to run a half marathon.

Whenever I need some motivation I see this video, doing this since 2 years. still get me goosebumps.

This still is one of the best nike commercials ever made. Prob even the cheapest one. Kudos to the team who brainstormed this one.

Its so touching i am crying

Whoever created this campaign for Nike did an exceptional job!

beautiful and poetic made me cry love it really touching everyone has greatness within himself set goals and achieve them on your own lane and at your own pace sending best wishes and love to everybody on their different journeys in life one love from Venezuela!!!!!

I just love the message. I want to teach my students greatness is not far from them

Watched this entire video in class today. Amazing.

I watched this video almost a decade ago as a child. As a fully grown adult now, I realize now how much this affected me. Thankyou.

I can say my son since he could play football and played many other sports he has. Told me mom you always had the words Just Do It right ar the door as i walked out i always remember that those words where what gave me motivation and to be my greatness. He is now 34 and i have never been so proud of hem. I love being his cheerleader at the Ironman events and marathons. He is now trying to qualify to run the Boston Marathon. I know he has found his Greatness. Thank you Nike i love you son ❤️❤️

Perhaps the single most powerful and successful marketing campaign that deserved every ounce of attention it got. Respect for Nike ++

The first guy reminds me of a motto I saw a long time ago, that really struck a nerve: "No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch" Those are great ads, thank you. It's easy to compare ourselves to world famous people, we see them everyday on screens. But that's not the only greatness, and greatness doesn't need an audience. Thank you for reminding me.

This brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happinness. Tears that we can all be great! And, we don't necessarily need an audience!

Oh my God I teared up. These are wonderful💖

Beautiful commercial! We all should persue something we love and find greatness!

Impressive how quickly baseball boy switches his glove from the left hand to the right. Didnt even notice it. A true champion!

I remember watching this when it was released it helped me through a lot of hard days

The way the second guy transitions his glove to his arm is so impressive. Survival of the fit! Édit: the rugby camera man has got kicks!!

No booming and deep music just pure motivation

"Sometimes greatness is something you plan, but most of the time it's just something you try" very powerful

This has to become ad history, everything in the setup is excellent - high wow factor, I bow :-)

I was in tears at the end wow. Powerful!

This simply produced nike ad makes more of a statement that all the other 50 million epics they've made.

It legit made me cry at the end

thank you for uploading this! A great reminder to never give up.

First ad was powerful. Adidas can’t beat that.

"not everyone can be a great artist. But a great artist can come from anywhere."

Speaking of greatness, that commercial found it's greatness!

It would be worth it to watch/listen to messages like this every day! Love it.

That First guy grew up to be Nikola Jokic

It brought tear in my Eyes.

the flower guy😂😂😂😂

My coach showed me this a few days ago. I appreciate it. I'm glad I payed attention despite all of my classmates talking and being rude.

I know my son found his greatness and I'm so proud of hem. I'm always cheering you on... love you son ♥️♥️

I love the Nike brand so much.

That kid jumping into the pool just made me tear up.

The best Nike motivational video ever made hands down.

I tell you no lie...Nike makes some of the best ads. Hands down.❤❤

Whoever is reading this right now… we will probably never meet but I wish you all the best in your life! Some things could be very problematic due to the current situation, but keep fighting for your goals and dreams! You can do anything you want! Have a nice day!❤️

The 1st one is true greatness because everybody doesn't look like Hollywood so when you have all these people that none of us can relate to looking at them it just runs dry!

Each snippet is a gem!

The first ad is one of the most inspiring I've seen in my life. Inspiring.

Nike unlimited you is also great. I gives me tears

Really love this campaign. So powerful.

this video is pure greatness, where were you for all these years

This is probably one of the greatest ad campaigns of all time

My favorite campaign of all times ♥️

Almost forgot this was a Nike commercial...

Greatness you can find in almost everything. Be aware

The greatest ad I have ever seen!

This style of advertising makes me actually buy there products... the add's that invoke change for the better, are rare and need to be RECOGNISED...

It's 2020 and I still love this ad

I remember watching these during the 2012 olympics…damn good times…

This put tears in my eye and a smile on my face

Greatness is when people resist indulgence and focus on excellence no matter what cards they’ve been dealt.

Very emotional and motivational!

Love the opening scene!

Very inspiring compilation, thanks man!

Now before you scroll further just remember how great you can be if you shut the phone off Do it

1st video... is powerful

This vid has defines greatness in a different point of view thanks for the video