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Failure is Our Best Teacher | Richard Fu | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:27
Key Takeaways on Failure and Success - Failure is not an enemy but a powerful teacher, offering valuable lessons if embraced [1] - The speaker's personal failure in a global perspective competition led to a reevaluation of failure and success [2][3][6] - Failure provides specific feedback, fostering creativity and building resilience [7][8] - Failure keeps individuals humble, reminding them of the continuous learning process [8][9] Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Failure - Experiencing failure triggers a fight-or-flight response due to the release of stress hormones [4] - Culture often shames failure, celebrating winners and achievements rather than efforts and rejections [5] - Avoiding failure limits experiences that contribute to growth [5] Examples of Success After Failure - Thomas Edison failed over 1,000 times before inventing the light bulb [10] - Michael Jordan, considered one of the greatest basketball players, was cut from his high school team [10][11] - Google has a failure museum showcasing product flaws, highlighting the importance of failure in innovation [11] Redefining Success - Success is not about avoiding failure but about learning, developing, and using failure to gain new knowledge [12] - Failure is not the end but the beginning of a breakthrough [14]
How Human Creation Can Help Combat Consumerism | Rebecca Chen | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:27
Consumerism is rotting away your self-esteem without yourself even knowing. All right, hear me out, guys. I know this point might sound a bit extreme at first, but trust me, I've had more than my share of that experience.And I am sure that everyone here sitting in this room today has felt the same way before in one point in their life. So as a senior grade high school student, I've always had a special interest in the field of arts and crafts. And through the process, through the trials and errors of acquir ...
How Your Environment Can Lead You to Success | Joanna Wu | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:27
[applause] Right here in Vancouver, 19.2% of people has college as their highest degree of education. However, 27% of people has committed crime once in their lives. Doesn't this make you guys wonder how could their lives result so differently but they live, played, live on the same piece of land.Hi, my name is Joanna Abu and I'm here to share with you how your community can benefit you. Let me share an experience. One of my favorite things to do is to play Bington.And I started out with my friend Cecilia. ...
Why Social Media is Bad for Us | Kevin Yao | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:26
Social Media Impact - Social media can lead to addiction, with over 50% of people in the United States spending at least 3 hours daily on these platforms [2] - Social media can contribute to confusion by spreading fake news, including fabricated reports of bombings and other events [4][5] - Social media use is associated with worsened ADHD symptoms, leading to distraction, decreased concentration, and incomplete homework [5][6] - Social media may contribute to the development of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders [6] Potential Benefits - Social media can help introverted individuals become more extroverted and improve their social interactions [8] Mitigation Strategies - Reducing screen time can help limit the negative impacts of social media [9] - Setting screen time limits can help control social media usage [9][11] - Engaging in alternative activities such as chores, homework, outdoor activities, and joining programs can reduce reliance on social media [12][13]
Your Brain is Lying to You, Here's How to Stop It | Jackson Xiang | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:26
Have you ever heard a voice in your head say something like, "Oh, you're not good enough," or, "You can't do this," or, "You're going to fail." Sounds familiar. This isn't just random thoughts that your brain tells you. They come when in when the worst time possible.Hi everyone, my name is Jackson and I'm going to tell you something important today. Your brain is lying to you. Strange, right.Isn't your brain supposed to help you do keep you safe. Well, you see it is. But is doing it a way by putting keeping ...
Smart in Class, But Lost in Life | Ivy Chen | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:26
Hi guys, today I want to ask you all a question. Did you know that even amount that graduates from world reale university up to 20% cannot find a suitable job after graduation. This is not only a statistic, it's a reality for many people.They are smart, capable, academically successful, yet completely lost when they step into the real world. Smart in class, but lost in life. This is an honest reflection of today's education system often produces.We are trained to self standardized question. how to chase gra ...
Be Yourself! | Hailun Feng | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:26
Have you ever changed the way you dress, speak, or even laugh just to be accepted. I have. My name is Halen Fong, a grade 11 student who went from being someone who was constantly trying to fit in to standing here today confident myself and speaking to all of you.So why is staying true to yourself so difficult in today's society. I mean, every single day, our choices, what we wear, what we say, who we hang out with are all influenced by others. Whether it's trends, social media, your friends, or even your f ...
Find Your Tribe Without Losing Yourself | Gina Qin | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:26
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance over fitting in [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] - It highlights the negative impact of pretending to be someone else, leading to loneliness and a loss of self [6] - The speech advocates for finding one's "tribe" by being genuine and sharing one's true self [7][8][9][10][11][12] Strategies for Authenticity - The speech suggests finding groups and activities based on genuine interests [11][12] - It encourages individuals to embrace their differences as strengths rather than flaws [12] - The speech promotes self-acceptance by knowing one's values, honoring interests, and respecting feelings [11] Impact and Transformation - The speaker shares a personal transformation from feeling invisible to being seen and accepted for who they are [1][13] - The speech challenges the audience to remove their masks and share their authentic selves with the world [14][15] - It assures those feeling invisible that they are not broken and that there are people who need what they have to offer [13][14]
Finding Passion | Geoffrey Wang | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:26
[applause] [applause] Everyone around me seemed to have their thing, something they loved, something they were good at. [clears throat] But no matter how many activities I've tried, nothing ever clicked. Hi, I'm Jeffrey Wang, a grade 11 student at Lord Bing.And for years, I was on quite a mission to find what made me feel alive. It took a lot of quitting, questioning, and trial and error. But eventually, I found it.Not through pressure or expectation, but through passion. Today I want to share with you why ...
How Does Social Media Shape Teenagers’ Growth | Elsa Wang | TEDxYouth@MageeSecondary
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:25
[applause] [applause] Hello everyone. You guys must have already noticed that 95% of teens are on social media. That's almost every teenager will know or see on the street, right.And here's what's even more interesting. 75% of them have at least one active profile, including me, myself. and half of them check his platforms every single day.Now, raise your hand if you ever had that awkward conversation with your parents or child about screen time. Yeah, I saw so. Well, I definitely have this kind of conflict ...