There I was, laying on the floor of a drug den, confused, and there's a knock at the door. Normally, I'd panic. But I know who it is.I open the door and without judgment or a shred of disappointment in walks my grandmother. She potters around cleaning where she can and making sure that there's food in the cupboards that she so caringly bought me. She reminds me not to forget to come and see her sometime this week.I love you, Daniel. And the door shuts behind. Now, it's not that she doesn't care about how I' ...

[music] [applause] Max. Relax. You didn't accidentally wander into Farsy language class.That's the language of a country I was born. Iran. But I did this on purpose because I wanted to make you pose.And that pose will change everything. March 2021, rejection after rejection for all my job applications. I sat on the floor of my apartment and said to myself, I've had enough.Why is this happening to me. I've done everything right. Studied, worked, adapted, and followed all the rules I have been told will lead ...

Okay, we have a balance problem. Seriously, I'm not talking about handstands. Handstands are great.You should try them. They're lots of fun. Do you want to try one now.>> Oh, maybe later. Maybe later. Today I'm going to share with you a simple but profound shift in perspective on the topic of balance.My aim is to give you some fuel and some tools to increase adaptability and resilience as we all face a rapidly changing world. A world that seems to be hurtling out of balance. Let's start with this feather.It ...

[music] [applause] I love video games. The challenges, the problem solving, and yes, the wind. There's a feeling you get when you finish a really hard level in a video game. Your heart's racing, you're sweating, holding a head in shock when you realize you finished a level.That feeling is dopamine. It's your brain's wave saying, "Great job. Let's do that again." It's this feeling that makes it hard to turn the game off. And what may seem like minutes can quickly turn into hours.I know. I've been there. And ...

Core Argument - The talk addresses the inherited survival mindset prevalent in descendants of migration, ancestral displacement, and colonization, particularly within the South Asian diaspora [3] - It explores how historical events have shaped beliefs around rest, work, and emotional expression, leading to feelings of guilt, a scarcity mindset, and emotional suppression [3] Historical Context - Pre-colonial South Asia had a healthy balance between work, creativity, and community, which was disrupted by British colonization [3][6] - Colonization led to a survival mode characterized by "protect, provide, endure," impacting subsequent generations through displacement, partition, and economic crises [3] - Migration waves in the 80s and 90s further solidified this survival mindset, especially in the US, Australia, and New Zealand [3] Manifestations of Inherited Survival - "Protect" translates to "we before me," emphasizing collectivism and conformity to community norms, driven by fear of displacement and societal judgment [3] - "Provide" becomes "rest is risky," fostering a scarcity mindset and prioritizing productivity as a means of survival, often leading to career choices in stable fields like medicine, engineering, or law [3][8] - "Endure" manifests as "conceal don't feel," suppressing emotions due to hypervigilance and the need to appear strong, leading to interrupted emotional literacy across generations [3][13][15] Intergenerational Trauma & Healing - The speaker highlights examples of intergenerational differences in expressing love and dealing with emotions, showcasing a shift towards openness and emotional awareness in younger generations [16][17][18][19][20] - The proposed solution involves "name, locate, and change" inherited patterns without shame or blame, encouraging small acts of defiance and embracing positive cultural inheritances [20] - Healing intergenerational trauma starts with individual willingness and small actions, such as open conversations and challenging ingrained beliefs about rest and emotional expression [20]

When I was only 17, I was smuggled out of Iran. And in that process, I found a GPS. Not the type of GPS you're probably thinking about right now. It was just after 8:00 a.m. on the 10th of February, 2007. I just got into the people with smuggler's car whose name was Ahmed. This old white rusty car with gray seats that had oil stains all over it. It was somewhere at the border of Iran and Pakistan. When I got into the car, I noticed a device on Ahmed's dashboard. He was typing in it. I've never seen such a d ...

[music] [applause] Here's my pitch. Five words. Adults need to play more.I learned the hard way, and I don't want that for you. I've burned out multiple times in my career, wasting precious energy holding back some of the most creative and joyful parts of myself to fit in as a serious pants adult. And little did I know that by leaning into play, it would bring me energy.It would inspire others and it would be my life's best work. So, adults need to play more. Say it with me.Adults need to play more. Let's p ...

Every impossible dream starts with a why. I want you to visualize what an iron man is. So, let me take you on a small journey.Imagine you start the morning at 7:00 a. m. at NCPa.No safety equipment, no lifeguard, no vest. Just dive in to the cold ocean and start swimming. Swim all the way round the tip of Bombay to Gateway of India on the other side.When you get to Gateway, stopping wet, hop on a cycle and bike to Lunavla and back. And when you return, throw on a pair of shoes and run to Burivi. There is on ...

Happy morning everyone. Today I'll speak on the topic the art of letting go. Turning sorrow to strength.Everybody has their first pictures of whether they just learn how to walk, talk or eat a crawl. This is my first picture of when I just learned how to walk. It was 6th August early morning.My father or a baba as I call him had just come to India where we were spending our vacations at Nana Nani's house. He broke the news none of us ever wanted to hear. My mother or I is no more.Shock waves ran through my ...

Good morning everyone. My name is Harsh Ramak Krishna and today I want to tell you a story that begins with something as simple as this. This is just a basic sheet of paper.At first sight, nothing remarkable. But with every fold, twist and turn, it begins to change. And suddenly, it isn't paper anymore.It's something entirely new with shape, purpose, and maybe even a little bit of magic. Origami is always one of my silent obsessions. But what I didn't realize until recently is that this simple art form has ...