Social Impact & Well-being - Highlights the prevalence of loneliness, stating that one in five people lack close friends and one in four experience regular loneliness [2] - Emphasizes the detrimental effects of loneliness on emotional and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, weakened heart, and shortened lifespan [2] - Underscores the positive impact of friendship, noting that close friends contribute to increased happiness, health, and longevity [2] Barriers to Friendship - Identifies mobility as a barrier, with many adults living in different cities from where they were born [2] - Points out busyness as a significant obstacle, requiring approximately 50 hours of meaningful contact to develop a casual friendship [2] - Notes cultural neglect of friendship in favor of romantic relationships, evidenced by the lack of songs and resources dedicated to friendship compared to love [2] Qualities of Friendship - Defines a friend as someone you can talk to, depend on, grow with, and enjoy [3][4][5] - Stresses the importance of mutuality in friendship, involving a balance of giving and taking, seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard, knowing and being known [11][12] Call to Action - Advocates for treating friendship as a vocation, emphasizing its importance comparable to other significant roles in life [7] - Encourages prioritizing friends over screens, suggesting that the average person spends 5 hours a day watching streaming video, indicating a need to re-evaluate priorities [9] - Promotes embracing the risk of mutuality in friendships, highlighting that true friendship involves mutual vulnerability and sacrifice [10][11][12]

Career & Personal Growth - The speaker emphasizes the power of "delusion" as a superpower for creatives, artists, journalists, and entrepreneurs, enabling them to manifest dreams into reality [4] - The speaker highlights the importance of pairing delusion with action and persistence to achieve goals [28] - Overcoming challenges and bullying early in life fostered resilience and a desire to make a mark [9] - Developing a strong sense of self-belief and inner knowing is crucial, regardless of external opinions [33] - Embracing failure and rejection as learning opportunities is essential for growth [32] Journalism & Activism - Journalism became intertwined with activism and poetry, providing a platform to advocate for queer inclusion and rights in South Asia [14] - The speaker's passion for inclusion stemmed from the mainstream media's failure to amplify the voices of marginalized communities [15] - The speaker faced initial challenges in getting publications to cover stories of transgender and queer individuals [16] - The speaker took risks and pursued opportunities abroad, including a master's degree, to further their career [17] - Networking and proactively seeking opportunities were key to career advancement [30]

Sanitation & Human Dignity - Access to proper sanitation, including toilets, is a fundamental human right, essential for maintaining dignity and health [3][4][5] - South Africa's history of inequality has resulted in unequal access to basic sanitation facilities in many communities [6] - Communities are taking charge, transforming sanitation into a space of dignity, action, and change [9] Infrastructure & Urban Planning - Toilets are a critical part of urban infrastructure, essential for healthy, livable, and functional cities [13] - High-density cities require safe and effective waste removal systems [12] - Plumbers play a vital role in maintaining the health of cities by ensuring proper sanitation [9][21] Community-Based Solutions - Community-based solutions, like those implemented by WSAP in Dipsoot, can effectively address sanitation challenges, even without consistent government support [15] - Active citizenship and community involvement are key to improving sanitation and bringing dignity to residents [21][25] - WSAP has demonstrated that cyclical maintenance reduces costs and using quality products leads to long-term savings [15] Water Conservation & Cost Savings - Regular maintenance of toilets can save significant amounts of water, with WSAP saving 4,000 liters per day per toilet [20] - In Dips extension one, WSAP saved 2 million liters of water annually through toilet maintenance [20] - Lack of access to water and sanitation costs 18 African countries $55 billion (550 亿) annually due to health costs, time loss, and productivity costs [17] Global Collaboration & Innovation - International collaborations, such as the International Community Plumbing Challenge, promote innovation and improve sanitation in communities [23] - Plumbing trade competitions, like World Skills, support trades and highlight their importance to economies and city health [22][23] - Plumbers worldwide are actively involved in projects that improve sanitation and promote healthy cities [21] Data & Quantification - In Dips extension one, there are 642 toilets for 25,000 registered residents, equating to 39 households per toilet [10] - Housing for Health, an Australian program, reduced hospital intake by 40% for environmental-related health issues by repairing household environments, including bathrooms and sanitation [17]

Career Journey & Development - The speaker's journey highlights the importance of practice, experience, skill, and grit in achieving success in the music industry [3] - The speaker initially faced rejection in a singing competition but used it as motivation to improve [3] - The speaker gained experience by performing at various cultural events in the USA without initial monetary compensation [3][4][5] - The speaker made a significant decision to move back to India after high school to pursue a career in music, despite it being an unconventional choice [7][8] Industry Insights & Challenges - The music industry operates on an immediate basis, requiring artists to be readily available to seize opportunities [10] - Success in the music industry requires identity, which is built through recognition, consistency, and visibility [10] - Reality shows can provide exposure and recognition for singers, even established ones [11][13] - Maintaining a balance between expressing opinions and respecting industry norms is crucial for navigating the Indian music industry [13] Financial Aspects - The speaker invested 15 lakhs (1.5 million) in independent music projects without immediate financial return [10] - Local talents in the USA were paid $100 for shows, while artists from India received $2,000 [5]

least I could do is like you know wear less wear clothes because my story isn't stitched into the clothes in fact it's stitched into every phase that I've taken that brought me here and um let me ask you one thing how many of you have joined engineering um let's say out of family any hands raised I think it's a big number uh don't worry I'm also that confused keep as well um I mean I'm fascinated of computers from childhood like I would say full standard and my loving mom wants me to become a doctor and she ...

Personal Journey & Self-Discovery - The speaker shares their life journey, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and emotional well-being [2][3][4] - The speaker discusses overcoming personal challenges, including health issues and mental health conditions, highlighting the significance of self-care and gratitude [13][17][18][19] - The speaker advocates for balancing mind, body, and emotions for a fulfilling life [22] Career & Professional Development - The speaker recounts their diverse career path, including experiences in dance, software, and acting [11][12][14] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passion and not giving up despite setbacks [10][15] - The speaker encourages the audience to chase their dreams with patience and determination [20] Life Lessons & Advice - The speaker advises the audience to prioritize their well-being and mental health [19][20] - The speaker urges the audience to be educated and not influenced by trends, making the best use of technology [21] - The speaker highlights the significance of love, acceptance, and family support in overcoming challenges [6][7]

హలో ఎవ్రీవన్ హాయ్ నేను ఎవరు అని నేను చెప్పే కంటే ఒకసారి కళ్ళు మూసుకోండి కదా అప్ప చూస్తున్నారు కదా టూ మినిట్స్ క్లోజ్ 9.3% మిర్చి ఇది చాలా హాట్ గ్రూ ఎవరితో స్వాతితో సో ఇలా రేడియో మిర్చిలో మాట్లాడే నేను అరే అవును నిన్న అమ్మాయి షూ విన్న ఈ అమ్మాయి కదా అరే అవునురా అని ఇప్పుడు అనుకుంటారు అండ్ అలానే మిర్చిలో మిర్చి శకుంతల అంటూ యానికి వచ్చుకోండి పోయేస్తా నేను మిర్చి శకుంతల అని మాట్లాడేది కూడా నేనే అన్నమాట సో ఇది నా ఇంట్రడక్షన్ సో మీ అందరూ రేడియో వింటూ ఉంటారు కదా చేతులెత్త అనుకోండి మీరు అందరూ నిద్రపోతున్నారు నాకు అర ...

that it is sacred, unchanging, and that every story that was worth telling had already been told through mythology and history. Let's face it, for a college student that is balancing assignments, exams, shy breaks, and perhaps a movie a week, a Barakan performance does not scream a mustd do Friday night event. Right.Over time, a question began to fall. If our lives are changing and if the way we consume information and entertainment is evolving rapidly across books and screens, why isn't classical dance evo ...

Imagine uma sala branca com os aparelhos apitando. Pi pi pi pi pi pi. Já se passavam 12 dias e meu filho ali na UTI.Ele estava em coma. Antes ele já tinha passado por uma retirada de tumor cerebral e também por uma parada cardiorrespiratória. Essa parada durou 8 minutos.Pela ciência, no quinto minuto, o médico poderia ter decretado sua morte, mas o médico não desistiu. Ele insistiu e milagrosamente, no oitavo minuto, o pulso dele voltou. Voltou, mas ele estava em coma pela escala de Glesgow, ele estava no ú ...

Questo è il mio terzo Tedix ed ero convinto di arrivare qui, bello, tranquillo. E invece no, eccomi. Panico totale.Eh, ma ci sono tre buoni motivi. Ci sono tre buoni motivi. Il primo è perché sto parlando nella mia bellissima città Lecce.Applauso per Lecce. [applauso] Il secondo motivo è che sto parlando a meno di 20 m dalla mia scuola. Qui accanto c'è il Costa in cui ho vissuto i miei ultimi 35 anni.vissuto, non solo insegnato. Il terzo motivo è perché lì in sala tra voi nel pubblico ci sono i miei due ama ...