[సంగీతం] ఇంతమంది ముందు మాట్లాడటం నాకు ఇదే ఫస్ట్ టైం సో మీ అందరికీ తెలుసు నేను రాకేష్ కూరపాటి ఆ ఓనర్ ఆఫ్ ఫాస్ట్ ట్రాక్స్ ద గైస్ హూ ఓన్స్లంబర్గిని కానీ ఇదంతటికీ ముందు నేను కూడా అందరిలానే సేమ్ అదే రొటీన్ జాబ్ చేసిన పనే చేసి రోజు మళ్ళీ తిన్నామా పండుకున్నామా అదే అదే పని చేస్తా ఉంటుండే. ఇలా కొన్ని రోజులు గడిచిన తర్వాత ఫైనల్ గా నేను సికింద్రాబాద్ లో ఒక స్టోర్ పెట్టాను. కొద్ది రోజులు అయిన తర్వాత మళ్ళీ సేమ్ అదే రొటీన్ పని కాకపోతే ఇక్కడ నేను ఒక ఓనర్ అయ్యా మళ్ళీ రోజు షాప్ కి వెళ్ళామా కస్టమర్స్ తో మాట్లాడామా డబ్బులు లె ...

[Music] Okay, there really was a secret meeting of world champions. I was there. I met with these guys and we talked about what it takes to be unreasonably successful. Three things: arrogance, humility, perseverance. My resume is impressive. Four degrees, founded multiple companies, four amazing daughters, won a gold medal at the world championships, published articles in academic journals, and wrote a book on martial arts. My coach says it's not bragging if you can back it up. But daytoday, it's Thursday. ...

Out of all the species on this planet, it's humans who who make music, who build pyramids, who carve on stones because we refuse to just exist. Today I welcome you all to share my story where small curiosities led me to discover the sound that I've been buried for more than 2,500 years. My journey as a musical instrument maker started from Maduray.Not with an ancient Tamil musical instrument but with guitar. We all know Maduray for its rich heritage and tradition. But Maduray also had other side.It had a gr ...

Educational Psychology & Child Development - The core question children constantly ask is "Am I safe with you?" [3] - Children may lie as a defense mechanism when they feel unsafe, not necessarily out of defiance or manipulation [7] - Stress or perceived threats activate the amygdala, overwhelming the prefrontal cortex and leading to emotionally driven reactions [8] - Harsh reactions from adults can trigger toxic stress in children, hindering learning and regulation [15] Intervention Strategy: The REWIRE Framework (CALM) - **C**enter: Regulate your nervous system by taking a breath [13] - **A**ffirm: Empathize and name the storm you see without judgment [13] - **L**ead: Connect instead of controlling [13] - **M**eet: Address their nervous system need [13] - Authentic trust and respect are key to building bridges between chaos and calm [14] Impact & Results - A school district in Massachusetts saw office referrals drop by nearly 80% and school suspensions lower to 40% after training staff to be the calm [16] - Rewiring responses with calm can improve a child's ability to learn and regulate within weeks [15]

[Music] I'm well aware of the irony of me giving a talk on hedging today because despite spending nearly all day every day researching and reading about gendered and intentional language, I still consistently use phrases like I think, maybe, and sort of in nearly every conversation I have. And I've always thought that was just me, my personality, my communication style, until one winter day in 2019 when I met up with two colleagues, Lynn and Emily, for a brew to talk about software design decisions. Because ...

Community Investment & Development - The speaker emphasizes the importance of investing in local communities to create environments where people want to stay and thrive [2][12][13] - The speaker initiated a project to build a children's museum in Grand Forks to provide a gathering place for families and promote intergenerational connections [5][8] - The project aims to shape futures and build community by investing in early childhood education and creating spaces for learning and play [10][11] - The speaker highlights the potential cost of inaction, including the loss of talent, lack of community connection, and difficulty in attracting businesses and employees [12] Workforce & Talent Retention - The speaker shares a personal motivation for investing in the community, stemming from the loss of a concrete finisher due to his girlfriend's dissatisfaction with living in North Dakota [4] - The speaker's goal is to make OP Construction the best place for employees to work, fostering pride in their work and the community [3] - The speaker acknowledges the challenge faced by rural communities in retaining their best and brightest individuals [12] Vision & Leadership - The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a vision and investing in people, particularly children, to build a better future for the community [13] - The speaker highlights the impact of Ralph Engel and his family's contributions to the community through projects like the Choice Wellness Center and the Alera Center [9] - The speaker initially underestimated the complexity of the children's museum project, realizing it was about more than just building a building [9][10]

Core Argument - Embracing uncertainty and cultivating bravery are essential for personal growth and maximizing human potential [1] - The overemphasis on creating "safe spaces" has paradoxically led to increased anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of helplessness [1][2] - Shifting one's identity to one of bravery fosters connection, collaboration, and the ability to positively impact the world [2][5] Key Concepts - **Safe Spaces vs Brave Spaces:** Safe spaces, while intending to protect from harm, can hinder connection and create dependence, while brave spaces encourage courage and compassion [1][5] - **Alignment of Purpose, Identity, and Activity:** Aligning these three elements is crucial for achieving personal fulfillment and maximizing potential [1][11] - **The Power of Connection:** Human beings are built for connection, and isolation can be detrimental to well-being [2][10] Practical Application - **The Head Nod:** A simple act of acknowledging another person through eye contact, a nod, and a smile can foster connection and create a sense of belonging [6][7] - **Non-Verbal Communication:** Non-verbal cues account for 55% of communication, highlighting the importance of actions like the head nod [9][12] - **Impact on Others:** By embracing bravery and letting one's light shine, individuals unconsciously give others permission to do the same [4]

[Music] In 2020, a publisher reached out and asked me to write a book about crypto scams. I was flattered and thought, "How hard can this be?" So, turns out it's hard and takes a lot of research. But I'd been working in the industry for years by this point.My job is to advise on risks and scams. I'd read the scammers textbooks. I know scams.So, I figured at least I wouldn't fall for one. So, guess who did. And 4.2% 2 million people did in England and Wales last year.There's always been scams, but scams and ...

[Music] It's the 2nd of March, 2024. I'm in the house alone, sitting at the dining room table, staring at my phone. Just six weeks earlier, I'd been blindsided by redundancy, losing my senior leadership role in a company I'd been with for over 18 years.And now it's the morning after I found out that I need lifesaving open heart surgery. I've been looking up what that involves, and it seems horrifying. So instead, I'm messaging a few friends to let them know what's happening and to cancel plans because I don ...

Beauty Standards & Body Image - The beauty industry perpetuates impossible beauty standards, exemplified by the unrealistic proportions of Barbie dolls [2][3] - Societal pressure to conform to beauty standards is deeply ingrained, driven by the human desire to fit in [5] - A 2020 UK survey revealed that over 60% of women have negative feelings about their bodies, influenced by diet culture, postpartum pressure, and unrealistic images [6] - Media representation historically favored thin, white, and blonde figures, with significant gaps in representation for Black and plus-size models [7] Impact of Media & Culture - Body shaming culture was prevalent in media and even schools, contributing to negative self-perception [8] - The illusion of perfect bodies in media is often achieved through extensive post-production and skilled creative teams [10] - The rise of the Kardashian era briefly shifted beauty standards towards thicker thighs and curves, highlighting the fleeting nature of trends [9] Empowerment & Change - Photography can be a tool for self-acceptance and empowerment, allowing individuals to redefine beauty standards [11][12] - Challenging societal norms and embracing one's physical form can lead to self-love and inspire others [15][16] - Celebrating body diversity and promoting body acceptance can help dismantle the need for rigid beauty standards [19] - Showing diverse bodies in media, such as the viral budoir photography series, can positively impact women's self-perception [18]