Imagine [Music] [Applause] this scenario. You open your portfolio and it looks like you just won the lottery. You're on top of the world.You're looking for what color Ferrari you want. And then boom, two weeks later, you look at your portfolio and you're telling your family, "Pizza night is canled." That roller coaster ride, it's not really about the market. It's not about your skills. It's about your emotions.And that's the ride I want to talk to you all today about. Now, let me pause for just a second. I ...

[Music] Well, thank you for this opportunity to be here today. And I was thinking, what better way for us to get connected with each other than to start with a pop quiz, right. Who doesn't like those.So, by show of hands, how many of you are aging. Okay. Okay.I'm going to try to not be nervous about the fact some of you did not respond. But, you know, that really kind of underscores the message that I have to share with you um today. But for a little more context, let me introduce you to two people, Theodor ...

[Music] You're what you do, not what you say you'll do. That's what Carl once said. But today, I'm telling you this. The power to break harmful cycles and make better decisions is already within you. You just have to look inside yourself and be honest. According to UNICEF, adolescence is a stage of life marked by numerous changes. You have to choose a career path, cultivate good habits and learn to manage distractions without getting overwhelmed. Even your brain is at a crucial phase of development. You hav ...

[Music] Hi everyone. Uh, I'm Tom Whitehead. I'm still a journeyman line for the journeyman lineman for the power company, but also the president and co-founder of the Emily Whitehead Foundation and most proudly Emily's father. And Emily is the first child in the world to have her immune system trained to beat her cancer. So Emily was born May 2nd, 2005, was completely healthy and stayed that way until just after her fifth birthday. So we were going into Memorial Day weekend of 2010 and on Thursday she was h ...

[Music] Have you ever had a pet or a very nice friend. Hi, I'm Aor Sto and according to news from her organization, the statistics show that approximately 95% of pet owners say that their animals have helped them to relieve stress and feel better in difficult moments. Well, as you can imagine, I am a student and sometimes I feel stressed.One of the reasons for this is doing homeworks. And yes, I know that might sound simple for some people and some beliefs that we can't feel stressed because homework is par ...

Personal Journey & Resilience - The narrative centers on an individual's 30-year life journey, highlighting overcoming a challenging upbringing to gain admission to Tsinghua Law School [1] - The story emphasizes the struggles and setbacks experienced despite outward appearances of success [1] - A core theme is the unwavering self-belief that enabled the individual to navigate adversity and find success [1] Key Attributes & Recognition - The individual is identified as Huang Kai [1] - The individual is a guest on the program "令人心动的offer5" (Likely a Chinese reality TV show) [1] - The individual holds a law master's degree from Tsinghua University [1] Contextual Information - The content originates from a TEDx event, indicating a focus on sharing personal stories and insights [1]

在桌游中，身份的甲胄被卸下，人与人之间可以直面彼此最真实的内心。 童宇翔通过自己的经历，分享桌游如何通过角色重置与公平规则，帮助我们短暂摆脱社会身份的束缚，构建一个“去标签化”的社交乌托邦。 也是在桌游中，我们重新认识自己，也重新发现他人，让沟通回归纯粹与真实。 盒拍桌游工作室主理人 跨境电商品牌Wydr Studios联合创始人 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx ...

What happens when life unravels everything that you've already planned and the script that you followed so carefully suddenly does not fit. Do you get scared and hide yourself into the old or would you go forward and write a new story. Friends, I'm Lakshmi Priya.Today I'm here to take you into five moments of my life that has broken me, built me and helped me become who I am today. I was nine when I sat before the chessboard. Initially it was very interesting uh playing around moving the pieces imagining po ...

Key Takeaways on Personal and Professional Reinvention - The speech emphasizes that failure should not define individuals, but rather serve as a pause or a stepping stone [21] - Reinvention is a continuous process, requiring individuals to adapt and acquire new skills, including both hard and soft skills [23][24] - Finding a purpose larger than oneself is crucial for motivation and driving personal and professional growth [26][27] - Individuals should embrace their unique qualities and create their own paths instead of comparing themselves to others [31] - Extraordinary achievements come from ordinary efforts with an extra element of focus, integrity, responsibility, and ethos [32] Strategies for Navigating Change - Accept failures and setbacks, choose to fight back, and persist in trying [23] - Continually grow and upskill to evolve and become more capable in the face of disruptions [24] - Find a purpose that extends beyond oneself to fuel passion and drive [26] - Own one's unique journey and avoid comparisons to others [31] - Add an "extra" element of focus, integrity, responsibility, and ethos to stand out [32] Illustrative Examples of Overcoming Adversity - Chandran, an MSE PhD professor, mentors kids in his village, providing education and infrastructure [34][35] - Madesh, son of Salama, overcame poor academic performance to earn a BCA, buy a car and house, and lead a team in a global company [35][36] - Umar, daughter of a driver, works in HR at a hospital and is doing extremely well [36] - The speaker faced a 40% billing loss during COVID-19, a partner buyout, and his father's cancer diagnosis, but chose to reinvent his status quo and provide the best treatment for his father [37][38]

So let's get started. Adopting pause a new way. Let's imagine a scenario.Your colleague comes and tells you that they've had a baby girl. What's your instant reaction. Another scenario, a peer comes and tells you that they've become a parent through adoption.What's your instant reaction. For most part, and for most people in scenario one, it would be, "Oh, lovely. So cute. Congratulations." And perhaps in the second scenario, more tentative, more cautious. Wow, what a noble deed. What a good man you are.Som ...