student career | Sri Charan Lakkaraju | TEDxCMRIT Hyderabad

Personal Growth & Self-Reflection - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and listening to one's own thoughts and heart rather than societal pressures [7][8] - The talk highlights the journey from confusion to clarity as a common experience for students, advocating for acceptance of confusion as part of the process [5] - The speaker encourages students to cultivate their own "mental learning model" by engaging with meaningful content, rather than solely relying on external AI models [9] - The speaker suggests that the longest journey is the journey to oneself, and that Gen Z is not lazy but lost and in need of navigation [18] Community & Collaboration - The speaker stresses the significance of community and unity, especially in an era where social media influences character development [4][12] - The talk advocates for cooperation and collaboration over competition, emphasizing that combined thoughts can solve paradoxes [15][16] Navigating the Future - The speaker points out that while information is abundant, navigation and direction are lacking, leading to a sense of being lost [19] - The speaker encourages students to find their unique value and purpose, questioning whether they are replaceable or irreplaceable in the face of evolving trends [20] - The speaker highlights the importance of directing one's thoughts to achieve the right navigation and translate inner dreams into reality [20][21]