Unlimit Your Limits, Please: How Facing Death Set Me Free | Achim Nowak | TEDxPraça Gil Eanes

Personal Transformation & Mindset - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about being diagnosed with a terminal illness and how it led to a life-altering experience, highlighting the importance of challenging self-imposed limitations [1][2][3] - The speaker emphasizes that clinging to old dreams and certainties can be limiting, advocating for embracing change and new possibilities [6] - The speaker introduces the concept that focusing too much on planning and expectations (the "menu") can prevent one from fully experiencing life (the "meal") [4][5] Organizational Structure & Management - The talk introduces Morning Star, the world's largest tomato processing company, as an example of a self-managed organization without traditional hierarchies or bosses [9][10] - Morning Star operates on two guiding principles: no coercion and honoring commitments, with decisions made collectively by those closest to the tasks [11][12] - The speaker suggests that hierarchies are becoming obsolete in the future workforce, emphasizing the importance of individual commitment and autonomy [13] Emotional Connection & Collaboration - The speaker discusses the concept of neural coupling, where shared emotions amplify experiences, emphasizing the importance of joy and positive connections [14][15][16] - The speaker advocates for co-creation and letting go of unnecessary limits, encouraging a mindset of collaboration and shared experiences [23]