Why Community Building is the Key to Personal Growth | Manas Chopra | TEDxNIIT University

Community Building & Growth - The speaker initiated a community during their first year of college, which has grown significantly [1] - The community now has over 70,000 students and professionals [3] - The community has collaborated with companies like Mastercard and Microsoft for hiring and internship purposes [3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in community engagement [3] - Community growth requires collaboration with different communities [7] Overcoming Challenges & Resilience - The speaker faced financial constraints during their 11th grade, leading to self-study [2] - The speaker experienced feelings of inferiority upon entering college due to peers' achievements in sports [3] - The speaker's college society faced initial resistance from the college administration [3] - An event in Microsoft Office was canceled one day before due to a competitor's actions [5] - Despite facing numerous hurdles, the speaker emphasizes that giving up is not an option [4][5][6] Personal Development & Skills - The speaker highlights the importance of listening to one's heart and intuition [5] - The speaker notes that community involvement helps develop skills in marketing and sales [6] - Interviewers were more interested in the speaker's community experience than technical skills [6]