Power Has No Limits | Gizem Girişmen | TEDxNecmettin Erbakan University

Overcoming Adversity and Resilience - The speaker emphasizes the importance of perseverance, learning from mistakes, and not giving up in the face of challenges [1][36] - The speaker shares personal experiences of overcoming significant obstacles, including a traffic accident at age 11 that resulted in paraplegia [3] - The speaker highlights the significance of mindset in dealing with difficulties, noting that challenges are shaped by how one perceives them [19] - The speaker underscores the value of focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems [19] Sports Career and Achievements - The speaker is the first Turkish woman to win a gold medal in the Paralympic Games and a world champion archer [1] - The speaker's archery journey began after graduating from university, initially with an unsuccessful start [9][11] - The speaker faced challenges such as lack of training facilities, but overcame them by creating a practice space in her apartment garage [15][16] - The speaker learned valuable lessons from setbacks, such as the 2006 European Championship, emphasizing the importance of focusing on personal goals rather than comparing oneself to others [20][23] - The speaker experienced a severe dip in performance before the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games but persevered and won a medal [26][29] Life Philosophy and Lessons - The speaker believes that the greatest wealth is gained by giving back and aims to use her experiences to help other athletes [33] - The speaker emphasizes that life is defined not by the problems faced, but by how one approaches and deals with them [34] - The speaker concludes with the saying "Those who want something find a way, those who don't find an excuse," highlighting the importance of determination [40]