Don’t Sink, Get Synchronized | Hannah Madani | TEDxArbutus Ridge Youth

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of realigning one's perspective and focusing on what can be changed instead of dwelling on past mistakes [5][7][8][9] - The speaker shares a personal experience of overcoming self-doubt during a synchronized swimming competition [1][3][6] Overcoming Setbacks - The speaker initially scored a four out of 10 and placed seventh overall, leading to feelings of devastation and self-doubt [3][4] - The speaker's father's advice, "Don't sink, get synchronized," helped to shift the speaker's mindset [4][5] Achieving Success - The speaker focused on improving performance in the solo routine, resulting in a second-place finish in British Columbia for 11-12 year old soloists [6][7] - The speaker's success was attributed to focusing on the present task and what could be changed, rather than being held back by past mistakes [5][7][9] Practical Application - The speech encourages the audience to apply this principle to other areas of life, such as academic performance [8] - The speaker advises pausing, thinking about the task at hand, and focusing on what can be changed in challenging situations [8][9]