From A Blame Game to A New Beginning | Surbhi Bansal | TEDxMSRIT

Overcoming Adversity & Personal Growth - The speaker shares their personal journey of living with cerebral palsy and overcoming challenges [1][2] - Initially, the speaker blamed external factors for their limitations and difficulties [1][3] - A turning point occurred when the speaker embraced their disability and focused on self-acceptance [8][9] - This shift in perspective led to pursuing passions like dance and achieving significant personal milestones, including weight loss of 28 kgs (approximately 61 pounds) in 10 months [10][11][12] Life Lessons & Empowerment - The speaker introduces the "Four A's" - Awareness, Acceptance, Ace, and Action - as key principles for navigating life's challenges [15][16] - Acceptance is presented as a way to break free from the "blame game" and take control of one's life [16][17] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of setting goals, taking action, and embracing opportunities [16][19] - The core message is that individuals can overcome obstacles and live fulfilling lives by reframing their thoughts and actions [20][21]