When You're Lost, Pursue Yourself | Khairani Ashry | TEDxAnggerek Desa Youth

Career & Entrepreneurship - The speaker initially lacked a clear career path, unlike peers who aspired to become doctors, lawyers, or accountants [2] - The speaker started a venture selling clothes online, initially for fun, which evolved into an official business [6][8] - The speaker pivoted from thrifting to personal shopping, identifying a demand through customer requests during family trips [9][10] - The speaker built a community of almost 10 thousand members to share values and bridge the gap between potential and privilege [10][12][13] - The speaker faced societal pressure against entrepreneurship, with suggestions to pursue stable government jobs [13][14] Personal Development - The speaker compensated for not being an A-star student by participating in extracurricular activities like choir and field performance [1] - The speaker emphasized the importance of listening to one's inner voice and pursuing what brings joy, even if it differs from conventional career paths [10][14][16] - The speaker highlighted the mindset shift of acknowledging the difficulty in any path and choosing one's "hard," aligning with personal values [15][16][17] - The speaker encourages listeners to recreate themselves and not accept roles society forces on them [18][19] - The speaker advises pausing, looking inwards, and asking if something brings joy and aligns with oneself to find one's answer [20]