Have You Landed or Have You Arrived? Redefining Life's Goals | Dr Thimappa Hegde | TEDxRUAS
TEDx Talks·2025-08-26 15:31

Core Message - Redefining goals involves balancing wealth and well-being, enjoying the journey as much as the destination [2][6][7] - Gratitude is a shortcut to happiness, emphasizing the importance of health and well-being [5][6] - Setting redefined goals should lead to fulfillment and benefit others, creating a win-win situation [6][7] Goal Setting & Personal Development - Goals should be personal, positive, possible, measurable, flexible, and time-bound (PPP MFP formula) [10][11] - The mind has the power to manifest desires and imaginations into reality [9][10] - Overcoming difficulties requires a mindset of enjoying the process, drawing inspiration from others [7][8] Living a Fulfilling Life - The four L's: Live in the present, Learn from experiences, Love with freedom, and Leave a legacy of contribution [14][18][22][24] - True love involves giving freedom to the loved one, allowing them to be who they are [23] - Experiencing the present moment consciously through bodily sensations is crucial [15][16] Gratitude & Acceptance - Be grateful for both the good and difficult moments in life, accepting whatever has happened and whatever will happen [26] - Recognizing the impermanence of well-being and the potential for disability is important [4][6] - Contributing more than one receives fulfills a debt to the community [13]