Before the Jump | Titus Lim | TEDxITE College West

Personal Development & Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action and doing rather than overthinking, to facilitate real learning and personal growth [1] - The speaker's experiences highlight that taking leaps of faith can lead to unexpected and positive outcomes [10] - The speaker's journey demonstrates the value of exploring new things and stepping outside of one's comfort zone [19] Skill Acquisition & Career Path - Initial interest in creative media and art shifted after experiencing challenges and self-doubt [3][4] - Involvement in a collaborative game development project sparked an interest in IT and coding [5][6][7] - Public speaking experience, initially daunting, contributed to improved presence, posture, and confidence [8][9][10] Cultural Awareness & Personal Growth - A trip to Turkey provided a contrasting cultural experience, highlighting differences in pace of life and social interactions [13][14][15][16][17] - The speaker's experiences in Turkey fostered a desire for a life of freedom, curiosity, and independence [17] - Post-Turkey trip, the speaker embraced new challenges like parkour and boxing, overcoming prior fears [17][18][19]