Kids with unstoppable resilience | Dr. Jacqueline M. Tolentino

Key Themes - The speech emphasizes the importance of investing in the resilience of Gen Alpha, who currently number 225 billion globally [3][4][21] - It challenges the audience to mentor children and share stories of resilience, especially in the age of AI [5] - The speaker introduces the concept of "rz" (resilience) with components of charisma, shift mindset, and link [8][9][10] - The "AI kid formula" is presented, advocating for authenticity and intentionality in interactions with children, along with kickstarting their dreams through microlearning [10][11] Practical Advice & Challenges - The audience is challenged to drop their phones (symbolically) to represent letting go and trusting in the resilience built in children [5][6][7][8] - The speech encourages adults to be a positive connection for children, emphasizing that even one supportive adult can make a significant difference [10] - It suggests kickstarting children's dreams with microlearning, using apps for just three minutes a day and mastering them in three days [11] Illustrative Stories - The speaker shares the story of her daughter, who was born prematurely at 19% kilos and given 24 hours to live, but survived and thrived [1][2][3] - The story of a student named Eli is shared, who graduated magna cum laude from Harvard and promoted a lost cause honoring World War II veterans [13][14] - Another story highlights a single woman who provided a scholarship to a poor but mathematically gifted child, who then became a valedictorian and supported her family [15][16] Call to Action - The speech urges the audience to empower and build others, starting with just one person [19][20] - It encourages sharing stories of resilience to inspire others and create a ripple effect, potentially reaching thousands or even millions [20][21] - The speaker emphasizes that even small actions can lead to significant impact, referencing how every billion-dollar startup started with one person supporting a dream [19]