Untaught Strength: The Drive to Do the Impossible | Dr. Cathryn Litvack Dhanatya | TEDxInglewood

Core Message - The speech emphasizes reclaiming and harnessing one's innate, "untaught strength" to overcome seemingly impossible challenges [1][8] - It advocates for leveraging this inherent resilience rather than solely relying on learned skills [8] Strategies for Reclaiming Untaught Strength - Pragmatic Optimism: The speech promotes believing in positive outcomes while actively planning and working towards them [9][10] - Support System: The importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals who provide encouragement and honest feedback is highlighted [12][13] - Love Over Fear: The speech underscores the power of love as a motivator to overcome fears, doubts, and failures [14][15] Personal Experience as Illustration - The speaker shares a personal story of a high-risk pregnancy involving 75 days of labor to illustrate the application of "untaught strength" [1][6] - The experience highlights the difficult choices and emotional challenges faced during the pregnancy [3][4]