Can you remember what was the last decision you took. Was it a decision to sit at the back of this row or maybe in the front. Was it a decision to sit by the left side or on the right side of this hall.Maybe due to the lighting or the sound. Whatever it is, I'm sure that before you came to this gathering, you've made a handful of decisions. And even as I speak currently, your mind is working, filtering options, and making decisions.As human beings, we are constantly making decisions. Some small, some big. a ...

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You know I've titled this uh the road taken but also not taken. So there are learnings from you know what I did and what I did not do and I hope you know you will also uh it'll help you in making certain choices which will help you in your life. So u you know I've kind of structured my uh talk in uh three parts.First is a very quick autobiographical note uh which will put you and me in context that I am just another average person nothing particularly special we all have our ups and downs and uh the second ...

[applause] Today I want to talk about choices, risks, and change. Because even the tiniest decisions can feel huge, but those moments, they often lead to the best parts of life. Sometimes we think big changes can only happen to adults or that we're too young to make decisions that matter.But I've learned that even at 12, the choices we make can shape who we become. They can open doors we never even knew existed. Sometime back, I had the opportunity to move to China for 3 years or just stay where I was.3 yea ...

What do you think is the most dangerous invention in human history. A missile, a gun, maybe the atomic bomb. Nah, now don't panic.But what if I told you that the most dangerous invention in human history is right here in my pocket. Think about it. A pair of scissors.They're everywhere from your pencil cases to NASA labs. In fact, the first objects astronauts took to space while preparing food, not a knife, not a fork, a pair of scissors, maybe even zero gravity if he has a good haircut. Scissors are basical ...

Key Takeaways on Risk-Taking and Social Entrepreneurship - Social entrepreneurship involves taking risks [1] - Taking risks can define one's journey [3] - It's crucial to find time to figure out what one wants to do in life [4] Footsteps Organization Impact - Footsteps has helped almost 1 million people graduate from extreme poverty [2] - The Thrishna water project ensures safe water for over 400,000 people daily across Bangladesh through 300+ systems [8] - A World Bank project to set up drinking water facilities for waste workers led to cleaning up a 2-kilometer canal in 72 hours [9][11] Qualities for Successful Risk-Taking - Courage and determination are essential for success when taking risks [12] - Stubbornness to stick by the risk is crucial; giving up leads to failure [13] - Not accepting failure and embracing trial and error can lead to success [13]

Key Takeaways on Personal and Professional Reinvention - The speech emphasizes that failure should not define individuals, but rather serve as a pause or a stepping stone [21] - Reinvention is a continuous process, requiring individuals to adapt and acquire new skills, including both hard and soft skills [23][24] - Finding a purpose larger than oneself is crucial for motivation and driving personal and professional growth [26][27] - Individuals should embrace their unique qualities and create their own paths instead of comparing themselves to others [31] - Extraordinary achievements come from ordinary efforts with an extra element of focus, integrity, responsibility, and ethos [32] Strategies for Navigating Change - Accept failures and setbacks, choose to fight back, and persist in trying [23] - Continually grow and upskill to evolve and become more capable in the face of disruptions [24] - Find a purpose that extends beyond oneself to fuel passion and drive [26] - Own one's unique journey and avoid comparisons to others [31] - Add an "extra" element of focus, integrity, responsibility, and ethos to stand out [32] Illustrative Examples of Overcoming Adversity - Chandran, an MSE PhD professor, mentors kids in his village, providing education and infrastructure [34][35] - Madesh, son of Salama, overcame poor academic performance to earn a BCA, buy a car and house, and lead a team in a global company [35][36] - Umar, daughter of a driver, works in HR at a hospital and is doing extremely well [36] - The speaker faced a 40% billing loss during COVID-19, a partner buyout, and his father's cancer diagnosis, but chose to reinvent his status quo and provide the best treatment for his father [37][38]

Japanese educator and author Dr. . Da Sakua has said and I quote, "Happiness is something we build for ourselves. It is not something that someone will give us." I unquote. Life is all about making choices and we are known by the choices we make.Right from choosing the right answer in the MCQs to choosing the dress to wear for a party to choosing the right friend and to choosing the right career options. We make innumerable choices in our life. If made right, these choices lead us to happiness.Then why not ...

And now, as we all know, life is always filled with choices. Let's hear from Kazarina from night A about navigating these decisions. Now, everybody, Kazarina.[Applause] Hello dear teachers. an audience. I'm Katherina from 9A.So, I want to start my speech with a simple question. Do you think that it's better to be an artist or a doctor. You may find this very ridiculous like why am I asking this question.Now, let's first look at of being an artist. How is it of being an artist. Since it is a profession borns ...

[संगीत] द लाइफ्स यू ऑल आर लिविंग टुडे इज नथिंग बट द सम ऑफ़ चॉइसेस यू मेड यस्टरडे एंड द चॉइसेस दैट यू मेड बिफोर दैट। हैव यू एवर थॉट अबाउट दिस. दैट हाउ मेनी चॉइसेस यू मेक इन वन सिंगल डे। जस्ट वन डे। सो व्हेन आई वाज़ इनवाइटेड बाय द टेडक्स टीम फॉर दिस टॉक माय फर्स्ट थॉट एंड इट विल साउंड सिली वाज़ शुड आई डू इट नाउ और अ कपल ऑफ इयर्स लेटर बट अ वॉइस इकोड विद इन एंड इट सेड नाउ एंड दैट चॉइस ब्रिंग्स मी हियर टुडे माय नेक्स्ट क्वेश्चन टू द टीम वाज़ व्हाट डू यू वांट मी टू टॉक अबाउट शुड आई टॉक समथिंग रिलेटेड टू माय मेडिकल प् ...