Ladies and gentlemen, let me ask you all a very simple question, right? Have you ever seen a TV show or a movie where the protagonist doesn't just look at a girl? No. Doesn't talk to the bystanders, but instead turns around and looks at you, addresses you, the audience. That exact moment is when these actors break the fourth wall. They stop confining themselves into a specific script and they start connecting with the audience. Now what if I told you that you could be in fact you already are a protagonist y ...

[Music] When was the first time you felt afraid of making a mistake. I'm going to give you a couple seconds to think about that. And more importantly, why were you afraid.Today, I'm going to address the fear of mistakes in a new light. why we fear them, how we feared them throughout history, and how illogical our fear truly is. And in doing this, I'm going to show you my favorite trick, changing your perspective or switching out the camera lens.So to begin, I'm going to address the fear of mistakes through ...

What if I told you something small and ordinary, something that you've walked past or even tossed aside has the power to change your life? What if the key to strengthening your confidence, courage, and resilience was in your hand and you didn't realize it? This is just a penny. Small, ordinary, worth almost nothing. But what if this tiny coin turned out to be far more valuable than it seems? I'm going to talk today about power. Not the type that comes with money or fame, but real true power. The power that ...

[Music] I was squinting through the viewfinder of my camera the first time I saw a soccer game in action. Like many of us, I grew up watching sports. Only when I say watching, what I truly mean is staring blankly at the blurry figures moving before me.I heard the players kicking the ball, the pitterpatter of their cleats on the field, the bleachers creaking beneath me. I cheered when I heard cheering. I sighed when I heard disappointment.Sometimes at the wrong times though, which was always awkward. My name ...

[Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] [Applause] Welcome.This is a talk about how we grow, not just physically or professionally, but in terms of how we see the world. It's about how seeking out differences, we can become truly open-minded. Now, why did I feel compelled to do this talk.Well, it's because of what I have now come to the realization are my narrow, uninformed roots. How can that be. Me, a French and Spanish teacher turned deputy head of campus at an international school.I tell you how. It all sta ...

[Music] [Applause] Let me take you back to when I was 19. I was fresh from college, new to work and keen to impress. I was asked to create a presentation. So, I got to work and I really went for it. I used vibrant colors, captivating images, and minimal text. I honestly thought it was a masterpiece. I was so proud to present it to my boss, but he just looked at it. He looked kind of bewildered and he said, "Where's all the data. Where are all the details. " I remember feeling this wave of confusion. I was a ...

I want to tell you the full story. But first, when I say the word Medusa, what first comes to your mind. I often get snakes, monster will turn you into stone.I'm a Nigerian. This is how we tell stories. I say story and you say story. Then I say once upon a time and you say time time.Shall we try. Story story. >> Once upon a time.>> Excellent. There lived a young lady called Medusa. She's described as being very beautiful.They would talk about her gorgeous hair, her striking eyes. But Medusa wasn't just beau ...

Core Argument - The presentation emphasizes the power of perspective in shaping experiences, suggesting that individuals can influence their perception of luck by adopting a gain frame (focusing on what they have) rather than a loss frame (focusing on what's missing) [1] - The presentation highlights that optimism is not innate but a skill that can be developed through practice, enabling individuals to transform adversity into progress [1] - The presentation advocates for "inside out thinking," where transforming internal perceptions shapes external experiences, influencing actions and outcomes [1] Supporting Evidence & Examples - Steve Jobs' experience of being fired from Apple and subsequent success with NeXT and Pixar is presented as an example of turning setbacks into opportunities through perseverance and optimism [1] - The "half-full or half-empty glass" scenario illustrates how different perspectives (gain frame vs loss frame) can influence feelings of luck and subsequent actions [1] - The hiker with half a bottle of water exemplifies how a gain frame (focusing on what's available) leads to strategic action, while a loss frame (focusing on what's lacking) can induce panic and failure [1] - Thomas Edison's numerous failed attempts to invent the light bulb are cited as an example of how a positive mindset can transform perceived failures into stepping stones for innovation [1][2] Implications & Applications - The principles of reframing challenges extend beyond personal growth to address global issues like climate change and social inequality, encouraging a shift from feeling overwhelmed to taking action [2][3][4] - The presentation references Martin Seligman's concept of "learned optimism," suggesting that individuals can train themselves to expect positive outcomes even in adversity [4][5] - The presentation concludes with Steve Jobs' "Stay hungry, stay foolish" philosophy, advocating for ambition and curiosity in navigating life's uncertainties and creating one's own luck [5][6]

[Music] Let me tell you a story. A story that will trick your mind and challenge your sense of right and wrong. Let's begin.There's a child born into a magical family in a great and guarded magical land. From the moment he could speak, he thought about the sacredness and greatness of those who possess magic. It was their world, their legacy.But things start to change when the rulers manipulated by new ideologies decide to let outsiders. Outsiders who neither knew their traditions nor their beliefs. Slowly t ...

[Music] Hello. Hello. Hi.to Bishal. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.So basically um filmmaker document. I might have become a traveler. I can cook like all of you. I can cook a lot of things online storyteller.I think and I keep you know doing it for a living now. So yeah last year so [Music] I started doing film making and I really enjoy film making and So I'm a happy person. So I started, you know, editing.I learned how to do this and that. Then somehow So somehow film making is my core and component. So ...