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Before This and After This: Discovering Joy in the Midst of Despair | Anthony Rogers | TEDxYouth@FHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 16:16
Cancer Statistics and Misconceptions - The speech highlights that statistically, 54% of the world's population will know someone who has endured cancer [6][7] - It emphasizes that 405% of the world's population will have some form of cancer in their lifetime [7][8] - The speech addresses the misconception that cancer is a single disease, clarifying it is a massive classification of different diseases, some curable, some incurable [11][12] - The speech notes that treatment is tailored to the individual and the severity of their cancer [13] Personal Cancer Journey and Treatment - The speaker shares a personal experience with stage 3C testicular choriocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer [14][17] - The treatment plan had a 95% to 98% chance of survivability and a 90% chance to cure it entirely [18] - The speaker underwent multiple surgeries and intense chemotherapy [19] - The speaker highlights the importance of Dr Larry Einhorn's work in curing testicular cancer, saving over 300000 young men's lives [16] Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms - The speaker discusses the mental health challenges, including PTSD, resulting from chemotherapy [34] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of mental health and not neglecting it [36] - The speaker shares coping mechanisms such as holding onto hope, curiosity, and finding joy [29][30][31]
The Corporate Hippie: Awakening Purpose and Power | Lebogang Makubetse | TEDxJabavu
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-18 14:58
[Music] Sun. [Music] Sun. Sunborn sunba.No, don't worry. I'm not giving up my 9 to5 just yet. It's just that I have this ancestor go who I'm withand they love singing and any chance she gets to sing, she will do it.But it's such a pity she didn't give me a voice like Franklin, you know, Brenda Fiatsa. This is literally the highest that my voice can go. But anyway, I'm Leang Makuet and today my talk is about um the corporate hippie postponing a calling for too long.Right. So I was born in Soetto um where the ...
Seven choices for a courageous life | Christopher O.H. Williams | TEDxBerlin
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-17 16:45
I would like to take you on a journey. In the region of Galysia in northwestern Spain sits the city of Santiago de Compastella. And in the center of the city stands a magnificent cathedral.Not only is the architecture of the cathedral stunning, it is also renowned for another reason. It is believed that the remains of St. James the Apostle are buried on its altar.And since the 9th century, millions of people have traveled a network of trails across Europe on a pilgrimage to the cathedral. And that pilgrimag ...
Giving - The Purest Shot of Happiness | Ms. Hemanshi Agrawal | TEDxThaltej Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 16:35
Core Message - The speech emphasizes that true happiness lies in purpose and contribution to others, rather than solely in personal achievements or material wealth [8][10] - It advocates for a shift in focus from "making a living" to "making a life," highlighting the importance of compassion and empathy in education and daily life [22] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes and observations to illustrate the disconnect between traditional success metrics and genuine fulfillment [1][2][3] Education System Reform - The speech suggests reforming education by asking different questions, such as "What good did you do yesterday?" instead of "Did you do your homework?" and "What kind of problems can you solve today?" instead of "What do you want to become?" [12] - It highlights examples of schools in Japan, Denmark, and New Zealand that incorporate compassion, community service, and problem-solving into their curricula [13][14] - The speaker advocates for education systems to cultivate active change-makers, contributors, and creators rather than passive receivers or mere competitors [12] Practical Application - The speech encourages incorporating acts of giving and compassion into daily routines, suggesting that even small gestures can create happiness and foster a sense of purpose [15][16] - It promotes the idea that giving is not selfless but a "selfish" act because it benefits the giver by providing fulfillment and a sense of purpose [19][20] - The speaker suggests a simple exercise of sending a thank-you message to someone as a starting point for incorporating giving into one's life [20][21]