Storytelling & Impact - Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts or statistics, serving as tools for connection, memory, and learning [1] - Every story matters, even the smallest ones, as they can create the biggest change [11] - Sharing stories can change someone's tomorrow [13][15] Personal Growth & Resilience - Hardships are gifts that provide strength, empathy, and direction [10] - One cannot change their story but can reframe how they tell it [10] - Barriers can become bridges, and one's culture and background can be superpowers [12] Empowerment & Authenticity - The world needs individuals to shine and be bold, not to shrink [14] - Sharing one's story helps others find theirs [14] - Instead of trying to fit in, one needs to stand out [13] Lessons Learned - Feel your story, learn from it, and lift from it to inspire others [11][12] - When life flips you, flip it back by feeling it, lifting it, and powering on [12]

I’m thinking of my lowest ever point in my life.When everything went wrong.When I had nothing.NEVER, not even for the smallest fraction of a second, did I EVER consider giving up. ...

If you don’t have haters, you are not a threat.‼️ They hate because deep down, they know you’re built different.Every doubt. Every wish to see me fail it fuels me.I will rise higher, faster, and harder on @wallchain.Failure isn't an option anymore. 🔥 ...

I'm not in my 30s yet, but a few things:1) Your life can change completely in just one year. It's never too late, and there's no reason to give up.2) The worst things that happen to you can turn out to be the best. Part of the reason I ended up here is because another dream didn't come true.3) Worry less. You'll figure it out.4) Don't underestimate the impact that small, everyday tasks can have over the course of a few years.5) Find someone with whom you can share your success. It's boring to achieve a lot ...

Our next speaker to go on stage is Jotam Paul. Jotam Paul, a grade 8 student, is a young innovator who believes that creativity and science go hand in hand. A passionate learner with a keen curiosity for how things work. He loves exploring new ideas that can make everyday life simpler and smarter. Alongside his scientific interests, Jotam is a talented singer, artist, and pianist who finds inspiration in both logic and imagination. Confident on stage and thoughtful in his approach, he enjoys using his voice ...

I stand here today because I believe I am different. I believe I have a story to tell and I believe this would change your perspective. Hi, my name is Chavi.I'm 15 years old, the only child to my parents and I was born with a condition known as cluboot. Yes, Cluboot medically known as Talipus Aqueno veres. From what I know, my parents were distraught when they found out I was born with it.My mom tells me that when she held my tiny body in her arms, she couldn't accept this reality. In her words, this tiny a ...

Even when you feel overwhelmed by the number of rejections you’ve received, even when you’re ghosted, you’re so much more resilient than you think. And there are so many ways to land your dream job than you realized. https://t.co/mx9cvZafPn ...

The key is resilience—the ability to transform adversity into opportunity.Here are five strategic ways to transform a layoff into a launchpad for your next chapter. https://t.co/vXq7r1PBJr ...

Academic Education Limitations - Academic education provides knowledge but may not adequately prepare individuals for life's challenges [2] - Traditional school curriculums often lack essential life skills such as emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and leadership [3] - Academic success, measured by grades and certificates, does not guarantee real-world success, which requires resilience, curiosity, and adaptability [5][6] Importance of Life Education - True education involves learning from life experiences, failures, relationships, and challenges [7][8] - Life education builds essential qualities like endurance, adaptability, courage, discipline, vision, and leadership [6][7] - Developing into a better human being is the core of true education, surpassing the goal of simply being a better student [8] The Role of Academic Education - Academic education provides a foundation for learning to read, write, and calculate [4] - Academic education is important but incomplete and should not be the sole focus of education [3][8] - Real education begins where academic education ends, emphasizing life skills and adaptability [4]

Company Performance - Maersk reported quarterly EBITDA of $2.68 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $2.6 billion but down from $4.8 billion in the same period last year [2][3] - The company raised its full-year operating profit forecast to between $9 billion and $9.5 billion, up from the previous guidance of $8 billion to $9.5 billion [3] Demand and Resilience - Maersk's CEO highlighted the "resilience" in demand across all geographies, noting a pickup in the U.S. market towards the end of the quarter as the seasonal year-end peak approaches [3] - The company has managed to control costs and improve margins across all business segments despite inflationary pressures and uncertainty [4] Industry Context - Ongoing trade flow disruptions are affecting firms across various sectors, necessitating a shift in how CFOs approach procurement mapping to enhance operational resilience [5][6] - The importance of a mapped and traceable supply chain is emphasized, allowing companies to model disruption costs and evaluate near-shoring opportunities [5][6]