I used to think success comes from planning, being structured, being in control. Make no mistakes, be perfect and then life happened. So let the story begin.I completed an elite master's degree program being all structured and planned. But my diploma arrived in the mailbox. No graduation, no celebration, no companies looking for talent because at the same time the world outside was collapsing.a global pandemic, economic paralysis, social instability, everything was breaking down, including me. But the harde ...

Leadership & Decentralization - Ethereum's resilience stems from Vitalik Buterin's early decision to decentralize control, limiting his and the Foundation's influence [1] - The decentralized approach may lead to a perceived lack of initiative, as individuals might assume others will take action [1]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of finding and igniting one's inner fire, representing passion, drive, and purpose, to overcome challenges and achieve goals [5][6][7] - It highlights that setbacks and adversities are inevitable but crucial for personal growth and resilience [19][41][42] - The speaker advocates for teamwork and community support as essential elements in fueling one's fire and achieving collective success [8][34][35] Personal Journey & Inspiration - The speaker shares personal experiences of overcoming significant sports injuries, including an ACL tear at age 16 and a femur fracture around age 24, emphasizing the mental toughness required for recovery [10][11][12] - The speaker discusses the challenges faced during World Cup training with the Filipinas national team, including feelings of inadequacy and the importance of remembering one's purpose [25][26][27] - The speaker's passion extends beyond football to growing the sport in the Philippines and using it as a platform for character building and teamwork [40] Call to Action - The speech encourages the audience to identify their passions and use them to fuel their fire, emphasizing that passion is the foundation for achieving goals [38][39] - It challenges the audience to embrace teamwork and seek support from others to overcome obstacles and achieve greater success [44][46] - The speaker urges the audience to "fire up," ignite their passion, and inspire change in themselves and the world around them [5][46]

[Applause] Now imagine for a moment that life is a grand symphony with each of us playing a role in the Orchestration of life. My name is Sunny. The last four years have changed the trajectory of who I am standing before you right now.I lost my mom to CO in 2020. 33 days on a respirator. I had a near-death experience with COVID the following year.sepsis and respiratory failure I had to fight through. The next year I got a call from a woman working on a documentary called True North. She called me and said, ...

[Applause] It was like any other day. I woke up. I got to school and I sat down.I was totally ready to be on my phone while our teacher was distracted with announcements. But this time, it was something special. All students who are interested, please meet in the middle room next week on Wednesday.At the time, I was only in grade 10. I had already given up on my dream of becoming a professional bad player as I filled the trout a years years ago. I had my fair share of hearing team recruitments throughout my ...

Career & Identity - The speaker initially defined herself solely as a tennis player, with her identity heavily reliant on her performance and achievements in the sport [4][5] - The speaker experienced a loss of identity when the pandemic disrupted her tennis career, leading to a decline in motivation and purpose [5] - The speaker's injury and subsequent recovery process led to a rediscovery of her identity outside of tennis, exploring other interests and opportunities [27][28] - The speaker realized that tennis would always be a part of her, regardless of other pursuits, and that she still wanted to play despite the challenges [29][30] Overcoming Adversity & Mental Health - The speaker struggled with handling losses and setbacks, often spiraling and making excuses when things didn't go according to plan [3] - The speaker experienced a panic attack during a tournament due to the intense pressure to succeed and the physical strain of playing with an injury [7] - The speaker sought therapy to address her mental health struggles and took time off from competition [8][9] - The speaker's knee injury and subsequent surgery presented a significant challenge, requiring her to relearn basic movements and endure excruciating pain [21][22][23] - The speaker's ranking dropped significantly during her recovery, leading to doubts and fears about her future in tennis [25] Resilience & Redefining Success - The speaker's friend's remark about not trying during a bowling game served as a wake-up call, prompting her to re-evaluate her approach to failure [11] - The speaker adopted a new plan focused on always trying her best, regardless of the outcome, and fixing her life one step at a time [16] - The speaker redefined success as relative, emphasizing the importance of effort, resilience, and getting back up after failure [34] - The speaker's father's support and encouragement played a crucial role in her decision to continue pursuing tennis despite the challenges [35]

Personal Experience & Impact - The individual experienced profound hearing loss after an assault, leading to the need for a cochlear implant [4][7][8] - The cochlear implant is described as a lifeline, bringing positivity and new opportunities [17][19] - The individual emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptation, and humor as coping mechanisms [20][21] - The experience led to advocacy work with deaf charities and mentoring others considering cochlear implants [18] Cochlear Implant Technology - A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that helps people with severe or profound hearing loss gain access to sound, bypassing damaged parts of the inner ear [11][12] - The technology involves a surgically implanted internal processor and an external magnet that connects to the processor [11] - The sound experienced through a cochlear implant is different from normal hearing, often described as robotic or artificial initially, requiring retraining of the brain [13][14] Accessibility & Advocacy - The individual encountered challenges in the workplace regarding accessibility, including people speaking unclearly or from behind, and feeling ignored when requesting accommodations [16][17] - The experience highlighted the need for self-advocacy and advocating for others with hearing loss [17]

In our culture, we say furniture holds stories. But no piece has held my story like the humble couch. My mom is in the audience.Hi, Mom. For some of you, I see mamas. I see African queens here.You remember the kind of couches that our mothers would need covers for. The humble couch. The couch that has sagging cushions, stubborn coffee stains, and sometimes even secrets whispered into their fabric.Today, I want to talk to you about the different couches that have taught me resilience, rebellion, and the radi ...

गुड मॉर्निंग एवरीवन। माय नेम इज विनोद सिंह। आई एम अ कोफाउंडर एंड प्रेसिडेंट ऑफ अ कंपनी कॉल्ड कंसीरस व्हिच इज बेस्ड आउट ऑफ यूके लंदन। आई एम हियर टू टॉक अबाउट माय लाइफ जर्नी नॉट बिकॉज़ इट वाज़ अ परफेक्ट और एनीथिंग बिकॉज़ आई थिंक इट कैरीज़ अ वेरी इंपॉर्टेंट मैसेज आउट देयर फॉर अ लॉट ऑफ़ ऑडियंसेस। एंड स्पेशली द यंग जनरेशन। इट्स अबाउट रेजिलियंस। अह वी ऑल हैव लाइफ। वी गेट ऑल द सेटबैक्स। अह समटाइम लाइक नो रियली स्मॉलर सेटबैक, समटाइम बिगर सेटबैक्स एंड आई सी लॉट्स ऑफ़ पीपल गिव अप। एस्पेशली द यंग जनरेशन आई कीप हियरिंग दैट ज ...

[Music] Good evening everyone. I am Xi Wing Ching's daughter. Yes, that's probably how I'm known to those who don't really know me. the daughter of this prominent businessman who have founded Centerline Property Agency and the free newspaper AM730. People think my life must be a breeze. Just inherit my dad's money and his business, find my prince charming, and live happily ever after. It might even look like that on paper. After all, I have now taken on part of my dad's business, and I'm happily married wit ...