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What improv can teach you about risk-taking | Sehar Manji | TEDxSherbrooke Street West
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 16:10
Core Argument - The core argument is that incorporating play, specifically improv, into life can foster creativity, resilience, and adaptability by providing a safe space to experiment and fail without real-world consequences [3][24][39] - The speech emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and the unknown, as it is in these spaces that new opportunities and personal growth can be found [36] - The speech advocates for a shift from a mindset of resistance ("yes, but" or "no, but") to one of acceptance and building ("yes, and"), which can lead to better collaboration and innovation [17][19] Improv Principles and Applications - Improv's core principle of "yes, and" encourages building upon ideas without judgment, fostering a collaborative and creative environment [4][5] - The speaker uses improv exercises to demonstrate how the mind-body connection can be leveraged to create vivid experiences and enhance performance, similar to mental imagery techniques used by athletes [26][29][30] - Improv can be a valuable tool for developing skills such as lateral thinking, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, which are applicable in various professional and personal contexts [31][32][40] Real-World Implications - The speech suggests that a supportive environment, similar to the "yes, and" principle, can encourage risk-taking and innovation, as evidenced by Canada's high early-stage entrepreneurship rate of 182% [20] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how improv has helped overcome shyness and embrace new opportunities, leading to a fulfilling career in the arts and performance [34][37] - The speech highlights that embracing play and uncertainty can lead to unexpected connections and opportunities, ultimately shaping one's life in unforeseen and positive ways [36][38][40]
Education That Inspires, Not Pressures | Malati Kalmadi | TEDxKIS Pune Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 16:01
So good morning children. It's wonderful to be here. I love children.I'm passionate about education and I must share with you that India has approximately 25 cr children and today we have in this audience maybe just a speck just one pencil dot but dear children you are the future of our country and I would like to share with you my journey in the field of education where we ignite minds. So do you want to be ignited children. Yes.Louder. Yes. That's it.Because that's what we are going to do today. Just now ...
Break the Box: Turning Setbacks into Creative Success | Shivathmaj Shenoy | TEDxKIS Pune Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 15:59
Career & Personal Development - Individuals often face pressure to specialize despite having diverse interests and talents [1] - Societal expectations and parental influence can lead individuals to pursue careers that don't align with their passions [2][3][4] - Choosing a career path should prioritize personal fulfillment and passion over societal approval or perceived prestige [5][6] - Experimentation and exploration of different skills and opportunities can lead to unexpected career paths and financial success [7][8] - Sharing knowledge and helping others can enhance one's own learning and lead to personal satisfaction [9][10][11] - It's important to recognize when a job is not fulfilling and to seek opportunities for growth and passion [12][13][15] Entrepreneurship & Business - Building one's own business allows for greater creative freedom and control over one's career [16] - Support from friends and a belief in one's abilities can be crucial in taking the leap into entrepreneurship [16] - A content marketing agency can be built by focusing on storytelling and working with talented individuals [17] - Success can arise from unexpected circumstances, such as a failed exam [18] - Embracing experimentation, failure, and continuous learning is essential for building a fulfilling life and career [19]
TEDxUSFQ - Gustavo Moscoso | Gustavo Moscoso | TEDxUSFQ
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 15:41
Hola a todos, qué gusto poder estar aquí. Gracias por la invitación. Eh, quiero compartirles un poco de de mi historia. E bueno, me me llamo Gustavo Moscoso, llevo 25 años en el mundo creativo, en el mundo del diseño. Me llaman diseñador o me he llamado diseñador, pero la verdad es que debo decir que me considero un creativo. Eh, mi historia nace en Cuenca, una persona no tan afecta al estudio. La verdad debo decir que esa nunca ha sido mi fortaleza. Así es que no fui el mejor en el colegio. Eh, perdí dos a ...
Il coraggio non è assenza di paura | Ilenia Curiale | TEDxEnna
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 15:05
[Musica] [Applauso] Se io chiedessi a ognuno di voi cos'è la Sicilia per te, cosa mi rispondereste? Io questa domanda me la sono fatta anni fa e mi sono data una risposta perché Sicilia per me sta tutta nelle mani di mia nonna, quelle mani che impastano dolci e che io ammirerei ipnotizzata per ore. Per me l'energia della Sicilia sta tutta lì. Questa è una domanda che io ho fatto alla mia community esattamente 6 mesi dopo aver aperto la mia finestra sul mondo chiamata Ti ci devo portare in Sicilia e le rispo ...
Design as Defiance | Samuel Allotey | TEDxUMaT
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-23 15:44
I never went to the university, right. Uh but this year, I'm walking on to five university campuses across Ghana, not as a student, but to remind thousands of students that their future isn't a formula, it's a design. This isn't a story about like me beating the odds.It's going to be one about me essentially rewriting them. I mean, I grew up. My dad said I was still one.That's me there in the with a powder all over my face. My dad says I was still one. But I like to say I was creative.As you can see in the ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-23 14:15
Company Overview - Lego is the world's biggest toymaker [1] Business Strategy - Lego aims to stay creative and profitable [1]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-23 07:00
Prolonged AI use may it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/k1JNCFhFoI ...
Entrepreneurship, creativity, and environmental responsibility | Dr.Tyra Oseng-Rees | TEDxSwansea
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-22 16:55
Sustainability and Innovation - Oseng-Rees Reflection Ltd is a Welsh-based company focusing on sustainability and the circular economy [1] - The company transforms waste glass into architectural panels [1] - The company is the sole UK producer of architectural panels made from 100% waste glass [1] Entrepreneurial Approach - Dr Tyra Oseng-Rees uses the Well-being of Future Generations Act to inspire new thinking about sustainability and its symbiotic relationship with entrepreneurship [1] Recognition - Dr Tyra Oseng-Rees' innovative work has garnered numerous accolades, including the Surface Design Award 2025 [1]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-07-22 05:40
Prolonged AI use may it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/yOQ3fIiDXL ...