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Do you ever feel like you don't fit in? | Yawar Mehboob | TEDxIUB
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:17
Personal Development & Self-Discovery - Early struggles in a traditional education system labeled the individual as lazy and unable to focus, highlighting the challenges faced by those who think differently [1] - Discovering a passion for drumming at 15 provided a sense of purpose and a creative outlet, leading to musical achievements and band formation [4][5] - A turning point in university revealed a different way of thinking, excelling in creative discussions rather than rote memorization [8][9] - Diagnosis of ADHD in mid-30s led to understanding and leveraging unique strengths, turning perceived flaws into superpowers [16][18] Career Trajectory & Entrepreneurship - Initial struggles in investment banking due to rigid systems and processes, leading to redundancy during the 2008 financial crisis [11][12] - Finding success in roles that required innovation and creativity, eventually leading to management consulting [13][14][15] - Founding a magazine business in the UK, achieving global recognition and consulting for popular cake-related shows [18][19] - Returning to Bangladesh and starting Orogo in 2020, a health tech company focused on providing access to genuine medicine and healthcare [20] - Orogo has grown to over 500 employees, becoming the largest health tech company in Bangladesh and the third-largest e-commerce platform [21] Key Takeaways & Philosophy - Embracing uniqueness and differences as strengths, advocating for the value of diverse minds and creative thinking [24][25][26] - Turning perceived flaws into tools and superpowers, emphasizing the importance of finding areas where one can excel [23]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-18 04:00
Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/TpUDbaTSlx ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-17 20:31
Comfort in a home office isn’t frivolous, it’s functional. “If the place you work makes you feel happy, it can spark creativity.”https://t.co/0scgJ7XH7q ...
Scarcity is Opportunity | Abhishek Nakhate | TEDxVedic International School Raigarh Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-17 15:56
Hi guys, just focus for a moment and experience this darkness. This darkness gives you a bit of uncertaintity. This darkness makes you feel a bit uncomfortable.You feel like you are in an unknown territory. You do not know what to expect next. And the same thing happens many time when you're in your life when you do not see things very clearly when you don't know if my next step would be into a pothole or if my next step will take me to the new heights.But imagine if you are in a jungle and you have only on ...
Embrace your uniqueness: Individuality in AI revolution | Mao Yu Lynn Yuan | TEDxHKU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-17 15:17
Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality. That was one of the opening lies in the science fiction series Westworld posed to Dolores, an AI powered robotic and the main female character who later developed human consciousness. So I ask you, have you ever questioned the nature of your reality.That involves having human consciousness, understanding your identity, and asserting your self authority to write your own life story rather than allowing others to program it for you. Today, AI is evolving at ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-17 02:40
Prolonged AI use may make it harder to think critically and creatively, recent research suggests. But there are ways to keep the brain fit https://t.co/32smSJsVEN ...
Beyond AI: Nurturing Future Innovators | Reiko Nakauchi | TEDxKatano
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 16:10
When I was 24, I boughted a prank from Japan with the intention of spending one year in the United State to learn more about American education. I had been a preschool teacher in Japan, but I was disappointed with the culture of teaching. I was inspired by American diversity, its cultures, its ideas, its possibilities.But I wasn't prepared for the challenges that followed. New language, new systems, a sense of not belonging. But through those early years, I kept coming back to one thing, the children.Teachi ...
Prescribing Paints | Bhoomika Ananth | TEDxRVCE
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:44
Company Overview - Creativity My Baby My Child is dedicated to beautifying spaces that matter, founded by a full-time professional mural artist and part-time medico [2] - The company hosts workshops where strangers collaborate to create murals in under three hours, beautifying spaces and fostering community engagement [2] Social Impact & Vision - The company aims to replace uninspired murals in government schools with professional designs and vision boards to inspire children [2][3] - The company seeks to change the narrative around public art, engaging the public in its creation and benefiting grassroots communities [3][4] - The company aims to build bridges between different communities through art, connecting people from different walks of life [4] Business Model & Challenges - The company initially faced challenges in securing funding due to the perception that existing CSR activities (painting cartoons) were sufficient [3] - The company overcame funding challenges by hosting self-funded workshops, teaching people to create their own murals at home [3] - The company has hosted over 100 workshops, trained over 4,000 people, and adopted 10 government schools [3] Personal Motivation & Philosophy - The founder's inspiration stemmed from a negative dating experience, leading to the creation of meaningful public art [2] - The company believes in the power of art as a form of self-expression and encourages adults to overcome inhibitions and create [3] - The company emphasizes that creating art, even on a small scale, can empower individuals and inspire positive change [3][4]
What I Learned from Blind Baking | Julia Oh | TEDxWinsor School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:40
A big dream of mine is to one day be on a baking show. Growing up, my favorite show was Master Chef Jr. . And I would imagine that I was one of the kids in the big fancy kitchen cooking and baking my favorite foods, minus the part where Gordon Ramsay yells at me.One thing that always baffled me though was how the chefs never seem to be using a recipe. It's a common phenomenon in baking shows. Maybe just a trick of the camera, but the contestant seemingly pulls a great idea out of nowhere.An idea that simult ...
Beyond Boundaries: How Art and Science Illuminate Our World | Zara Sword | TEDxWinsor School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:39
Imagine [Applause] school as a mysterious place steeped in intrigue. Imagine science and exploration through the lens of an exciting Sherlock Holmes mystery, a puzzle you have to use all of your faculties to solve. The detective draws portraits of his suspects, performs forensic experiments to determine the culprit, and connects seemingly separate, coincidental events to reveal the elusive truth.Now, picture this. Your teacher is introducing the complex field of botany to your fidgety fifth grade class that ...