[Music] [Music] Uh I know the topic today is gratitude but what I want to talk to you about is actually the opposite of that. What happens when we forget to be grateful. What happens when we forget about gratitude. What happens when we start to take things for granted.um to just forget to kind of take that moment and recognize and acknowledge things. And for me as a a Berry researcher, what that really looks like is climate change. So, you know, most of us, I think, here live in the Fraser Valley.We've been ...

Industry Focus - The future belongs to those who adapt early [1] - The industry is interested in the Web3 shift [1] - The industry is excited about the Web3 shift [1]

[Music] [Applause] [Music] What does it mean to leave everything you've ever known and move to a place where no one pronounces your name right. My name is T Aid, but where I live in London, my name is Tarik Eid. And believe me, that is not what my parents intended my name to be.Today, I'd like to share with you the story of how being Lebanese and more specifically a Lebanese immigrant with all its pride, humor, and heartbreak has shaped not only my identity, but also gave me the strength to pass one of the ...

From the Sahara Desert to Antarctica, from the Amazon rainforest to the Himalayas, Chen Pen Bin has run through some of the harshest environments on Earth. In ultramarathons stretching hundreds of kilometers, he has faced freezing cold, searing heat, oxygen-thin altitudes, swamps, and brutal fatigue. Along the way, he has dealt with tactical missteps, injuries, and even penalties caused by language barriers. Yet, through constant adjustment and steady accumulation of experience, he has learned to turn unpre ...

Core Argument - The presentation explores the interplay between happiness and melancholy, suggesting that experiencing melancholy is a natural and necessary part of emotional well-being [11][13] - It challenges the notion that constant happiness is the ideal state, arguing that evolution designed humans for survival and reproduction, not perpetual happiness [6] - The presentation advocates for accepting melancholy as a normal cycle, rather than viewing it as a personal failing [13] Research & Biological Basis - Research from 1978 indicated lottery winners initially experience a happiness boost but eventually return to their baseline emotional state [2][3] - Neurobiological research suggests that the brain adapts to stimuli, including happiness, causing emotions to return to a baseline level [9][10][11] - The brain requires periods of melancholy to fully experience happiness, as it's a biological function to maintain emotional balance [11][12] Practical Implications & Mitigation - The presentation suggests mitigating melancholy through distraction, such as listening to music or engaging in hobbies [12] - It emphasizes the importance of accepting melancholy in oneself and others, fostering empathy and understanding [13] - The presentation cautions against fixating on the causes of negative events, as it can deepen feelings of melancholy [9] - It highlights that after experiencing extreme happiness, individuals may find it difficult to enjoy simple activities, indicating a loss of emotional balance [14]

Core Message - The speaker advocates for adopting the cockroach's adaptability as a life model, highlighting its resilience and survival skills in various challenging environments [1][2][3] - The speaker contrasts the cockroach's survival with that of endangered animals like tigers, emphasizing the lack of conservation efforts for cockroaches despite their remarkable adaptability [1] Adaptability and Resilience - Cockroaches are highly adaptive creatures, capable of eating almost anything organic and surviving without food for up to 40 days [1] - Cockroaches can survive decapitation for up to 10 days because their nervous system is distributed throughout their body [2] - The speaker uses the cockroach as a metaphor for adapting to life's challenges, such as job loss, relationship breakups, and technological disruptions like AI [2][3] Personal and Professional Growth - The speaker emphasizes the importance of continuous adaptation throughout life, citing personal experiences of changing interests and habits [2] - The speaker shares how they adapted their storytelling approach to engage with audiences on new platforms like Instagram and YouTube [3] - The speaker encourages the audience to embrace change and view challenges as opportunities for growth, drawing inspiration from the cockroach's ability to thrive in diverse conditions [3]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the ability to overcome challenges and find opportunities in adversity, drawing parallels between acting and real life [3][24] - It advocates for a proactive approach to life's difficulties, encouraging individuals to take responsibility, focus on the present, adapt flexibly, embrace the flow, and maintain a positive mindset [11][25] Five-Step Framework for Overcoming Challenges - **Responsibility:** Acknowledging and fulfilling one's obligations to others and oneself, preventing stagnation in difficult times [4][14] - **Focus on the Present:** Concentrating on the immediate reality to alleviate worries about the future or regrets about the past, promoting calmness and clarity [5][15][16] - **Flexible Adaptation:** Seeking opportunities within challenges by embracing new skills, perspectives, and relationships [6][19] - **Go with the Flow:** Letting go of rigid expectations and embracing unexpected opportunities and fresh approaches [8][20] - **Positive Thinking:** Cultivating a mindset that allows one to recognize the value and potential for growth within painful experiences [9][21] Application to Real Life - The framework is applicable to various life challenges, including job loss, relationship breakups, and health issues [12][13] - By applying the five steps, individuals can transform obstacles into opportunities for personal growth and resilience [10][22][23]

Adaptation and Change - The speaker emphasizes the importance of adapting to change, drawing parallels between the survival of sharks and horseshoe crabs over 400 million years and the adaptability of humans (sapiens) across diverse environments [1][2][3][4][5] - The speaker suggests that individuals should adopt a "change mindset" to become recipients of change rather than waiting for life to happen and then adapting [13] - The speaker introduces the concept of shedding one's skin, like a snake, to represent shedding one's identity and embracing change [14][15] Practical Strategies for Personal Growth - The speaker proposes three strategies for adapting to change: the daily 30 (spending 30 minutes each day learning something new), exploration every day (breaking routines and experiencing new things), and reflect and record (writing down thoughts and feelings) [16][17][20][23][24] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes of how these strategies have helped them navigate transitions and challenges in their own life [6][7][8][9][19][21][22][25] - The speaker encourages the audience to track their personal growth by assigning themselves a version number (e g, 1 0%) and incrementally increasing it as they incorporate the three strategies into their lives [27][28] - Major life events warrant a significant version update (e g, 2 0%, 3 0%), reflecting the transformative impact of these experiences [29] The Impact of AI - The speaker raises concerns about the rapid advancement of AI and its potential impact on society [10] - The speaker recommends reading "AI Superpowers" by Kai-Fu Lee to understand the implications of AI in the next 5 to 10 years [10][11] - The speaker notes the rapid increase in computer power for AI, doubling every 3 to 4 months, and the AI race between the US and China [11]

Decisions, decisions everywhere. We need to take decisions. Four years ago, I did it.After years working in investment banking, private equity and venture capital, I became the captain of my own career, focusing on my consultancy and investment firm. So, have you ever stood at this crossroad in your life where you know the next step will redefine everything. What I'm talking about today isn't about rejecting traditional paths.It's quite the opposite. It is about encouraging and combining what you really str ...

Growth & Adaptation - Adapting to change allows for true growth and thriving, even in tough circumstances [3] - Adapting doesn't mean changing who you are, but discovering new parts of yourself [4] - Growth often comes when stepping outside comfort zones and challenging oneself [5] Resilience & Learning - Resilience is the ability to bounce back after setbacks and learn from mistakes [6] - Every setback presents a lesson and every obstacle a chance to grow stronger [7] - Asking "What can I learn from this?" can help navigate uncertainty and uncover resilience, patience, and courage [7][9] Persistence & Effort - Growth requires effort and isn't always a straight line, with steps back offering chances to learn and adapt [10][11] - Embracing challenges, rather than resisting them, allows for flourishing in unexpected ways [12] - Even in the toughest times, the ability to bloom exists [12]