Personal Growth & Perspective - The speaker initially held a narrow worldview, influenced by a homogeneous environment [1][2] - A pivotal moment involving a friend's coming out challenged the speaker's preconceived notions and broadened their understanding of different experiences [4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to and learning from individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to overcome incomplete worldviews [9][10] - College provided tools to acknowledge personal limitations and embrace continuous learning [17] Diversity & Inclusion - The speaker reflects on a past experience of holding exclusionary views and contrasts it with later leading a diversity, equity, and inclusion panel [12][13][14] - The speaker recognizes the need to use their platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion, acknowledging that progress is ongoing and non-linear [15] - The speaker highlights the value of communities and individuals dedicated to diversity of thought, experience, and identity in building inclusive cultures [16] Self-Reflection & Change - The speaker advocates for reflection as a strength, not a weakness, and views growth as a natural evolution rather than a betrayal of one's former self [17][18] - The speaker concludes that personal change is the key, emphasizing the importance of individual growth and understanding [18]

Personal Growth and Learning - Embracing change requires courage and helps individuals find their authentic voice [1] - Learning is a gift supported by family and friends, fostering growth and development [1] - Education, both formal and informal, is crucial for moving forward in life [3] Caregiving and Healthcare - Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease affecting thinking, talking, and walking [1] - In 2024, approximately 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and 11 million are unpaid caregivers [1] - Caregivers face stress in coordinating care (70%) and concerns about their own health (74%) [1] - Professional caregivers and hospice teams can provide invaluable support in managing Alzheimer's care [2] Life Lessons and Transformation - Life's experiences, including education and caregiving, contribute to personal transformation [4][5] - Overcoming challenges with courage, grace, and strength allows individuals to spread their wings and find their authentic voice [5]

[music] Chaos. That was a bit loud. Chaos is inevitable.Failure that's self-inflicted. And failure happens when we lose sight of our purpose or when we fear change rather than embracing change. When we chase quick wins rather than building habits that last.And what I want to talk to you today about is some simple strategies for how you can bring order to chaos and put yourself on the path to success. So the first thing we're going to talk about is finding your why. Now, you can start any initiative without ...

I have been a sound engineer for the last 20 odd years. Um, and in the recent 5 years, I've got more into creating soundsscapes for relaxing. I'm also quite dyslexic, so for me on the for saying things off the cusp and in the moment is quite tricky.So, we've got I think Clive has some questions that he'd like to ask me just to put me in the zone to start with and then I'll flow from there. >> How did sound become important in your life. >> I can remember um looking back quite far to being a child um and my ...

When I spoke to young people about the fact that I've been asked to do this TED talk, they asked me to talk about their voices. They wanted me to uh to share learning that I've had to share their message that they really can make change in their communities. So, a bit about me.I'm Becca. As Clive said, I am 27 and I grew up in a little village on the outskirts of Cardigan in South Kadikon. Now, if you were to ask me to describe Cardigan now as an old person, I did say old person.Um, young people think that ...

Core Argument - The traditional advice of "being yourself" may be limiting and can hinder personal growth [1][2] - The speaker advocates for actively "leading yourself," which emphasizes change, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and rectifying mistakes to become a better version [10][11] Supporting Evidence & Examples - The speaker's personal experience of missing opportunities due to procrastination and self-doubt when trying to "be themselves" [3][4][5] - A survey indicated that over half (more than 7 out of 13) of teenagers surveyed lacked self-confidence, and 11 overthink about the future, highlighting a common issue [6] - Basketball legend Kobe Bryant's transformation into his "Black Mamba" alter ego as an example of changing oneself to overcome challenges and achieve success [7][8] Psychological Concepts - "Being yourself" can induce a fixed mindset, hindering the ability to embrace change and acknowledge mistakes [8][9] - Leading yourself allows a person to take full control and rectify mistakes [11] Alternative Advice - The speaker suggests "Lead yourself" as an alternative to "Be yourself," emphasizing change and personal growth [10][11] - A quote from Roomie, an ancient Persian poet, "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world Today I'm wise, so I am changing myself," reinforces the idea of self-improvement [12]

I want you to imagine you are on a beach holiday with your family, spending quality time. There's long stretches of sand that spread out as far as the eye can see. It's amazing. It's beautiful. And you can't argue with your family about which is better, the sunset or the sunrise. You fall asleep every night to the sound of the crashing waves. And you wake up in the morning to the sweet scent of the sea breeze on the air. Time doesn't matter. As you sit back with your feet in the hot sand, sipping a cool, co ...

आई हैड अ ब्यूटीफुल चाइल्डहुड समथिंग दैट पीपल ओनली ड्रीम ऑफ माय फादर माय मदर माय सिस्टर एंड आई वर अ क्लोज नेट यूनिट लाइफ वाज़ ब्यूटीफुल लाइफ वाज़ लाइक अ फेयरी टेल माय फादर वाज़ इन दी आर्मी एंड दैट मेंट एक्सेस टू ब्यूटीफुल प्लेसेस एक्सपीरियंसेस एंड एडवेंचर्स दैट पीपल कुड ओनली थिंक ऑफ बट जस्ट लाइक एव्री फेरी टेल हैज़ अ मॉन्सर आई हैड वन प्रॉब्लम एंड इट इज़ बिकॉज़ आई कॉनकरर्ड दैट प्रॉब्लम दैट आई एम स्टैंडिंग हियर इन फ्रंट ऑफ़ यू टुडे। एंड द नेम ऑफ़ द प्रॉब्लम वाज़ चेंज। चेंज वाज़ अ हार्ड वर्ड फॉर मी। एंड इट फॉल मी लाइक अ ...

Americans have been demanding dramatic change since the century began, but recoiled when presidents delivered their versions of it. That does not mean Donald Trump is heading down the same path—but he may be https://t.co/8DfWCeRTra ...

Price is the headline. Change is the narrative. ...