As a kid, my parents and I took a trip to Paris. I was beyond excited. I mean, I heard so much about it and couldn't wait to live my best life.I would be sipping hot chocolate, visiting all the museums, and of course, seeing the Eiffel Tower. It was the iconic symbol of Paris, and I was buzzing with excitement. So, after days of sightseeing, we're walking up to the base of the tower, and I slowly start to get a little apprehensive.I just assumed that seeing the monument would make my fear of heights just va ...

How are you all sir. So let's start with how's the great so when I got the topic go beyond I asked myself what beyond where so fear how many of you are fearful about anything in life career relationships please please raise your hands properly now look around fear such a common thing. We have to go beyond our fear.But before we can think about we have to understand where it lives until when and how to remove it. So only three points we will discuss today. First where does fear live.There was an elephant. It ...

Polarization & Its Drivers - Polarization is defined as a movement towards extremes, eroding the moderate center where common ground is typically found [2] - The increasing polarization in society is not primarily driven by policy differences, but by profound differences in emotional understanding, specifically one's affective sense of the world [6][12] - Fear, as a primal emotion, is a significant driver of these divisions, influencing individuals' sense of safety and danger [8] Mitigation Strategies: The Three C's - The industry suggests a three-pronged approach to mitigate polarization: Connect, Curate, and Cultivate [13] - Connect: Emphasizes connecting to one's ethics and values such as integrity, dignity, honesty, and kindness [13] - Curate: Advocates for curating exposure to information, particularly on social media, which is identified as a causal factor in conflict due to algorithms designed to maximize engagement through moral outrage [14][15] - Cultivate: Highlights the importance of community, compassion, curiosity, and appreciation, encouraging individuals to engage in conversations with those holding differing viewpoints [17] The Role of Social Media - Research indicates that social media is not merely correlated with conflict but is causal, driven by algorithms and corporate interests that prioritize engagement through moral outrage [14][15] - Social media algorithms are designed to keep users engaged by tapping into deep-seated fears and presenting the world as a dangerous place, rewarding moral outrage [16] Connection & Empathy - Finding emotional empathy and connecting with others on emotional realities, even without agreeing on facts, is key to navigating polarized times [18][19] - Listening first and finding common ground are crucial for meaningful connection and appreciation, even when coming from different standpoints [17][18]

[Music] Let's start with the truth. Most of life changing moments you experience will start with a fanfare. It won't start with a viral post or a standing ovation. It starts with a decision. A quiet one, a bold one, a yes. Not the inconvenient one, but the most uncomfortable. I hope it works kind of yes. The one that whisper when no one is clapping yet. The one that ripples when you don't understand. The one that shift your mind before it shifts your life. Let me take you there. You see, my life didn't chan ...

I lied. I'm still up.Don't ever give up the good fight. Never operate in fear.Ok, now I'm going to bed. ...

[Music] Hello everyone. Um, my name is Baku. I'm a visual artist living and working in Hanoi.Full disclosure, I have never stood before this many people and deliver a speech. So when I first got invited, the first reaction was like, "Shit, that's not me." So yeah, so I I um I drafted a response to to say that um thank you, but no thank you. But then it occurred to me that well maybe maybe I should just confront your fe my fear and take this opportunity.And that's why I'm here today. So for nearly 10 years, ...

[Music] 25th January 2013 a transforming day in my life I and two of my friends decided that we're going to track Adam speak in Sri Lanka we were sitting there decided deciding okay let's go tomorrow we took a flight landed in Sri Lanka it was around 2:00 in the morning when we had to start our journey and our vision was okay we're going to track it go up there and watch the sunrise it's almost a three and a half hour tracking so we packed our bags put our tracking shoes on and start the journey Almost one ...

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Personal Growth & Learning - The speaker initially experienced fear of failure after scoring 196 on a math test, a significant drop from a previous score of 99 [2] - The speaker created a "mistake notebook" to learn from errors, demonstrating a proactive approach to self-improvement [4] - The speaker improved to a score of 98 on a later test, showing progress through learning from mistakes [4] - The speaker realized that setbacks are temporary and that improvement is possible with continued effort [5] - The speaker draws inspiration from Thomas Edison's perseverance, highlighting the value of learning from failures [6] Overcoming Challenges - The speaker's journey emphasizes the importance of facing fears and learning from failures in various fields [7] - The speaker encourages others to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and to persevere in their endeavors [7]