Right after high school, something extraordinary happened. I received a full scholarship to embark on a gap year program. And for those of you who are not familiar, a gap year program essentially means taking a pause [clears throat] or a break from a traditional life.taking a break from classrooms, from schedules, from the traditional educational system to go travel or doing internship or working on something that you're passionate about. Usually people take this after high school and before they were embar ...

RT gaurav (@gaxrav)quit brainrot. unfollow trolls. read essays. go down rabbit holes. have a calendar. maintain a todo list. read old books. watch old movies. turn on dnd. walk with intent. eat without youtube. chew more. train without music. plan for 15 mins. execute. organise your desk. take something seriously. read ancient scripts. act fast. find bread. eat clean. journal. save a life. learn to code. read poetry. create art. stay composed. refine your speech. optimise for efficiency. act sincere. help p ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] When we place a child with good grades, what do we say? >> Smart. >> Smart. Yes. And great leaders. Smart. But nothing stand out. We still want to be kind. We say he's good men. So smart gets the crown, good gets consolation. But recently the CEO of Open AI mentioned, "Kidsbone today will never be smarter than AI. " Smile's gone. We call ourselves smart species. We build cities, spread atom, worked on moon, but smart enough to build nuclear weapons. Not smart enough to stop Smiley ...

Good morning everyone. I would like to start asking you a question. When you think of someone multitasking, what do they look like? Do they look like this? Now, with a show of hands, how many of you know someone like this? And how many of you are this person? Well, a few years ago, that person was me. I was someone who wore multitasking like a badge of honor. I was running multiple businesses, investing in startups, juggling deadlines, being a mother, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, all while being a wife of ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of silence and pausing in a world dominated by noise and constant notifications [1][2][3] - It advocates for incorporating moments of quiet into daily life to improve mental clarity and reduce stress [11][12][13] - The speaker shares a personal journey of burnout and rediscovering the power of silence through experiences like meditation [3][7][8] Practical Applications - The speech suggests practicing the power of pause before speaking, reacting, or responding [11] - It recommends incorporating "noise-free micro breaks" of 2-3 minutes every 2-3 hours [11][12] - Journaling the unspoken inner voice is presented as a powerful tool for self-reflection and mastering quiet [13] - The speech encourages guarding sacred spaces for quiet reflection and recharge [14] Leadership and Organizational Culture - The speech links the principles of silence to effective leadership, highlighting the importance of listening, inspiring trust, and creating psychological safety [15][16] - It suggests that culture changes happen in quiet rooms, implying that reflection and introspection are crucial for organizational development [16] Personal Reflection - The speaker encourages the audience to embrace their silence as a superpower and to share spaces of silence with others [17] - The speech concludes with the idea that true silence is internal and encourages individuals to take time to go within [18]

What if AI doesn't take our jobs away, but something else does. And what if we lose our ability to create. The word brain lot was voted Oxford 2024 word of the year describing the overconumption of lowquality meaningless online content leading to a decline in a person's mental cognitive and intellectual states.If you like to witness brain rotting action, just check out a series of skip the toilet videos. With no real meanings or plot yet is AI creator has racked up 37 million subscriptions and 65 billion vi ...

[Music] Binad Vinit. [Applause] So I'd like to invite you to join me in a small exercise. um to just calm the mind down, center your mind.So if you can please uh move kind of uh towards the center of your seat like keep your back away from the back of the seat. Put your feet flat on the floor for those of you who can and then uh put your hands maybe on your knees or your lap. Then you can gently close your eyes.You can imagine uh from the top of your head, the crown of your head, a piece of string tied to t ...

[Music] I'm Vive Katray and I'm delighted to be speaking on the portrait of a mind. It's a great event. It's been put together very well.Young minds at work. What about older minds. They get tired, but they're also working hard.And minds are cluttered. They're cluttered. Is life cluttered. Life is cluttered.Life would be nothing if it were not so busy, so engaging, so entertaining. We think that the mind is disturbed, but if someone else is watching, it's all a comedy show. A person sitting on the ceiling h ...

[Applause] What if I told you your brain was like play-doh. It's soft, malleable, and everchanging. Each one of your thoughts leaves an imprint just like this.The more you repeat this thought, the deeper the imprint becomes. This is how your brain forms neural pathways. We all have good and bad days and our brain takes note of them all.Good and bad thoughts leave a mark. But the good news are these marks are reversible. You are never stuck.You can always reshape your brain. And the term for this is neuropla ...

Core Argument - Sound has the power to reconnect individuals with themselves, fostering a sense of well-being and grounding [1][2][3] - Throughout history, various cultures have recognized and utilized the power of sound for healing, connection, and ceremony [6][7] - Intentional use of sound can be integrated into daily life to support mental and emotional well-being [9][10] Applications of Sound - Sound is used in music therapy in hospitals, soundscapes in workplaces, and rhythm/chant in classrooms [8] - Ancient Egyptian temples were built with careful attention to acoustics, Tibetan singing bowls have carried tones of meditation for centuries, and Indigenous communities use drums as anchors of gathering and ceremony [6] - Examples of intentional sound use include listening to birds, humming, chanting, and tuning into the rhythm of footsteps [10] Personal Experiences - Personal experiences highlight the positive impact of sound on stress reduction, mental clarity, and emotional connection [2][3][4][5] - The speaker's personal experiences as a mother and grandmother illustrate the role of sound in calming, connecting, and bringing joy [4][5] - The comeback of live concerts, vinyl records, and communal chanting at festivals demonstrates the modern world's craving for vibration [8]