I think this notion that only growth matters is a very dangerous one and I've seen this movie many many times. We humans are not [clears throat] truth seekers. We are self- validation machines.Meaning that today we have one of the most prominent solo capitalists in venture or zeve who now manages over a billion dollars. In every one of my funds I'm the biggest LP every single one. By the way, I pay myself zero.I don't see anything which is very unusual. I don't know any VC in the world that has zero income ...

Traditional networking guidance tends to focus on tactics: Send more LinkedIn invitations, reach out to more strangers, or craft a perfect branding message that often feels too far off from who we are at our core. But this “activity checklist” misses the real driver of influence and opportunity.Networking isn’t about volume. It’s about connecting strategically with key people with the purpose of adding value and exploring helpful synergies and areas of overlap where there can be mutual support.Learn more: h ...

RT bunjil (@bunjil)remember last weeks last chance to make it? well by a crazy stroke of luck a new one just appeared. now, this one… this one was your absolute LAST chance to make it. there will NEVER be another one. ...

I'm 17. I don't know what to do. I don't have a purpose. I don't know what I'm going to do 10 years later. And I honestly don't know what I'm going to do next weekend. I don't have a plan. But what I do know is what interests me. I do know what I like and I do know what I might be passionate about. A little bit about me is that my dad came from a very small village in Kerala and he didn't have much. He never grew up with much. But when he was 19 years old, he decided to come to Delhi to explore opportunitie ...

नमस्ते एवरीवन माय नेम इज़ ऋषभ दास एंड आई कम फ्रॉम स्मॉल विलेज नेम गोगनपुर एंड इट्स लोकेटेड इन सप्तरी मधेश नाउ आई कुड अंडरस्टैंड व्हेन आई अटर द वर्ड मधेश वास गोइंग इन योर माइंड मधेश इज द प्लेस वेयर अपॉर्चुनिटी डजंट नोक्स टू योर डोर मधेश इज द प्लेस वेयर यू हैव टू वॉक माइल्स एंड माइल्स टू फाइंड द अपोरर्चुनिटी। मधेश इज द प्लेस वेयर ड्रीम्स हैज़ टू बी विस्पर्ड नॉट टू स्पोकन आउट लाउड। नाउ व्हनेवर आई हैव ऑलरेडी टोल्ड यू लाइक मधेश इज़ द प्लेस वेयर अपॉर्चुनिटी डजंट नक्स टू योर डोर। एंड गेस व्हाट वंस यू ट्राई एंड वाक मा ...

Education & Economic Opportunity in Rural Areas - Lower education levels in rural areas, particularly Appalachia, lead to lower-paying jobs and increased reliance on social programs like SNAP, where 21% of households in central Appalachia rely on SNAP benefits, 10% higher than the national average [10][11] - The evolving job market requires technical training and education to avoid worker displacement due to automation, with up to 30% of hours worked across the US at risk of being automated [6][7] - A bachelor's degree provides a path to long-term stability, with individuals earning on average $40,500 more over their lifetime compared to those with only a high school diploma [9] Higher Education Accessibility & Impact - Only 26% of residents in Appalachia have a bachelor's degree, compared to the national average of 40%, highlighting a significant gap in access to higher education [1][8] - Regional universities can play a crucial role in community development by connecting students with local industries and promoting civic engagement [15][16] - Education should provide individuals with the tools to imagine a life beyond just making ends meet, fostering a sense of possibility and community growth [4][13][18] Strategies for Improvement - Universities and institutions should enhance technical education, engage with civic leaders, and tie education to real economic opportunities in rural areas [17] - Expanding degree equivalencies for work and life experiences can make education more accessible [17] - Reimagining education and recognizing the value of lived experiences can rebuild belief, spark hope, and break the cycle of limitations in rural communities [18][19]

[applause] Right here in Vancouver, 19.2% of people has college as their highest degree of education. However, 27% of people has committed crime once in their lives. Doesn't this make you guys wonder how could their lives result so differently but they live, played, live on the same piece of land.Hi, my name is Joanna Abu and I'm here to share with you how your community can benefit you. Let me share an experience. One of my favorite things to do is to play Bington.And I started out with my friend Cecilia. ...

I am sim. The smell of chulch fills the air as I hand my mother and other steel plate. The road is dusty.The I speed past throwing toxic fumes my way. I wonder will my life ever be different. What if I told you that one day I would be standing here at a TEDex event speaking to you.Imagine being 13 and responsible for two siblings before sunrise. Imagine standing in a line for an hour just to change your path. Now imagine being told that you could change your entire life with one opportunity.An opportunity i ...

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I want to to speak to the Norwegian people, to European people, to the Venezuelan people. I would say to all citizens of the world in this hour to you that I am very hopeful Venezuela will be free and we will turn a country into a beacon of hope and opportunity of democracy. And we'll we will welcome not only the Venezuelans that have been forced to flee, but citizens from all over the world that will find a refuge, as Venezuela used to be decades ago. ...