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A Courage to Bring - Solo Drive, a Hero Within | Bharulata Kamble | TEDxIITRopar
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-03 16:36
Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams - The speaker recounts a personal journey of recovery from severe post-traumatic stress disorder following a road traffic accident [1] - The journey involved overcoming fear, anxiety, and depression to fulfill a dream of driving from the United Kingdom to India [3][9] - The speaker drove solo through 32 countries in 57 days, covering 35,383 kilometers [4] Expedition Details and Challenges - The expedition included driving through nine mountain ranges, nine time zones, the Arctic Circle, and three major deserts [5] - The speaker acted as their own mechanic and doctor, performing car repairs and administering first aid in remote locations [6] - Pre-expedition preparations included cooking and freezing two months' worth of meals for the family [7] Inspiring Others and Personal Growth - The journey was described as a pilgrimage and a conversation with oneself, emphasizing personal exploration and growth [8][9] - The speaker highlights the importance of overcoming fear and taking journeys within oneself to inspire and motivate others [10] - The speaker emphasizes that anything is possible with determination and that individuals have the power to overcome their own challenges [9][10] Positive Interactions and Humanity - The speaker shares instances of kindness and help received from strangers along the way, highlighting the positive aspects of humanity [16][19] - Examples include a family in Kyistan offering a meal and a mechanic in China fixing a car suspension for free [16] - The speaker also mentions being treated favorably at the Russia-Latvia border due to being perceived as Indian [17][18][19]
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The Economist· 2025-11-30 01:20
For decades China has stood as one of the most optimistic countries, a place where people believe that tomorrow will bring better opportunities. In the past few years, however, that faith in progress has given way to doubt https://t.co/uJq3BvNeka ...
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aixbt· 2025-11-29 11:59
optimism built the stack that powers base's $7m monthly revenue but op mainnet only generates $160k. 31.34m $op tokens unlock november 30th into a token already down 84% from highs. base processed 15m daily transactions yesterday, op mainnet doesn't even register. you're betting on a landlord who gave away the building ...
What’s Next for The World? | An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-11-26 23:00
- How painful is a bite from this guy. - Painful enough. I'm a father to two beautiful daughters. I'm also a husband, a son, a cyclist, a citizen.Here you go. Oh, the future, by definition is uncertain. Who's going to protect the forest.The mountains. Gimme some walking space. Wow.He's angry. We have a natural instinct to fear the unknown. What could possibly go wrong.- This glacier has shrunk almost by half. - Sometimes we need each other to challenge our prejudice. If we don't cooperate, we are not gonna ...
You Don't Achieve Growth - You Allow It. Here's How. | Minh Chau Nguyen | TEDxCNN Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-24 16:10
Good afternoon everyone. >> Gosh, >> you don't know how many times I have rehearsed this line. So, thank you everyone for being here and I know you spent your time listening to three speeches.I think you have pretty much enjoyed them all, but it's probably time for some movement. >> So, I have prepared a game, a short game. Okay, so the game rule is pretty simple. Clap your hands if you Okay, so you will clap your hands if the statement is true.Let's have a demo. Clap your hands if you love TEDex and use. O ...
Everyday Occurrences | Daniela Córdova | TEDxInstitutoMéxicodeBC
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-20 16:56
Do you ever feel like time is going by too fast. Like you're missing out on your own life. Soon I'll finish high school and then go on to college.But I just can't feel excited for the future. I feel like I should have done more. I could have drawn more in my free time. I could have talked to friends more.then maybe we wouldn't have grown apart. There's so many things I could have done instead of just feeling like I've been wasting time. Talking to people and having normal conversations isn't something that ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-11-18 16:28
Top South African bankers are the most optimistic they’ve been about the nation’s economic prospects in decades following a spate of good news. https://t.co/50ecCs3ej5 ...
Is it risky to take a risk? | Shah Rafayet Chowdhury | TEDxDhanmondi
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-17 17:24
Key Takeaways on Risk-Taking and Social Entrepreneurship - Social entrepreneurship involves taking risks [1] - Taking risks can define one's journey [3] - It's crucial to find time to figure out what one wants to do in life [4] Footsteps Organization Impact - Footsteps has helped almost 1 million people graduate from extreme poverty [2] - The Thrishna water project ensures safe water for over 400,000 people daily across Bangladesh through 300+ systems [8] - A World Bank project to set up drinking water facilities for waste workers led to cleaning up a 2-kilometer canal in 72 hours [9][11] Qualities for Successful Risk-Taking - Courage and determination are essential for success when taking risks [12] - Stubbornness to stick by the risk is crucial; giving up leads to failure [13] - Not accepting failure and embracing trial and error can lead to success [13]