I'm not in my 30s yet, but a few things:1) Your life can change completely in just one year. It's never too late, and there's no reason to give up.2) The worst things that happen to you can turn out to be the best. Part of the reason I ended up here is because another dream didn't come true.3) Worry less. You'll figure it out.4) Don't underestimate the impact that small, everyday tasks can have over the course of a few years.5) Find someone with whom you can share your success. It's boring to achieve a lot ...

Our next speaker to go on stage is Jotam Paul. Jotam Paul, a grade 8 student, is a young innovator who believes that creativity and science go hand in hand. A passionate learner with a keen curiosity for how things work. He loves exploring new ideas that can make everyday life simpler and smarter. Alongside his scientific interests, Jotam is a talented singer, artist, and pianist who finds inspiration in both logic and imagination. Confident on stage and thoughtful in his approach, he enjoys using his voice ...

I stand here today because I believe I am different. I believe I have a story to tell and I believe this would change your perspective. Hi, my name is Chavi.I'm 15 years old, the only child to my parents and I was born with a condition known as cluboot. Yes, Cluboot medically known as Talipus Aqueno veres. From what I know, my parents were distraught when they found out I was born with it.My mom tells me that when she held my tiny body in her arms, she couldn't accept this reality. In her words, this tiny a ...

Career Advice & Resilience - Job seekers are more resilient than they think, even when facing numerous rejections [1] - There are more ways to land a dream job than job seekers realize [1]

The key is resilience—the ability to transform adversity into opportunity.Here are five strategic ways to transform a layoff into a launchpad for your next chapter. https://t.co/vXq7r1PBJr ...

Academic Education Limitations - Academic education provides knowledge but may not adequately prepare individuals for life's challenges [2] - Traditional school curriculums often lack essential life skills such as emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and leadership [3] - Academic success, measured by grades and certificates, does not guarantee real-world success, which requires resilience, curiosity, and adaptability [5][6] Importance of Life Education - True education involves learning from life experiences, failures, relationships, and challenges [7][8] - Life education builds essential qualities like endurance, adaptability, courage, discipline, vision, and leadership [6][7] - Developing into a better human being is the core of true education, surpassing the goal of simply being a better student [8] The Role of Academic Education - Academic education provides a foundation for learning to read, write, and calculate [4] - Academic education is important but incomplete and should not be the sole focus of education [3][8] - Real education begins where academic education ends, emphasizing life skills and adaptability [4]

Company Performance - Maersk reported quarterly EBITDA of $2.68 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts of $2.6 billion but down from $4.8 billion in the same period last year [2][3] - The company raised its full-year operating profit forecast to between $9 billion and $9.5 billion, up from the previous guidance of $8 billion to $9.5 billion [3] Demand and Resilience - Maersk's CEO highlighted the "resilience" in demand across all geographies, noting a pickup in the U.S. market towards the end of the quarter as the seasonal year-end peak approaches [3] - The company has managed to control costs and improve margins across all business segments despite inflationary pressures and uncertainty [4] Industry Context - Ongoing trade flow disruptions are affecting firms across various sectors, necessitating a shift in how CFOs approach procurement mapping to enhance operational resilience [5][6] - The importance of a mapped and traceable supply chain is emphasized, allowing companies to model disruption costs and evaluate near-shoring opportunities [5][6]

Core Message - The industry emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining strong support networks, referring to them as "wells," for both personal and professional resilience [1][5][6] - The industry highlights that modern life requires intentional connection, as the built-in rhythms of necessity are no longer automatic [1] - The industry suggests that being a "well" involves active listening, showing up for others, and allowing oneself to be supported [1] Practical Application - The industry advises making love and support specific, rather than offering generic help [2] - The industry recommends proactively checking in with others, acting on thoughts of concern [2] - The industry encourages practicing unperformed presence, emphasizing that simply being there is often enough [3] - The industry advocates creating rituals of connection, such as monthly dinners or regular check-ins, to prioritize relationships [3] - The industry stresses the importance of receiving love and care, acknowledging one's worthiness of support [4] Resilience and Support - The industry frames strength not as independence, but as knowing when to be a well and when to be tended to [1][4] - The industry views tending to the "wells" of others as an investment in reciprocal care during times of need [1] - The industry recognizes that strong connections are crucial not only during crises but also during times of joy and normalcy [1]

Picture [Applause] yourself in the middle of a storm. No rain, no wind, but a storm inside your body and inside your mind. Maybe it's grief after losing someone you love.Maybe it's a physical pain that never seems to heal. Maybe it's a broken relationship, depression, or a weight that no one else sees. That storm is what I call your mile 17 moment.Mile 17 isn't just a mile marker. It's a moment where everything in you says, "I can't go on." It's a moment where the pain gets so real that you drop to your kne ...

[Music] Can you help me? >> Sure. >> People made eye contact. They moved. They said yes. He didn't even know what I was asking for help with. That was so easy to create that moment. So, why don't we do it more often? Why don't we ask for help? I'm not sure that everyone appreciates how hard it is to ask for help, but with four simple words, I made action. I had helpers. You just saw on stage practicing in public people that needed help and a whole bunch of people were here to help including you that were wi ...