It's more important to be able to hear Baba. Egg. [Music] >> You pick me up a little bit on his mic.Maybe close. >> Okay. You get me close.>> We're family. That's our rhythms of the village family band. [Applause] Woo.>> And you and you are lucky. It's only the two of us here today. >> Yeah.>> We're usually up to 10 or 20 people. >> Big band. >> And we have small groups and we have a large group.>> So, just to remind everyone, we live in a world that is violent. If it's not water, it's earthquake. Uh what w ...

Filmmaking Journey & Career - The speaker's film was selected in a prestigious film festival, leading to excitement and anticipation [2] - Despite an empty auditorium at the screening, the speaker found inspiration and resilience, learning to show up for oneself [4][5][6][7] - The speaker transitioned from chartered accountancy to filmmaking after parental support, attending Whistling Woods International film school [13][14][15] - The speaker directed a short film, Katakar, which achieved success, including student Oscars semi-finalist status and an OTT release [16][17][18][19][20] - The speaker was recognized as one of the top three promising directors in the country by MTV [20] - After a family crisis, the speaker returned to filmmaking, leading to new projects and awards, including recognition by the government of India [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] - The speaker is currently working on their fifth film in three years [29] Personal Growth & Life Lessons - An empty chair can represent resilience, solitude, and the importance of self-reliance [7][30] - A teacher's encouragement unlocked the speaker's storytelling ability [10][11][12] - Duty and family responsibilities were prioritized over career aspirations [24][25] - Support from friends and mentors played a crucial role in overcoming challenges and returning to filmmaking [26]

Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for having me here. I'm Mia and today I'm going to talk about how struggles could actually be a good thing.So when I first started middle school, I thought I was prepared. I was ready to make new friends, learn new things, and make great memories. But what I wasn't prepared for was the struggles.I struggled to wake up early and getting on extremely crowded trains and going to school even on Saturdays. It all felt relentless and I missed the uh my old routines and often fel ...

Silence has a sound. It's the kind that sits in your chest when the snow starts falling heavy and the sun disappears for days. Right.You learn that connection isn't optional. It's survival. And in that silence, stories become a lifeline.A good story can melt the distance between people. It can pull neighbors out of isolation and remind us that even in the coldest places, we still belong together. In Alaska, storytelling isn't how we just isn't how we pass the time.It's how we stayed connected, how we felt t ...

[Music] Have you ever set yourself a challenge. Perhaps to get fitter. Perhaps to avoid caffeine after 2 p.m. Maybe to finish that book that's been sitting on the bedside cabinet gathering dust. or maybe to swim or survive a week without chocolate.I over the last few years have tried them all. I can proudly stand here and tell you I can now swim. But [Applause] I haven't been all successful.I just love chocolate. But that's the that's the thing about challenges. They change us no matter how big or how small ...

Home is at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. And we watch as the foothills change with the light and with the seasons. And we look up and we hike in.And the land, it's part of us. The Angelus National Forest and the oaks and the canyons, the owls and the coyotes, they're all home. Unlike many parts of Los Angeles, for us, nature is accessible and present.Deer and bear visit our yards. We hike to trails. And our canyons like Eaton Canyon and Meard Canyon, there are sanctuaries.So when a private develope ...

Core Argument - The document advocates for a shift from defending against nature to embracing living systems to build resilience against disasters like fires [9] - It emphasizes the importance of restoring connections between soil, water, and plants to create conditions that resist disaster and nurture life [9] - The document promotes "whole system design," permaculture, and regenerative practices as ways to work with the land rather than against it [15] Practical Application & Design Principles - The document highlights the effectiveness of landscaping in relationship with the land, including water harvesting, composting, and planting native and fire-adapted species [2] - It contrasts this approach with "zone zero defensible space policies" that advocate for stripping vegetation, arguing that healthy plants can protect homes [10] - The document suggests that everyday landscapes like parkways, medians, and front yards can become living classrooms to reconnect people with nature [17] Resilience & Community Impact - The document presents a personal story of a home lost to fire, but a garden that persisted, as evidence that resilience is possible and born from relationship [8] - It envisions reimagining vulnerable communities with interconnected healthy living soil that harvests water to support life [14] - The document frames resilience not as fireproofing, but as remembering how to live with the land, fostering a sense of belonging and community [12][18]

I pray they mourn when I leave. Put my face on a tea, they would bury me a G. I'm hip to the max like Perry's on wheat, chicken mingus on croissant. Every day is Junth. This is liberation music. Resilient brilliance. A warning to the snakes who want to rob, steal, and pillage. The road still fully alive so you can kill it with a 100 round drums. meet the rhythms of the village. >> See, we all grieve different, >> so don't rush me. I invite everyone to take a deep breath in. Exhale grief. Inhale creativity. ...

Career & Entrepreneurship Insights - The speaker initially faced joblessness after graduation and later after leaving the armed forces, highlighting the challenges of career transitions [1][2] - The speaker rejected traditional job offers to pursue a self-defined path of freedom, purpose, and ownership, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation [5][6] - The speaker launched two startups in 5 years, demonstrating the potential for success through entrepreneurship despite initial doubts and lack of resources [8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand and identity independent of corporate titles or uniforms [6][10][15] Strategies for Personal & Professional Growth - The speaker advocates for a "100-hour investment" to start something new, suggesting that consistent small actions lead to significant progress [18][19] - The speaker introduces the "one, 10, and 100 rule of courage," emphasizing the need to embrace rejections and trials to achieve dreams [19][20] - The speaker proposes the "dual identity bridge," where individuals leverage their current resources to fuel their chosen path, gradually transitioning to a new identity [21][22] - The speaker highlights the importance of consistent, uncomfortable actions over perfection or permission in achieving transformation [17] Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience - The speaker acknowledges the inner conflict between safety and boldness, emphasizing the need to overcome fear and societal expectations [9][15] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of resilience, clarity, and consistency in pursuing one's dreams, even in the face of setbacks [10]

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