People often assume fears belong to those who lack skills or experience. But in reality, do you know that high achievers carry their own fears too. The fear of not living up to the past success.Hi, I'm Alina and I'm here with you all today to recap my journey. How I familiarize myself with fear and use it as a motivator rather than concurring it. For many Vietnamese students, summer is probably the most popular time of the year because there's no need to study, just relax and and it's fun.But for me, or to ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and taking chances to unlock potential and achieve personal growth [5][7][9] - It encourages individuals to ask for what they want and not be afraid of failure, as breakthroughs often come from uncertainty [5][6][9] - The speaker advocates for living in the "in-between," the space between perceived limitations and potential capabilities [7] Key Concepts - **Paradoxical Thinking:** Combining opposing ideas (art and science, data and intuition, stability and risk, emotion and logic) can lead to innovation, better decisions, entrepreneurship, and good leadership [11][12] - **Redefining Success:** Success is unique to each individual and should not be defined by societal norms or fixed outcomes [25] - **Embracing Uncertainty:** Breakthroughs often arise from uncertainty, and individuals should be comfortable living in the question [9][12] Practical Application - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about moving from India to Japan at 17, highlighting the challenges and eventual success in adapting to a new culture and language [14][17][18] - The "bag" exercise illustrates that individuals are best equipped to handle their own problems [27][31] - The speaker encourages listeners to view life as a living laboratory, where experiments (even failures) are opportunities for growth and resilience [24]

Overcoming Personal Struggles - The speaker recounts her struggles with reading and writing, starting in the third grade, and the feeling of inadequacy despite efforts [1] - Educational experts were consulted, but no learning disability was diagnosed, leading to feelings of being "not enough" [1] - The speaker developed coping mechanisms, masking her struggles and creating a "fake" persona to fit in [1] - The speaker's leadership aspirations were initially thwarted by perceived inadequacies, reinforcing the feeling of not being good enough [1] - A turning point occurred when the speaker realized the need to focus on self-improvement rather than comparing herself to others [1] - The speaker embraced her struggles, transforming them into a source of strength and using her experiences to help others [1] Resilience and Personal Growth - The speaker emphasizes that struggles and failures are not defining factors but opportunities for growth and resilience [2] - The speaker highlights the importance of perseverance and rewriting one's own story despite setbacks [2] - The speaker encourages embracing imperfections and viewing struggles as a source of strength and authenticity [2]

So, I've got some good news. Um, and I've got some bad news for you, I'm afraid. So, we'll start off with the good news because we like to stay as positive as we can here at TEDex.The good news is that you're all superheroes. Congratulations. Everyone's childhood dream has just come true.I've just done that for you now. Please be humble about it. Unfortunately, the bad news is that the superpowers that you've got aren't necessarily the superpowers that you might want.Now, you see, the superpowers that we al ...

[Music] Good morning everyone. I want you all to turn to your right. Tell that person you look amazing today.Louder. Now turn to your left. Say to that person, "Today you will change a life." Today.Fantastic. Are you now ready to listen. Okay, come follow me.I want you all to extend your hand. Now close it. Look at it with intent.Slowly open it. Imagine [Music] that was how small my daughter was. Just 1.9% kilos.Her head was as small as a golf ball. I waited for her for 22 years and the doctor told me she h ...

Self-Improvement & Personal Growth - The core message emphasizes identifying and leveraging inner strengths, often hidden or overlooked, as the foundation for a limitless life [3][4][10] - The talk encourages shifting focus from perceived weaknesses to inherent strengths to overcome limitations and achieve fulfillment [10][16] - The framework for uncovering hidden strengths involves naming, taming, sharing, and living by them [11][12][13][14][15] Overcoming Adversity - Personal struggles and challenges, such as mental health diagnoses, bullying, and abusive relationships, can reveal hidden strengths [5][7] - The ability to find meaning and patterns in chaos, exemplified by the Boggle analogy, fosters resilience, creativity, and courage [3][6] - Viewing struggles as opportunities for strength discovery, rather than indicators of weakness, is crucial for personal growth [7][8] Leadership & Interpersonal Skills - Sensitivity and empathy are highlighted as valuable leadership qualities, enabling deeper connections and better understanding of others' needs [8][9] - Recognizing and channeling strengths, while acknowledging potential pitfalls, allows for more effective leadership and innovation [13][14] - Sharing strengths and seeking feedback from others fosters growth and provides valuable perspectives [14][15]

[Music] [Applause] I built my company to 1600 people in seven years. We were also awarded as one of the growth champions by Philippine Daily Inquirer in Statista. But at the height of that growth during the pandemic, I saw the number 22 million pesos in debt.That was the weight sitting on my shoulders as I looked at my team, my family, and the company that I had built from nothing. The world tells you to dream big, but no one prepares you for the nights you feel like your dreams are collapsing. And as the f ...

Core Argument - The speech emphasizes building self-esteem through consistent, small actions ("esteemable acts") to overcome negative self-perception and achieve an "unstoppable" mindset [6][13][16] - It advocates for confronting difficult emotions ("sitting in it") rather than avoiding them, as a means of repairing self-esteem and fostering resilience [21][23] Psychological Insights - Trauma can cause individuals to relive past experiences, impacting their present state [5] - Low self-esteem is linked to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and self-destructive behaviors [10] - Negative self-criticism is prevalent, with an estimated 70% of women and 50% of men criticizing their bodies daily, and 50% struggling with impostor syndrome [15] Practical Strategies - Committing to small, esteemable acts daily, such as making one's bed or showing kindness to others, can challenge negative narratives and build self-esteem [13][14][16] - Acknowledging and processing difficult emotions, rather than avoiding them, is crucial for repairing self-esteem and developing resilience [22][23]

Benefits of Youth Sports - Youth sports cultivate confidence, resilience, and leadership skills [4] - Sports can create a sense of belonging, combating loneliness and self-doubt in children [4] - Teenagers involved in sports exhibit stronger goal setting, emotional control, cooperation, leadership, and social intelligence [11] - Youth sports participation significantly improves children's mental health, as reported by 37% of US parents [12] - Sports participation is beneficial to both mental and physical health [14] Physical Health Impact - Children in sports report better health, greater well-being, and healthier body composition [13] - Sports participation can significantly lower the risk of obesity and other long-term health problems [13] Career and Life Skills - Girls who participate in after-school sports are 50% more likely to land top professional jobs later in life, equivalent to the boost from a university degree [14] - Sports teach resilience, confidence, and leadership, which are valuable in both childhood and later career [15][16] Parental Influence - Parents play a crucial role in inspiring and guiding children to participate in sports [8] - Parents' support and encouragement are essential for children to discover the benefits of sports [8][9]

[Music] [Applause] [Music] my style of mythology ones. I'll start with the first the mythology ones. So, how many of us know Ealabia story.Right. So, who was Ekalabia. Kalabe was an archer right one of the best archers one of the best warriors you know what uh there's a story that Donachara said no to him so when a guru or a teacher says no to you what do you do you skip classes you will say okay fine so you're saying no I'll switch to another topic or something of that sort right what he did he pursued it ...