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How self-awareness leads to real growth | Judit Polk | TEDxAmerican Academy Brno
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 15:38
Core Concept - The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where individuals with low competence in an area overestimate their abilities [5] - Conversely, those with high competence may underestimate their abilities [7] Implications for Decision-Making - Overconfidence can lead to poor judgments and decisions [10] - Critical thinking, self-awareness, and questioning assumptions are essential for making better judgments [10][17] Strategies for Improvement - Embrace self-awareness and question one's own knowledge [16] - Verify information and challenge confident assertions [16][17] - Recognize that true wisdom begins with acknowledging what one does not know [17] Confidence and Skill Development - Initial learning can lead to a period of overconfidence, followed by a "valley of despair" when the extent of one's ignorance is realized [12][14] - Continued effort and skill development lead to a more sustainable and realistic level of confidence [15] Importance of Thoughtful Contribution - The world needs more thoughtful voices that think critically rather than just speaking confidently [18]
I had to fake confidence... until I didn’t | Rhianne Macy Zapata | TEDxRizalStreet
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 15:22
Can anybody in here guess how many of us are standing in this red dot as of this moment. Can you give me a number. Am I one only. Yes, one.Okay. But we are actually five in here. Because I am carrying with me my four brothers and sisters, my guardian angels, because I'm what you would call a miracle baby.My mother had suffered from an extreme medical condition which hindered her from conceiving a child. And it was a very depressing moment for both my mommy and my daddy that four babies were formed and four ...
Passion and Perseverance | Sarah Shaheel | TEDxYouth@TCHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 15:05
[Music] Zach Tiki once said that a true passion that burns within your heart is one that can never be put out. If you are truly passionate about something, then there's nothing that can stop you from achieving your goals. Hello everyone.I am Sara Shahil and today I'm here to share some of my experiences on passion and perseverance. What is passion and what is perseverance. Passion is a word that we have all encountered throughout our lives often in discussions about career aspirations and personal interests ...
Power of Fear | Ayesha Mariam | TEDxYouth@TCHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 15:04
[Music] Fear has this remarkable way of shrinking us. For some it may be the fear of heights. For others the fear of small spaces.But believe it or not, for me it's the fear of public speaking. Hello everyone. My name is Aisha and I am here before you to speak to you about fear.Not the kind that makes you jump when the door slams shut, but the kind that sits quietly in your mind, building walls and holding you back from living a fuller life. Together, let's explore how we can confront to this issue and why ...
A Maverick's Blueprint: Connecting Confidence and Goals | Alexia Hoffman | TEDxBrown County Schools
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-11 16:38
Goal Setting & Achievement - The speaker initially aimed to sell $100,000 in real estate, highlighting the importance of setting goals [1][11] - The speaker emphasizes identifying "joy trends" to understand one's true "why" behind goals, suggesting that perceived reasons may differ from actual passions [2][5] - The speaker advises setting a 5-10 year goal aligned with an ideal life, rather than pursuing goals based on external expectations [8][10] Personal Fulfillment & Authenticity - The speaker advocates for vulnerability and authenticity as essential for fulfillment, citing examples of public figures who shared their stories [14][15][16] - The speaker highlights the importance of aligning actions with one's true self for achieving fulfillment [17] Environment & Community - The speaker stresses the significant impact of one's environment and community on mindset, goals, and available resources [17][18] - The speaker shares a personal experience where sharing a goal with supportive coworkers led to encouragement and bigger thinking [19][20] Taking Action & Overcoming Fear - The speaker encourages taking bold action towards one's vision, even without feeling fully prepared [21] - The speaker shares the experience of opening a coffee shop with limited experience, emphasizing the value of real-life learning [21][22][24][25] - The speaker encourages listeners to begin working towards their goals without waiting for permission or feeling completely ready [26]
Tips to Boost your Confidence | Ioanna Xourafa | TEDxNea Smyrni Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-10 16:02
[Music] When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lark at every corner, maybe you heard this advice before. Be more confident. And most likely this is what you think when you hear it.If only it were that simple. But what is confidence. Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and capable.Also known as self-esteem. Add in the optimism that comes when you're certain of your abilities. And then empowered by this.Act courageously to face a challenge head on. This is confidence. ...
The Power of a Compliment | Sadie Roberts | TEDxBrown County Schools
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 15:25
Wow, I love that you took your time to be here today. Whether you're here to support a friend, family, or just for fun, the fact that you're here means that you care about growth and ideas. That's incredible.How did that feel. I just gave you a compliment. Nice, right.That's the power of a compliment. And today I'm going to be showing you why compliments matter, how to give and receive them, how they can turn and how they can turn you to a maverick, an icon, and a genius. Let me tell you a quick story.One d ...
Train Us Like Athletes. Include Us Like Leaders | Sayesha Khurana | TEDxSGNS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:52
लेडीज एंड जेंटलमैन, व्हाट वाज़ योर फेवरेट प्लेस इन योर स्कूल. योर फील्ड और द क्लास। नाउ स्लोली ओपन योर आईज। एंड टेल मी व्हाट वास् इट. द फील्ड ओर द क्लास। आई नो दट इट्स द फील्ड। सो टुडे आई एम गोइंग टू शेयर विद यू दैट हाउ स्पोर्ट्स चेंज्ड माय लाइफ। स्पोर्ट्स इज ऑफन सीन एस अ गेम, अ हॉबी और एन एक्स्ट्रा करिकुलर एक्टिविटी। बट व्हाट इफ आई टोल्ड यू, इट्स सो मच मोर। लेट मी टेक यू ऑन माई जर्नी ऑन हाउ स्पोर्ट्स चेंज्ड माइ लाइफ। एव्री एथलीट वेदर अ बिगिनर और अ चैंपियन लोंस दैट स्पोर्ट्स विद अ फेलियर बट आई स्टार्टेड विद ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-08 01:40
Australian business conditions jumped as sales, profitability and employment surged while confidence also climbed https://t.co/ZmZBIxBMaE ...
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Easy· 2025-07-03 13:14
I'm rooting for you.Everyday I believe you will do better than the day prior.Each moment that passes was a lesson in time, and an opportunity to improve for the moments ahead.You have the ability to win, and you will win.You may doubt yourself but I have nothing but confidence in your future.You got this. ...