[applause] In this world, there are two types of fear known to humans. Rational and irrational fears. A rational fear makes sense.For example, a fear of the unknown, which is the backbone of all human fears experienced by everyone. Meanwhile, an irrational fear makes no sense, such as a fear of balloons. Hello everyone.My name is Josh Perez and today we will be overcoming one of, if not the most common irrational fears experienced by humans in this world. And as a society where more and more people have the ...

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Good afternoon everyone. It's an honor to be here. I am Deitani.I'm the founder and CEO of Pinklay, a homegrown modern Indian brand that retails and designs in India and 33 countries globally. If you asked anybody who knows me up and close to describe me, chances are one of the words they'll use is a fixer. I've checked.I like to put things together. Sometimes uh projects, sometimes businesses, and often times myself. And that's why today I want to speak to you about kinsuki.The Japanese art of repairing br ...

Confidence. One of the most misunderstood ideas of our times especially our times. We used to take confidence as a thing that we get after we succeed. Something that we get after we will be having all the answers to the questions.But what if confidence is not the starting point at all. What confidence only comes when we start to move. But we always used to say, I'll do that when I'll be ready. I'll apply when I'll be ready. When I'll be confident.But confidence is not a starting point. We tell ourselves or ...

If you're the most confident person in the room, it's probably not a good thing. >> What can one do to build their confidence? >> I've been around very confident people, former SEALs, US Secret Service. I've never heard anyone talk about it. I think one of the secrets is they don't think about it. They don't give it that much life. I just am. I just are. Stop overanalyzing. Just be you. Just do. Confident people, they have a good circle around them, meaning they're very aware and meticulous of who's around ...

I am an expert in two things. What forgetting where I kept things and second getting scolded for forgetting where I kept things. But jokes aside, today I want to talk about something that many of us kids and teens feel, but almost no one says out loud.What happens to a child who grows up being shouted at in the name of discipline. Let's be honest, in many households, discipline doesn't come with calm words. It comes with high volume and sometimes very high volume.And then this idea that if I shout louder, t ...

[music] [music] Let me ask you this. When you hear the word sexy, what comes to mind? For most, it's a body type, an image, a standard that society has sold us. But I want you to consider something different. What if sexy has nothing to do with appearance? What if sexy is confidence? The kind of confidence that commands respect because it's rooted in integrity. the kind of confidence that doesn't just elevate you but lifts everybody around you because it's grounded in true self asssurance. And here's the tr ...

Mission and Vision - Asta's Self-Defense Academy's vision is to empower girls to face unexpected situations, moving from being careful to being powerful [1] - The academy aims to teach girls how to protect themselves and fight back, emphasizing awareness and mindset over physical combat [1] - The academy's holistic development program includes storytelling with self-defense techniques, mixed martial arts, and high-intensity workouts [1] Training and Impact - The academy's unique "A section" uses storytelling to create scenario-based drills, helping girls develop mental strength and powerful techniques [1] - The training leads to physical and mental changes, helping girls build confidence, handle stress, and recover from trauma [4] - The academy emphasizes discipline and perseverance, inspiring students to become unstoppable [7][8] Key Lessons and Values - The academy believes that courage is more important than the fear of failure, and satisfaction is more valuable than money [11][12] - The academy focuses on social work, training underprivileged ladies and girls [12] - The academy encourages individuals to become the change they want to see in the world [13]

Have you ever changed the way you dress, speak, or even laugh just to be accepted. I have. My name is Halen Fong, a grade 11 student who went from being someone who was constantly trying to fit in to standing here today confident myself and speaking to all of you.So why is staying true to yourself so difficult in today's society. I mean, every single day, our choices, what we wear, what we say, who we hang out with are all influenced by others. Whether it's trends, social media, your friends, or even your f ...

Teaching Method Evolution - Traditional lecture methods are becoming less effective for Gen Z students due to technological advancements [2][3] - Active learning strategies, such as writing activities and short engaging videos, improve student focus and engagement [17] - Incorporating props, real-world examples (Netflix, Game of Thrones), and creating a safe environment enhance student learning [10][11][12] Frameworks for Enhanced Learning - The "writing shapes thinking" approach, used since the late 1980s, can be applied to computing education [8] - The AGES model (Attention, Generation, Emotion, Spacing) helps students remember content better [9][10][11][12][13] Impact of Active Learning - Active learning methods improved success rates in a first-year unit by 13%, increasing from 63% to 76% in a 2,000 student cohort through 2023 [18] - Digital learning is not just a backup plan; short videos can achieve high engagement rates (75-77%) [15][16] Adapting to Student Needs - Face-to-face lectures are important for first-year students to build confidence, while third-year students may prefer online videos for employability [18][19] - Educators should reflect on why they teach, how they teach, and who they are teaching for, rather than blaming students for disengagement [23]