I have been a sound engineer for the last 20 odd years. Um, and in the recent 5 years, I've got more into creating soundsscapes for relaxing. I'm also quite dyslexic, so for me on the for saying things off the cusp and in the moment is quite tricky.So, we've got I think Clive has some questions that he'd like to ask me just to put me in the zone to start with and then I'll flow from there. >> How did sound become important in your life. >> I can remember um looking back quite far to being a child um and my ...

Personal Development & Skill Acquisition - The industry emphasizes the importance of building resilience as an antidote to adversity [1] - Initially, aggression was used as a coping mechanism, but it led to burnout and negative impacts on others [2] - Experimentation with psychedelics provided temporary perspective but did not address underlying problems [2][3] - A 10-day vipassana course was suggested as a means to address suffering [3][4] - Vipassana meditation is presented as a skill-based program focused on developing morality, concentration, and purification of the mind [5] Meditation & Mindfulness Techniques - Morality is cultivated through observing five precepts: abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxication [5] - Concentration is developed by focusing on the breath, observing its connection to the mind and emotions [6][7] - Observing the breath is a way of observing the mind [7] - Purification of the mind involves observing the biological processes associated with emotions, rather than focusing on the content of the emotion [9][10][11] - Vipassana teaches to observe the impermanent nature of emotions and biochemical reactions to change unconscious reaction patterns [11][12] Transformation & Resilience - Completing the vipassana course led to a feeling of peace, happiness, and harmony [12] - Resilience is framed as a skill that can be practiced daily, leading to increased calmness and happiness [12][13]

Take a moment. Think of the last time you felt intense pressure. You were just about to walk into the meeting room and something happened.Maybe a deadline, a decision, a crisis that made you doubt your own capability. Your mind started racing. Your heartbeat went shallow.In that moment, your energy, your clarity, your power slipped away. Still, you gathered yourself up and you entered into into the room trying to look as if everything's fine. But the truth is, even before you entered the room, your tensed v ...

Personal Transformation & Well-being - Individual experienced depression in 2012, leading to a six-month leave from work [3] - Gratitude and positivity, along with support from family and friends, were crucial in overcoming depression [5][7] - Individual trained their inner dialogue like an "inner Chad GPT" using gratitude and positive thoughts [9][10] - Practicing gratitude releases neurotransmitters, promoting a more positive life [14][15] Workplace & Community Impact - Individual created a daily email with positive thoughts, reaching thousands globally within the organization [12] - The daily dose of positivity has created a ripple effect, with recipients forwarding it to their teams, families, and loved ones [12] - Individual's transformation has attracted like-minded people, forming a supportive inner circle at home and work [13] Personal Development & Communication - Public speaking was once an unattainable dream due to stuttering, but music provided joy and happiness [16] - Individual overcame fear of failure, anxiety, and negative emotions in the last decade [17] - The mind is the longest relationship one will ever have, emphasizing the importance of nurturing it with gratitude and positivity [18]

Right after high school, something extraordinary happened. I received a full scholarship to embark on a gap year program. And for those of you who are not familiar, a gap year program essentially means taking a pause [clears throat] or a break from a traditional life.taking a break from classrooms, from schedules, from the traditional educational system to go travel or doing internship or working on something that you're passionate about. Usually people take this after high school and before they were embar ...

RT gaurav (@gaxrav)quit brainrot. unfollow trolls. read essays. go down rabbit holes. have a calendar. maintain a todo list. read old books. watch old movies. turn on dnd. walk with intent. eat without youtube. chew more. train without music. plan for 15 mins. execute. organise your desk. take something seriously. read ancient scripts. act fast. find bread. eat clean. journal. save a life. learn to code. read poetry. create art. stay composed. refine your speech. optimise for efficiency. act sincere. help p ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] When we place a child with good grades, what do we say? >> Smart. >> Smart. Yes. And great leaders. Smart. But nothing stand out. We still want to be kind. We say he's good men. So smart gets the crown, good gets consolation. But recently the CEO of Open AI mentioned, "Kidsbone today will never be smarter than AI. " Smile's gone. We call ourselves smart species. We build cities, spread atom, worked on moon, but smart enough to build nuclear weapons. Not smart enough to stop Smiley ...

Good morning everyone. I would like to start asking you a question. When you think of someone multitasking, what do they look like? Do they look like this? Now, with a show of hands, how many of you know someone like this? And how many of you are this person? Well, a few years ago, that person was me. I was someone who wore multitasking like a badge of honor. I was running multiple businesses, investing in startups, juggling deadlines, being a mother, a daughter, a daughter-in-law, all while being a wife of ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of silence and pausing in a world dominated by noise and constant notifications [1][2][3] - It advocates for incorporating moments of quiet into daily life to improve mental clarity and reduce stress [11][12][13] - The speaker shares a personal journey of burnout and rediscovering the power of silence through experiences like meditation [3][7][8] Practical Applications - The speech suggests practicing the power of pause before speaking, reacting, or responding [11] - It recommends incorporating "noise-free micro breaks" of 2-3 minutes every 2-3 hours [11][12] - Journaling the unspoken inner voice is presented as a powerful tool for self-reflection and mastering quiet [13] - The speech encourages guarding sacred spaces for quiet reflection and recharge [14] Leadership and Organizational Culture - The speech links the principles of silence to effective leadership, highlighting the importance of listening, inspiring trust, and creating psychological safety [15][16] - It suggests that culture changes happen in quiet rooms, implying that reflection and introspection are crucial for organizational development [16] Personal Reflection - The speaker encourages the audience to embrace their silence as a superpower and to share spaces of silence with others [17] - The speech concludes with the idea that true silence is internal and encourages individuals to take time to go within [18]

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