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What gets you out of bed in the morning? | Andrew Platt | TEDxYantai Huasheng Intl School
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-13 16:56
What gets you out of bed in the morning. Is it your mom. Do you set an alarm.Or does do not disturb on your phone wake you up. Is it the sun. Is it your bladder. Is it hunger.Is it a desire to make the most of every moment or the urge to be more. Do any of you just roll over and go back to sleep or at least pretend to. I always used to call this half sleep.How long can you keep it up. Can you roll over for 1 hour, two, five, a whole day. At what point do you just get a little bored and get out of bed.This i ...
Ghetto'da Fine Dining | 2025 | Burcu Önal | TEDxReset
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-12 17:17
Aslında şöyle bir izlemek istiyorum sizleri. Çünkü bugün gerçekten gözlerimde çok farklı bir ışık var. Eee zaten Ali Rıza Bey'in de konuşmasından gayet yaşlı ve duygulu, heyecandan nemli ama gururdan dimdik. Eee, açıkçası, eee, sizler beni bazılarınız MasterChef Burcu Önal olarak tanıyordur diye düşünüyorum. Eee, fakat bugün burada, eee, bu unvanlardan, adımın önüne geçen unvanlardan sıyrılmak için geldim. Ben küllerinden doğan bir kadın şef olarak bu sahnede yer alıyorum. eee üç masalı tarla başında karanl ...
The Beauty of Consistency: Our Journey of Small Wins | Aryan Prasad & Deepak Dang | TEDxMVJCE
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-10 17:58
Problem Identification & Solution - The founders identified loneliness and dissatisfaction among people in Tier 1 cities, who often feel disconnected despite being surrounded by others [1] - The proposed solution is a run club, "Daud," designed to foster social connections and improve mental and physical well-being through group fitness activities [2][3] - The run club integrates running with social elements to make it more appealing and sustainable for participants [3] Run Club Model & Community Impact - The run club started with 30-50 people and grew to over 400-500 participants per run, creating a movement that attracts a diverse crowd [3] - The model includes a run followed by a social venue with music, coffee, and games to encourage interaction and networking [3] - The run club provides a sense of community and family for individuals who have moved away from their hometowns, combating loneliness [3] - Participants have experienced physical transformations, with many running for the first time and achieving significant weight loss [3] Business Philosophy & Growth Strategy - The founders emphasize the importance of acting on ideas promptly and using available resources, rather than waiting for perfect conditions [4][5] - The company focuses on creating a valuable experience for participants, even through small gestures like providing a ₹20 (approximately $0.25 USD) cup of coffee [5] - The company aims to expand the run club concept across India, building on the success and community impact achieved in the first year [3] - The company values consistency, discipline, and continuous effort as key drivers for building a successful community and achieving personal growth [5]
When Passion meets Purpose | Deva Ragaranjan | TEDxBocconiUMumbai
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 17:27
[Music] Thank you all for being here. You could have spent a Sunday morning elsewhere, right. Again, coming and listening to me talk about something that I'm really really looking forward to, right.It's about purpose, passion, and positive psychology. Now, why did I want to talk about this. Right.And this is something that is very very close to my heart, right. And let me take you back around 29 years. Again, I may look 25, but I'm not, right.I'm again I'm around 50 years old but I remember the first time I ...
The Power of Split Second Decisions | Jehan Daruvala | TEDxDAIS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 17:10
Career Trajectory & Achievements - The speaker's passion for motorsport began at age six, watching Formula 1 [2] - Won the National Karting Championship in Microax for carters 12 and below in 2010 [8] - Was one of three winners in the Force India Academy in 2012, leading to racing in the UK [16] - Won the British Karting Championship and the Asian Championship in 2013 [21] - Finished third in the World Karting Championship in 2014 [22] - Transitioned from go-karting to car racing in 2015, initially reaching speeds of 250 km/h in Formula Renault [22][23] - Won the New Zealand Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian to do so [24] - Joined Red Bull Academy and became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race in 2020 [27][28] - Accumulated 18 podiums and four wins in Formula 2 [29] - Tested for McLaren Formula 1 team in 2023 [30] - Competed in Formula E, with cars accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 18 seconds [31] Challenges & Opportunities - Faced initial discouragement and skepticism about pursuing racing as a career [2] - Overcame disqualification in a race that cost him a championship, demonstrating resilience [13] - Secured a spot in the Force India "One in a Billion Hunt" through a wildcard entry [9][11] - Dealt with the pressure of competing against teammates with only one guaranteed spot [17] - Adapted to racing in the rain after initially struggling [18][19][20] - Force India left Formula 1, creating a setback [24] - Did not secure a seat in the desired championship for 2025 after 15 years of racing [32] Personal Development & Family Support - Moved to the UK at age 13 to pursue racing [16] - Maintained education while pursuing racing career [20][21] - Received strong support from family, despite concerns about the dangers of racing [21] - Joined family business and pursued an MBA after racing career [32]
Balancing Passion and Responsibility | Advith Rajkumar | TEDxUnionvilleHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 16:17
Time Management & Prioritization - Finding time for passions is possible even with school, extracurriculars, and responsibilities [1][2][3] - If something truly matters, individuals will find the time for it [2] - Balancing responsibilities and passions leads to better time management and personal growth [11] Experiential Learning & Future Preparation - Experiential learning, like that in the veterinary science program, can give students a better understanding of college life [5] - The speaker is working towards their future through hands-on learning in the veterinary science program [4][5] Music & Emotional Intelligence - Music activities are shown to increase emotional intelligence and social skills [8] - The speaker made a stand to continue choir, highlighting its importance [6][7] Extracurricular Activities & Time Commitment - Extracurricular activities, such as FFA, positive house club, competitions, and theater, require a significant time commitment [9][10] - Balancing extracurriculars with schoolwork can be challenging but manageable [10][11] Passion & Personal Growth - Passions and responsibilities are not opposing forces but work together to make individuals stronger and more well-rounded [13] - Individuals should dedicate even a small amount of time (5-10 minutes) to their passions [12]
Redesigning Your Life: When Passion Becomes Your Compass | Aiesha Asmadi | TEDxIMU
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-30 15:29
It's late afternoon. I'm sitting alone at the doctor's office. The air, it smells like antiseptic. I look around. I realize I'm the last patient here. I shar. Finally, the nurse calls my name. I'm feeling nervous. And I walk into the room. The doctor asked me to sit. She flipped through my notes. She looks serious. Then she stops. She lean over. She grabbed my hand and she gave it a gentle squeeze. And she says, "Aisha, I'm so sorry to tell you this, but you have cancer. " When I heard that, I freeze. I don ...
Passion Is Created, Not Waited For | Tianen Qiu | TEDxNSFZ Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-29 16:53
Education & Personal Development - The talk explores the themes of perseverance, passion, and self-discovery through editing [1] - The speaker, Qiu Tianen, known as "The Midnight Craftsman," emphasizes the importance of making it till dawn [1] - The speaker shares his experience of feeling confused about the meaning of education and learning after the high school entrance examination [1] - The speaker became excited about the possibilities that an international education could offer after attending an information session [1] Academic Pressure & Competition - The speaker's homeroom teacher emphasized the harsh realities of social competition and the need to study extremely hard to get into a top high school [1] - The teacher stressed that getting into a top high school was only the first step toward becoming the best of the best among millions of students taking the National College Entrance Examination [1]
The Power of Not Having a Plan | Priyanshi Sharma | TEDxIIMShillong
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-23 15:40
Career & Passion Discovery - The talk addresses the common desire to have a 5-year plan and questions whether rigidly sticking to pre-conceived plans is beneficial [1][2][3] - The speaker shares personal experiences to illustrate the power of not having a fixed plan and trusting the unknown to discover one's true passion [3] - The talk introduces three practical mantras to help individuals discover their passions, using the speaker's life as a case study [3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of identifying what one doesn't want to do as a crucial step in finding one's true calling [4][5] - The speaker suggests evaluating current career paths by considering whether one aspires to be like their seniors [4] - The speaker shares that discovering what you are meant to do often leads to excelling in that field [6] Practical Exercises & Mantras - Mantra 1: Determine if you want to put in the effort to improve at your current job [5] - Mantra 2: Finding out what you don't want to do is crucial [5] - Mantra 3: The "Design Your Life" exercise involves creating three different "Odysseys" or possible futures, categorized year-wise, to explore different life paths and identify desired elements [6] Importance of Flexibility - The speaker clarifies that not having a plan doesn't mean being aimless but rather being open to taking risks, experimenting, and innovating [7] - The speaker advocates for making plans but not allowing them to limit potential or define one's path, emphasizing the power of rebooting when plans don't work out [7]
Ivy Leagues Aren't The Only Path To Success | Valerie Wong | TEDxKGV School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-21 15:08
[Music] Do you guys have that one person who your parents consistently compare you to? Maybe they're your sibling or your cousin who's gone to a really good school or someone who's making good money gives a certain profession. All of a sudden, there's all this pressure on you to join a university to pursue a profession that is stereotypically seen as the Asian epitome of success. I know I have definitely felt the pressure to join a top school like the IT to serve becoming a doctor, a lawyer, or an engineer. ...