[applause] What if I told you that the skills you need to overcome life's greatest challenges can be found in the simplest of places, a field, a tennis court, or even a running track. Sports have an incredible way of teaching us lesson that sticks. Not because someone tells us what to do, but because we experience them firsthand.Picture this. A young girl with big dreams holding a tennis racket that was almost as tall as her. Her name was Serena Williams.She practiced for hours every single day while facing ...

[applause] Let me start with a moment from my own life. Once when I was walking on the street, a stranger tried to brush my shoulder and grab my arm. My body froze. I wanted to push him away, but I couldn't. I just clutched my back, walk fast, holding back tears. That night, I cried under my cover, feeling useless. I couldn't even protect myself. We've all had moments like this where we just want to disappear. Maybe you mix up a word in class and everyone laughed. Maybe you fought with your best friends and ...

[music] Good morning. [cheering] I'm so excited to be here. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be back on the campus of Penn. I am Dr.. Holly Hatcher Frasier. I'm a graduate of the GSC, the Graduate School of Education. But some of you may better know me as Dr.. Holly from a little TV show I did called Dance Moms. And I had the fortune of doing that show for seven seasons. And I have to say I'm looking out at the audience today. And I'm excited. I'm grateful. But most importantly, [sighs] I'm having a l ...

Core Argument - The traditional advice of "being yourself" may be limiting and can hinder personal growth [1][2] - The speaker advocates for actively "leading yourself," which emphasizes change, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and rectifying mistakes to become a better version [10][11] Supporting Evidence & Examples - The speaker's personal experience of missing opportunities due to procrastination and self-doubt when trying to "be themselves" [3][4][5] - A survey indicated that over half (more than 7 out of 13) of teenagers surveyed lacked self-confidence, and 11 overthink about the future, highlighting a common issue [6] - Basketball legend Kobe Bryant's transformation into his "Black Mamba" alter ego as an example of changing oneself to overcome challenges and achieve success [7][8] Psychological Concepts - "Being yourself" can induce a fixed mindset, hindering the ability to embrace change and acknowledge mistakes [8][9] - Leading yourself allows a person to take full control and rectify mistakes [11] Alternative Advice - The speaker suggests "Lead yourself" as an alternative to "Be yourself," emphasizing change and personal growth [10][11] - A quote from Roomie, an ancient Persian poet, "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world Today I'm wise, so I am changing myself," reinforces the idea of self-improvement [12]

work out for 30 minutes a day and you’ll be stronger than almost anyone you know.read for 20 minutes a day and you’ll be more knowledgable than almost anyone around you.journal for 10 minutes a day and you’ll understand yourself better and be happier than 90% of the human population.the bar for a good life has always been embarrassingly low. what matters is showing up every day and watch how that alone compounds itself. ...

I’ve rotated around the sun 32 timesAnd I can tell you, I certainly haven’t done everything rightBut for the first time in a long time.I’m happy.Genuinely.Did I expect to be where I am today?Not in the slightest.But if I could go back 10 years, or even 5 years I’d tell myself 3 things.The first, when you’re younger say yes to your friends more. Go on spontaneous trips. Don’t pass up on a night out with your friends. Stay up late and just shoot the shit, the money you barely have, fuck it spend it and make a ...

This is your canvas. You have freedom to use and apply any color you want. Each color you choose represents your self-expression and personality.Red for passion, yellow for happiness, green for growth, blue for peace and openness, and purple for spirituality. No matter what color you choose, only you who can value the artwork, the masterpiece, hence your canvas. But here's the reality.Too often we let other people put their hands on our canvas, changing the color, distracting the mood and changing the idea ...

So hello everyone. [applause] Thank you so much for coming up here today and it is such an honor to be the [clears throat] opener of this year TED fixing your journey. In today's event, you're about to hear ideas and stories that [clears throat] probably would change your whole perspective of how you see the world.But before I get into that, I would like to talk about something that we all chase af. Have you ever told yourself, "I'll be happy when when I get the scholarship to study abroad? When I land the ...

Personal Development & Productivity - Prioritize early mornings to control the start of the day [2] - Maintain physical strength through regular exercise [2] - Engage in daily walks for mental clarity [2] - Focus on high-impact tasks over busywork [2] - Embrace continuous self-improvement [2] Financial & Life Strategy - View money as a tool, not a defining characteristic [2] - Protect sleep as a valuable asset [2] - Choose long-term goals over short-term gratification [2] - Take calculated risks [2] - Acknowledge that progress is individual and ongoing [1]

if i could talk to my 20 year old self, i’d tell him a few things:• wake up early and own the first hour of your day• lift a few times a week and stay physically strong• walk daily to clear your head and regulate your mind• eat real food and cut the things that drain your energy• protect your sleep like it’s your first asset• read more than you scroll• pick something that matters and obsess long enough to get good• avoid drama and noisy people• show up consistently even when nobody notices• choose long term ...