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You're not lazy, just mismatched | Siphiwe Moyo | TEDxUniversityofJohannesburg
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-26 17:01
Main Argument - The core message revolves around the idea that perceived laziness might actually be a mismatch between an individual's skills and the environment they are in [1][11][12][19] - The presentation advocates for re-evaluating the label of "lazy" and instead focusing on creating environments where individuals can thrive [15][16] Factors for Individual Flourishing - Competence: Individuals need to feel capable and skilled in their roles to be motivated and engaged [12][13] - Autonomy: Employees are more motivated when they have a degree of independence and control over their work [13] - Relatedness: People thrive when they feel connected and valued in their workplace relationships [14] Recommendations for Leaders - Pause and examine the environment before labeling someone as lazy, ensuring it provides the necessary tools and support [15][16] - Enable fit by shifting individuals to roles that better align with their strengths and passions [16] - Clarify expectations, provide feedback, and foster a positive physical and psychological environment [16] Recommendations for Individuals - Acknowledge when a situation is not working and identify the mismatch [17] - Actively create a better fit by making small changes or planning an exit to pursue a more fulfilling career [18] - Take action to create a career that aligns with one's passions, as failing to do so may lead to settling for an undesirable career [18][19]
The importance of prioritizing your curiosity | Koharu Takemura | TEDxYouth@OtsumaNakano
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-25 16:24
Core Idea - Prioritizing curiosity is a significant driving force and motivation for achieving goals [11] - Following interests can lead to discovering one's greatest strengths [12] Personal Development & Learning - Experiencing different cultures broadens one's sense of value [7] - Teaching others is a valuable learning experience [11] - Being able to speak a second language was a special thing [4] Experiences - The speaker transferred to GLC (Global Leaders Course), an international course with more English classes [2] - The speaker participated in debates, French classes, Model United Nations, and became an admission staff member [5] - The speaker studied abroad in Florida, United States [6] - The speaker volunteered twice as a teacher helper, once in the US and once in Japan [8][9] Statistics - Approximately 15% of Japanese people speak a second language fluently [3]
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-11-24 02:22
RT THE HUNTER ✴️ (@TrueGemHunter)The human soul dosen't endure pain for no reason.If you started Quacking on @wallchain and it's not going great for you. DON'T STOP. Keep working.💪 Endure hard times to have beautifull future 💚Create high quaility content, keep being consistent, results are coming https://t.co/yJfBLVRnZi ...
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-11-24 00:39
Motivation & Perseverance - The industry emphasizes the importance of perseverance and continuous effort, even when facing challenges on platforms like @wallchain [1] - The industry suggests that enduring difficulties is necessary for achieving a positive future [1] - The industry highlights the value of creating high-quality content and maintaining consistency to achieve results [1]
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-11-23 23:38
RT THE HUNTER ✴️ (@TrueGemHunter)The human soul dosen't endure pain for no reason.If you started Quacking on @wallchain and it's not going great for you. DON'T STOP. Keep working.💪 Endure hard times to have beautifull future 💚Create high quaility content, keep being consistent, results are coming https://t.co/yJfBLVRnZi ...
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-11-23 23:23
The human soul dosen't endure pain for no reason.If you started Quacking on @wallchain and it's not going great for you. DON'T STOP. Keep working.💪 Endure hard times to have beautifull future 💚Create high quaility content, keep being consistent, results are coming https://t.co/yJfBLVRnZi ...
A decade of playing the world | Johanna Pirker | TEDxMedUniGraz
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-21 16:01
Game Development & Inspiration - The gaming industry seeks new inspiration by stepping outside comfort zones, learning through failure, and exploring unfamiliar territories [3] - The speaker challenged themselves to "travel" through video games, playing games from nearly 200 countries [6][7] - The speaker found that people often don't know the country of origin or developers of their favorite games [8][9][10] Cultural & Historical Significance of Games - Games can represent a country, feature strong characters, and tell personal stories, offering cultural and historical immersion [15][16] - Games serve as a window into other perspectives, fostering empathy by allowing players to take on different roles [17][18] - Indie games innovate through game mechanics and technology, offering potential for reuse in education and therapy [18][25] Challenges & Preservation - Many recommended games are difficult to find or play, highlighting the need to preserve games as cultural and artistic goods [26][27] - The industry should treat games as cultural and artistic goods, archiving and conserving them like art and books [27]
The True Source of My Motivation
Motivation - The individual was motivated by the challenge and real-world testing of their abilities [1] - The individual enjoyed the daily scoring and feedback on their performance [1]
Post-its, Caesar and Doing | Ditipriya Chakravarty | TEDxGIIS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-19 16:50
Spencer Silver was a chemist who specialized in creating adhesives. He set out with a simple goal to create an adhesive strong enough to be used in aircraft construction. Unfortunately for Mr.. Silver, not only was his um adhesive not strong enough for airplanes, it was actually categorized as low tac. But years later, his colleague Arthur Fry found a use for it. and together they gave us something that many of us can't imagine life without the post-it note.This redirection shaped the remainder of Silver's ...
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Andrew Tate· 2025-11-18 16:17
Here’s some motivation for you. https://t.co/qocA2T5ABv ...