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Scaling Mountains, Inspiring Ripples of Change | S. Jaahnavi | TEDxSIS Ajmer Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 15:54
Personal Development & Goal Achievement - The core message revolves around the importance of embracing change, consistency, and adaptability to achieve personal goals, drawing parallels from mountaineering experiences [1][25][26][27] - Overcoming challenges and failures is presented as a crucial part of personal transformation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning [23][24][28][30][31] - The speaker advocates for starting small, being consistent, and adapting to failures as key elements in achieving any goal, whether it's in music, sports, or public speaking [26][27][28] Lessons from Mountaineering - Scaling mountains is used as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges, highlighting the significance of each small step towards reaching the summit [1][2] - The speaker's experiences on various peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Denali (North America), illustrate the diverse challenges and adaptations required in different environments [3][11][15][19] - Mental strength is emphasized as being more critical than physical strength in mountaineering, particularly in situations where exhaustion and the urge to give up are overwhelming [22][23] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker's personal story includes her father's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, which served as a motivation to push her limits and achieve more [15] - The experience of being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest due to age restrictions led to a change in plans and the successful climb of Mount Denali, demonstrating adaptability [18][19] - The speaker shares instances of having to turn back from summits due to illness or bad weather, emphasizing the importance of making smart decisions to preserve life and try again later [29][30] Importance of Continuous Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining a learner throughout life, regardless of age or expertise, and being open to gaining knowledge from others [31][32] - The speaker's father, a mental health doctor, is presented as a role model for staying grounded and always being willing to learn from others [33]
Beyond Pain and Fear Lies the Pattern of Change | Ankit Bhargava | TEDxSIS Ajmer Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 15:54
Core Message - The speaker emphasizes the importance of reframing fear and pain as positive signals for growth and action, rather than negative deterrents [1] - The speaker advocates for breaking down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps to achieve long-term goals, illustrating this with the example of learning new words [1] - The speaker stresses the significance of defining one's "why" to overcome doubts and excuses, using the example of students attending a lecture [1] - The speaker introduces the "RAIN" technique (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) for mindfulness and self-awareness, encouraging introspection before judgment [2] Societal Impact & Technological Influence - The speaker critiques the modern obsession with social media validation, arguing that it diminishes real-life experiences and genuine happiness [3] - The speaker contrasts past values of family and real happiness with the current materialistic focus driven by technology [3][4] Physiotherapy & Healthcare - The speaker highlights the unique role of physiotherapists as "human engineers" who can address issues that other medical professionals may not [5] - The speaker points out that 80%-90% of back and neck pain stems from bad posture, advocating for simple postural adjustments to alleviate pain [5] - The speaker expresses pride in being a physiotherapist, emphasizing the positive impact on patients' lives, particularly those with paralysis [5]
Embrace change, embrace the challenges you are facing. | ZAKIA SULTANA LABONI | TEDxIUB
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:47
Career & Entrepreneurship - The speaker notes a shift in the current generation's focus towards entrepreneurship, contrasting it with the past emphasis on traditional employment [1][2] - Embracing change and challenges is crucial for personal and professional growth, drawing from experiences of adapting to new environments [3][4] - The corporate world, while appearing attractive, is complex and demanding, requiring passion and a sense of purpose to thrive [6] - It's essential to recognize when a job no longer provides fulfillment and to be willing to make a change, as demonstrated by the speaker's career shift after 16 years in the telecommunications industry [7][8] - Financial independence is particularly important for women, and maintaining a career is vital [22][23] Personal Development & Relationships - Creating a work-life balance is important, including taking time off and prioritizing family [11][12][13] - Choosing a supportive life partner is crucial, as they provide unwavering support [14][15] - Continuous self-development, including staying informed about current events and the economy, is essential for professional success [16][17][18][19] - It's okay to experience setbacks and failures, but resilience and determination are key to overcoming them [20][21] - Being a good employee and coworker involves offering support and kindness to others [24][25][26] - Confidence is a valuable asset that can be cultivated through posture, eye contact, and clear communication [27][28] - Education is a lifelong pursuit that provides a foundation for success, even in the face of challenges [28][29]
Contenere moltitudini: la libertà di cambiare | Francesca Michielin | TEDxCortina
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-17 15:56
[Musica] Chi di voi è fan del Signore degli Anelli? Ho bisogno di saperlo. Alzate le mani. Pochissimi. Sono profondamente delusa. Male. Vabbè. No, perché dovete sapere che io sono abbastanza nerd e sono una grandissima fan della trilogia di Tolken, poi resa in maniera cinematografica da Peter Jackson. E tra i tanti momenti memorabili ce n'è uno che è diventato proprio la base meme della mia intera esistenza al liceo. Sostanzialmente ci sono due maghi che sono Saruman e Gandalf che hanno una beef colossale. ...
Robert Redford reflects on things he wishes he could change
NBC News· 2025-09-16 16:10
There's a lot of the way I was raised that I didn't like and I wanted to change and I have and some I like to change that but I can't. >> Such as >> uh my hair. I wanted dark hair.My name I didn't like Redford when I had light colored hair. Oh, your name Redford with the red hair. That's very smart.I like to change that. I like to change the fact that I never could learn how to play the flute. Always wanted to play the flute.Couldn't. I have a toe that's arthritic. I wish it wasn't there so I could jump hig ...
The Hidden Power of Human Alchemy | Kevan Smith | TEDxBrighton
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:21
[Music] What if I told you there was a magical formula that you could use to make your schools your offices, your communities a better place. Well, I've got something even better than magic because it's real. In fact, it sounds a lot like science.It's called alchemy, or more precisely, human alchemy. And I believe it's the key to bringing growth, innovation, and greater community connection here in Brighton and beyond. But before I go into what human alchemy is, I want to tell you how human alchemy came to ...
Starting from Scratch: A Story of Growth, Grit and Grace | Hakanshaa Diwakar | TEDxGIIS Abu Dhabi
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:01
All it takes is a single click, a pivotal moment, a defining moment, one moment of change to alter the entire course of the story. At least that's how it usually goes, doesn't it. For one moment the hero is at their lowest, defeated, disillusioned, drained and the next the plot.The music swells, the tide shifts and the next journey begins. Yet somehow in a quieter, less fantastical, the same route of plastic reality has done. >> Before every single movement that transpires, There is a single step but when i ...
Small Roots, Big Impact: The Power of Giving Back | Dr. Ashwin Fernandes | TEDxSIBM Nagpur
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:36
Personal Journey & Motivation - The speaker emphasizes the importance of leaving a positive legacy and impacting the lives of others, rather than solely focusing on personal achievements and financial success [2][3] - The speaker's experience of working with QS, a global ranking agency, shifted his perspective on the value of education and its potential impact [4] - The speaker's return to his village in Goa revealed the lack of improvement in local schools, prompting a desire to contribute to their betterment [6][7] - Inspiration was drawn from individuals who made significant contributions to their communities through education and infrastructure development [10][11] PAC Foundation & Initiatives - The speaker and his wife co-founded PAC Foundation in 2023 to support rural schools in Goa with basic necessities and improved learning environments [12] - PAC Foundation has impacted 20 schools and 6,000 students in Goa within two years, without government or corporate support [13] - The Goa Super 100 scholarship program was launched to provide 155 fully funded undergraduate tuition fees and hostel accommodations for marginalized students from Goa [14][15] Call to Action & Fundamentals - The speaker encourages young people to return to their roots and contribute to their communities, starting with small actions [16] - Nine fundamentals are shared, emphasizing curiosity, analysis, research, effort, daring, innovation, endurance, and manifestation [17][18][19][20][21]
Turning Passion into Global Opportunities | Amulya Kulkarni | TEDxSDMIMD Mysuru
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:36
Core Message - The speech emphasizes that true success and fulfillment are not found on predefined paths or traditional milestones, but rather in embracing unexpected detours, cultivating meaningful connections, and focusing on personal growth [2][3][6] - The speaker advocates for defining a personal compass based on values rather than following a fixed map of coordinates, encouraging individuals to prioritize purpose over destination [13][30][31] - The speech promotes the idea that failures and rejections are not setbacks but redirections, leading to new opportunities and perspectives [15] Personal Growth & Development - The speech highlights the importance of selflessness and making a positive impact on others' lives as a source of profound fulfillment [9][10] - It encourages continuous learning and self-improvement, advocating for seeking mentors and building relationships that foster personal growth [22][23] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes about motherhood and a daughter's illness, illustrating how life's challenges can lead to unexpected growth and a deeper understanding of oneself [7][8] Embracing Change & Uncertainty - The speech uses the example of Nokia's decline and Netflix's evolution to illustrate the importance of adapting to change and reinventing oneself in the face of evolving circumstances [12][13] - It encourages individuals to embrace detours and unexpected opportunities, sharing a story about a chance encounter on a train that led to representing India at an international conference [16][17][18][19][20][21] - The speaker emphasizes that life's diversions are not glitches but part of the design, often leading to something bigger and better [11][12]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-11 07:20
We do not underestimate the courage it will take to pursue bold change in Europe. But the miserable, defeatist alternative is to surrender the initiative to the hard right https://t.co/cOwPhrJxVq ...