[Music] Failure. Failure sure is something all of us have felt before. Failure to get the grades your mom asked for. Failure to meet your work deadlines.Then getting yelled at by your loving, caring, and compassionate boss. We've all been there. Except the boss part.I haven't. Well, not yet. How about we jump into a time machine.wind back in time to the beginning of grade 10 to hear my story. My story of failure. So, here we are.It's 2023 again. I was sitting in one of those congested school benches. You kn ...

Communication & Inclusion - Real communication begins with effort and non-verbal cues, not just words [1] - Feeling unfamiliar or unsure is a natural part of trying new things [1] - Failure is not final; it's an opportunity to try again, think, and listen better [3] - Inclusion involves being quiet at times and recognizing small gestures [3] Project SignVerse & Impact - Project SignVerse was born from a moment of understanding and a desire to not repeat past mistakes [3] - 135 students were willing to learn sign language, demonstrating a willingness to care and try [3] - The project started with teaching basics of Indian Sign Language to 9th and 10th graders [1] Personal Growth & Reflection - It took two years to understand that inclusion is not a task to check off, but something to learn again and again [2] - The speaker initially aimed to teach Korean or the power of Mandarin, but shifted to Indian Sign Language [1] - The speaker realized the importance of being present and listening, even without sound [1]

Key Takeaways - The speaker emphasizes the importance of truth-telling in environments where it's often suppressed [1][2] - The speaker shares personal experiences, including being born with a disability and facing societal stigmas [2][3] - The speaker highlights the societal tendency to define inspiration as overcoming suffering, rather than preventing it [7] - The speaker discusses making life decisions based on elimination rather than passion, influenced by family and societal expectations [9][10][14] - The speaker recounts achieving state first rank in engineering entrance exam [13] Overcoming Challenges & Societal Perceptions - The speaker faced challenges in education due to their disability, being denied admission to multiple schools [5] - The speaker's family faced societal judgment and criticism due to the speaker's disability [3][16] - The speaker's skydiving experience was misinterpreted as a source of inspiration, overshadowing efforts to advocate for disability infrastructure [20][21] - The speaker's journey to the South Pole was inspired by another explorer's climate change advocacy [27] - The speaker humorously addresses societal misunderstandings and prejudices faced by people with disabilities [33][34] Humor & Happiness - The speaker advocates for maintaining a sense of humor in the face of failure and adversity [36] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the little things in life [38] - The speaker concludes that happiness throughout life's journey is more important than accomplishments [39]

[संगीत] आई हैव टू टेल यू दैट यू ऑल आर लकी यू हैड अ स्टैंड ट्रोल बिफोर दिस बिकॉज़ माय टॉक इज़ गोइंग टू गेट अ विपन हेवी। फॉर दोज़ ऑफ़ यू वुड डोंट नो आई ड्रू अप इन मैंगलोर एंड आई हैव अ हिस्ट्री विथ एमआई। तो आई एम वेरी हैप्पी टू बी हियर। थैंक यू फॉर हैविंग मी हियर एंड दिस फील्स लाइक होम। इमेजिन चेसिंग आफ्टर अ ड्री फॉर इयर्स। ओनली टू रियलाइज़ ड्यात दी एन्ड गोल दैट यू आर चेसिंग आफ्टर इज़ नॉट क्वाइट व्हाट इज़ थॉट इट वुड बी। आई एम टू शेयर माई जर्नी ऑफ़ फ्रीड फाइन सक्सेस। एंड हाउ आई रियलाइज़ दैट इट्स क्वाइट ऑफन हिडन इनोस एक् ...

Personal Growth & Learning - The speaker initially experienced fear of failure after scoring 196 on a math test, a significant drop from a previous score of 99 [2] - The speaker created a "mistake notebook" to learn from errors, demonstrating a proactive approach to self-improvement [4] - The speaker improved to a score of 98 on a later test, showing progress through learning from mistakes [4] - The speaker realized that setbacks are temporary and that improvement is possible with continued effort [5] - The speaker draws inspiration from Thomas Edison's perseverance, highlighting the value of learning from failures [6] Overcoming Challenges - The speaker's journey emphasizes the importance of facing fears and learning from failures in various fields [7] - The speaker encourages others to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and to persevere in their endeavors [7]

I want to share a confession with you today it's something I haven't really told many people before and certainly not in a forum like this but sometimes I think my career has been a failure I came into Academia to make a difference to try just in a small small way to generate knowledge that helps improve Society but recently I had to actually really depressing realization that every field I've ever researched in my entire career has been deemed to be one in a in a permanent state of Crisis two probably dete ...

Core Argument - Failure is not inherently negative but a learning opportunity and a step towards success [5][7] - Society often fears failure due to the potential for public embarrassment and perceived incompetence [2] - Embracing failure builds emotional strength, adaptability, and encourages innovation [4] Strategies for "Failing Forward" - Shift mindset by asking what can be learned from failure and what factors were in/out of control [6] - Turn failures into actionable steps for improvement [6] - Celebrate effort and risk-taking, recognizing them as growth [7] Overcoming Fear of Failure - Acknowledge that fear of failure often stems from fear of the outcome, not failure itself [2] - Recognize that struggling with failure is a universal experience [4]

Yeah. I mean, if you think about it, after the Soviet Union collapsed, you had the countries of the former Warsaw Pact, Eastern Europe, and they were kind of in limbo. Many of these countries had been invaded either by the Russian Empire, by the Soviet Union.They didn't really have any place. And so it was the right thing to do was to include them in NATO, to make sure that, I mean, there were territorial disputes between a number of these countries, Romania and Hungary and others, to make sure that they we ...

Illusion of Success & Societal Expectations - Social media, society, and personal biases create unrealistic expectations, leading to the illusion of success [1] - Comparing oneself to others without knowing their struggles is a trap, as success requires hard work, discipline, and commitment [1] - External validation should not be prioritized over internal fulfillment and true passion [1] Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Goals - Fear of failure should be reframed as feedback and a stepping stone to success [2] - Perfectionism is a myth; taking the first step and action is more important than striving for initial perfection [2] - Lack of clarity and passion can hinder progress; self-awareness and aligning goals with values are crucial [2] - External obstacles like societal opinions, financial struggles, and lack of resources should not deter one from pursuing their goals [2][3] - Lack of discipline and consistency are major impediments; discipline and consistency go hand in hand [4] - Limiting beliefs and negative self-talk need to be addressed by understanding triggers and seeking motivation [4] Balancing Life & Prioritization - Balancing health, work, family, and friends is essential, but it's impossible to have it all simultaneously; prioritization is key [5]

Core Principle - Resilience is achieved through anticipating potential failures and proactively designing solutions to overcome them [1]