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The Power of the Unknown | Barbara van Bergen | TEDxUniversityofGroningen
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 16:51
Overcoming Adversity and Mindset - The speaker experienced a spinal cord injury following a motorcycle accident on October 30, 2006 [1][2][3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of shifting from a mindset of limitations to one of opportunities after the accident [5] - The speaker highlights the power of mindset in shaping one's future and the world around them [29] Sports and Paralympic Journey - Sport played a crucial role in the speaker's life before and after the accident, becoming a central part of her rehabilitation and identity [5][10] - The speaker transitioned from athletics (pole vaulting) to wheelchair basketball and later to para-alpine skiing [10][12][16] - The speaker participated in three Paralympic Games in wheelchair basketball, winning two bronze medals, and later competed in para-alpine skiing at the Beijing Paralympic Games [15][19][20] Role Model and Social Impact - The speaker believes elite athletes have a responsibility to be role models for people with disabilities and society as a whole [24] - The speaker is an ambassador and board member of the Dear Kite Foundation, promoting sports for people with disabilities [26] - The speaker conducts school clinics to inspire children to overcome challenges and embrace essential life skills through sports [26][27]
Passion and Perseverance | Sarah Shaheel | TEDxYouth@TCHS
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 15:05
Core Message - Passion, when empowered, unlocks unexpected strength and resilience [12] - Passion fuels perseverance, imbuing efforts with meaning and overcoming obstacles [12] Personal Growth & Development - Overcoming fear through passion is more valuable than external rewards [9] - Early experiences in facing challenges can build confidence for future endeavors [11] - Passion can be discovered rather than actively sought [12]
Calculating Failure into your Success Equation | Trey Bowles | TEDxPlano
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 16:20
Redefining Success - Traditional societal norms equate success with financial wealth, measured in "dollars and cents," leading to potential anxiety and depression if not achieved [1] - The company advocates for a new success equation: Success = Purpose + Perseverance * Failure, where failure is redefined as learning [2][5][13] - Purpose is defined as personal fulfillment, contentment, or impact, driving daily actions and defining individual success [2][3] The Role of Failure - Failure is essential for growth, innovation, and business pivots, fostering a culture where mistakes are learning opportunities [1][8][13] - Embracing failure leads to catalytic growth, unlocking innovation, and enabling employees to dare to do amazing things [1] - The company used to celebrate failures to encourage continuous improvement and risk-taking [9] Business Strategy and Mindset - Even if the outcome of a business cannot be controlled, the contribution to the process can be, emphasizing commitment and hard work [7] - Surrounding oneself with great people fosters growth, learning, and an environment conducive to success [8] - Authenticity and transparency in sharing failures create camaraderie and encouragement within the company [10][11]
The power of patience, persistence & perseverance | Percival Tussamba | TEDxBrighton
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 16:39
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of perseverance, persistence, and patience, especially in the face of adversity and uncertainty [3][4][10][17][19] - It advocates for celebrating the effort and journey of individuals, particularly refugees, rather than solely focusing on successful outcomes [18][19] Personal Narrative & Context - The speaker shares their experience as a refugee from Angola, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced when forced to leave their home [2][5][6] - The speaker's father's affiliation with the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Kabinda (Fleck) put their lives at risk, leading to their seeking asylum in the UK [6] Perseverance, Persistence & Patience - Perseverance is described as sticking to the game plan [17] - Persistence is defined as pushing through resolutions [17] - Patience is defined as trusting the process and endurance [8][17] Boxing Analogy - The speaker uses a boxing match as an analogy to illustrate the importance of perseverance, persistence, and patience in achieving goals [12][13][14][15][16][17] - The speaker learned that sticking to the game plan (jab and move) is crucial, even when faced with a challenging opponent [14][15][17]
Perseverance: Key to Breaking Limits | Faith Ejih | TEDxSkyline University Nigeria
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 16:20
[Music] I believe that real change happens when you see you need that to the best of your ability irrespective of any limitation you may face or any circumstances that may be holding you down. Growing up, I've always known me. My mom always told me about how I'm a child of parents. She lost two of her twins to premature birth. They were born at 7 months. And those days, you know, maybe she didn't have enough knowhow to keep them to survive. And she died after 7 days. When she went pregnant for me, she gave ...
The Power of YET | Layan Abughazaleh | TEDxInternationalCollegeBeirut
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-01 15:35
[Music] I'm here to tell you my story about how I never gave up on trying to reach the stars. Well, not actually reach the stars. We would definitely need the help of an astronomer.With that, I mean trying to follow my dreams in my heart. It started off in 2023 when I ran for class representative. I'd worked hard on my campaign and was pretty sure that I would win, but didn't.I wasn't very happy about that, but I figured there's no reason to be unhappy when there's always next year. A couple of weeks later, ...
Falling Forward | S. Mya Andriamalala | TEDxWJHS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-30 16:57
In September of 2012, my life changed as I wore what seemed to be a massive spaceship to four-year-old me. I wasn't sure what was happening at the time, but I knew one thing. My role would change complete meat.I would no longer have breakfast at my grandma's every weekend or play with my cousins after church on Sunday. I was saying goodbye to the familiar signs, sights, sounds, and faces of home. At the time, I didn't realize that for the next 13 years, I would be faced with many challenges.moments of confu ...
From Challenges... We Build Succes | Taha Hasel | TEDxSealineRd
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-30 15:49
Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges - The speaker shares a journey filled with difficulties but also opportunities and inspiration [1] - The speaker was diagnosed as a gifted autistic individual with unique intelligence but challenges in memory and physical health [1] - The speaker emphasizes that problems are not obstacles but challenges to overcome, and perseverance can lead beyond expectations [1] Content Creation and Digital Media - The speaker created a paper game in elementary school, later developed it using computer software, and distributed it with the help of his mother and school [1] - The speaker started a YouTube channel with an old phone, facing challenges in design, filming, editing, and internet speed [1] - The speaker currently has over 2 million views on YouTube, with some short videos reaching over 100,000 views and an Instagram reel reaching 1.5 million views [1] Skills and Future Aspirations - The speaker has acquired skills in design, editing, and public speaking, and has experience in advertising [1] - The speaker aspires to further develop skills by learning programming and wants to study multimedia, graphic design, or related fields at a university outside his current environment [1] Challenges and Needs - The speaker faces challenges due to an unsuitable environment for content creation, including unstable electricity and limited job opportunities [1] - The speaker desires an environment that supports achieving dreams and goals, including studying outside his current region [1]
The Day I Thought I Lost It All — But Found 3 Truths | Vijay Kakwani | TEDxSAJS Vasundhara Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-30 15:24
[प्रशंसा] साहिबान मेहरबान कदरदान रेड टॉक में डमरू अरे स्पीकर है या मदारी है ये इंसान अजी ये जो डमरू है ये भी कुछ सिखा के जाएगा तो खुले रखिए रखिएगा अपने दोनों कान नाम विजय प्रोफेशन स्टोरी टेलर और आज जानिए मिली कैसे यह पहचान मेरे साथ चलेंगे तो चलिए आपको आज से कुछ छ साल पहले लेके चलता हूं 12th अक्टूबर मेरी जिंदगी का सबसे बड़ा दिन तब मैं एक रेगुलर कॉर्पोरेट जॉब किया करता था और कहानियां सिर्फ शव के लिए सुनाया करता था। अब इमेजिन कीजिए कि आज आपका कोई बहुत बड़ा दिन है। सीईओ के साथ कोई बड़ी मीटिंग ड्रीम जॉब के लिए फ ...
"Non chi comincia, ma quel che persevera" | Pietro Catzola | TEDxYouth@AlberghieroRosmini
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-27 15:33
“Non chi comincia, ma quel che persevera” è il racconto autentico di un viaggio, reale e simbolico, che parte dal mare e attraversa luoghi e scelte straordinarie. Pietro Catzola, Marinaio e Cuoco dei Presidenti della Repubblica Italiana, condivide la sua storia fatta di disciplina, passione e impegno, per ispirare i giovani a credere nei propri sogni. Un invito a salire sul “treno della vita” quando passa, senza paura, con il coraggio di chi sa che ogni meta si raggiunge passo dopo passo. Di origine sarda, ...