[Applause] It was like any other day. I woke up. I got to school and I sat down.I was totally ready to be on my phone while our teacher was distracted with announcements. But this time, it was something special. All students who are interested, please meet in the middle room next week on Wednesday.At the time, I was only in grade 10. I had already given up on my dream of becoming a professional bad player as I filled the trout a years years ago. I had my fair share of hearing team recruitments throughout my ...

Career & Identity - The speaker initially defined herself solely as a tennis player, with her identity heavily reliant on her performance and achievements in the sport [4][5] - The speaker experienced a loss of identity when the pandemic disrupted her tennis career, leading to a decline in motivation and purpose [5] - The speaker's injury and subsequent recovery process led to a rediscovery of her identity outside of tennis, exploring other interests and opportunities [27][28] - The speaker realized that tennis would always be a part of her, regardless of other pursuits, and that she still wanted to play despite the challenges [29][30] Overcoming Adversity & Mental Health - The speaker struggled with handling losses and setbacks, often spiraling and making excuses when things didn't go according to plan [3] - The speaker experienced a panic attack during a tournament due to the intense pressure to succeed and the physical strain of playing with an injury [7] - The speaker sought therapy to address her mental health struggles and took time off from competition [8][9] - The speaker's knee injury and subsequent surgery presented a significant challenge, requiring her to relearn basic movements and endure excruciating pain [21][22][23] - The speaker's ranking dropped significantly during her recovery, leading to doubts and fears about her future in tennis [25] Resilience & Redefining Success - The speaker's friend's remark about not trying during a bowling game served as a wake-up call, prompting her to re-evaluate her approach to failure [11] - The speaker adopted a new plan focused on always trying her best, regardless of the outcome, and fixing her life one step at a time [16] - The speaker redefined success as relative, emphasizing the importance of effort, resilience, and getting back up after failure [34] - The speaker's father's support and encouragement played a crucial role in her decision to continue pursuing tennis despite the challenges [35]

Personal Experience & Impact - The individual experienced profound hearing loss after an assault, leading to the need for a cochlear implant [4][7][8] - The cochlear implant is described as a lifeline, bringing positivity and new opportunities [17][19] - The individual emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptation, and humor as coping mechanisms [20][21] - The experience led to advocacy work with deaf charities and mentoring others considering cochlear implants [18] Cochlear Implant Technology - A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that helps people with severe or profound hearing loss gain access to sound, bypassing damaged parts of the inner ear [11][12] - The technology involves a surgically implanted internal processor and an external magnet that connects to the processor [11] - The sound experienced through a cochlear implant is different from normal hearing, often described as robotic or artificial initially, requiring retraining of the brain [13][14] Accessibility & Advocacy - The individual encountered challenges in the workplace regarding accessibility, including people speaking unclearly or from behind, and feeling ignored when requesting accommodations [16][17] - The experience highlighted the need for self-advocacy and advocating for others with hearing loss [17]

Personal Growth & Resilience - The speaker shares personal stories of resilience, rebellion, and starting over, using different couches as metaphors for life stages and lessons learned [2] - The narrative emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections and vulnerabilities in the healing process [16][17] - The speaker highlights the transformative power of facing one's flaws and allowing vulnerability to connect with others [11][16] Gender Roles & Relationships - The speaker reflects on observing unconventional gender roles in childhood, with the mother as the primary breadwinner [4] - The speaker recounts experiences with different types of relationships, including a seemingly perfect marriage that proved challenging [6][7] - The narrative explores the complexities of love and relationships, including separation and self-discovery [11] Community & Empowerment - The speaker founded Masera Africa, a platform for women to share stories, find resources, and support each other's holistic wellness [13] - The initiative provides a safe haven for women facing poverty and abuse, fostering a community of healing and empowerment [14][15] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for meaningful conversations and collective growth [12][13]

गुड मॉर्निंग एवरीवन। माय नेम इज विनोद सिंह। आई एम अ कोफाउंडर एंड प्रेसिडेंट ऑफ अ कंपनी कॉल्ड कंसीरस व्हिच इज बेस्ड आउट ऑफ यूके लंदन। आई एम हियर टू टॉक अबाउट माय लाइफ जर्नी नॉट बिकॉज़ इट वाज़ अ परफेक्ट और एनीथिंग बिकॉज़ आई थिंक इट कैरीज़ अ वेरी इंपॉर्टेंट मैसेज आउट देयर फॉर अ लॉट ऑफ़ ऑडियंसेस। एंड स्पेशली द यंग जनरेशन। इट्स अबाउट रेजिलियंस। अह वी ऑल हैव लाइफ। वी गेट ऑल द सेटबैक्स। अह समटाइम लाइक नो रियली स्मॉलर सेटबैक, समटाइम बिगर सेटबैक्स एंड आई सी लॉट्स ऑफ़ पीपल गिव अप। एस्पेशली द यंग जनरेशन आई कीप हियरिंग दैट ज ...

[Music] Good evening everyone. I am Xi Wing Ching's daughter. Yes, that's probably how I'm known to those who don't really know me. the daughter of this prominent businessman who have founded Centerline Property Agency and the free newspaper AM730. People think my life must be a breeze. Just inherit my dad's money and his business, find my prince charming, and live happily ever after. It might even look like that on paper. After all, I have now taken on part of my dad's business, and I'm happily married wit ...

Here they are worshiping and honoring a Shia martyr killed 1,400 years ago. But this year after the war with Israel, this ancient ceremony has an added significance, a way for Iranians to show they will never forget and never surrender. President Trump and members of administration have described this war as a total success, that it was one and done, that Iran will never reconstitute its nuclear program, that Iran was effectively defeated.That is not the message we are hearing here. It is not what we are se ...

Hello everyone. I'm Sha Kadaluti from India and I'm pursuing my MBA in Korea University Business School. Here I am standing on the stage, you know, talking with this room full of strangers.Let me tell you a secret. I'm stressed. Yes, but this is a good kind.The kind that shapes my bones, pumps my heart, and gives me that Z to move forward. But not every stress is of that kind. So let me take you back to the moment where I felt the stress was not a good time.In fact, I felt like it's end of the world. I was ...

[Music] No ref, no coach, no rules we didn't make up ourselves. Just four bricks as goalpost, a half flat ball, and kids yelling over each other in three different languages. And just like I did at the beginning of the talk, we all messed up, but we got back up again and tried.And that was football for me at age 10. It wasn't part of any training program. It was behind our building.Rough concrete, flickering street lights, sometimes a neighbor yelling at us when we got too close to their car. But every even ...

Cultural & Societal Observations - South Korea faces immense pressure for perfection, measured by university prestige, salary, job title, and even apartment brand, impacting individual happiness [7] - South Korea has the highest suicide rate among OECD countries, with suicide being the leading cause of death for teenagers, accounting for nearly half of all teen deaths in 2023 [8] - Despite high rankings in university enrollment (75%)[9], global economy (14th), innovation (6th), and culture/art (7th), South Korea ranks low (52nd) in the World Happiness Report [9] - The "nuni" culture in Korea, a constant awareness of others' perceptions, creates pressure to conform and avoid standing out [4][22] - Korean students spend an average of 42 hours a week in private education (Hwan Crime Schools), 18 hours more than the OECD average [5] Personal & Professional Development - The speaker's experience in an international school in Thailand highlighted the importance of understanding over rote memorization [11] - An internship in the US exposed the speaker to a culture that values individual choice, questioning, and experimentation [14][15][16] - The speaker's journey to obtain a work visa involved multiple attempts, showcasing resilience and grit rooted in Korean cultural habits [18][23][24][25] Business & Entrepreneurial Insights - Silicon Valley's culture of launching early, iterating in public, and failing fast contrasts with the pursuit of perfection in Korea [19] - Programs designed to help startups go global often follow templates instead of pursuing genuine insights [20] - The speaker launched a startup focused on inclusivity and cultural connection, aiming to bridge the gap between Korean and global perspectives [21]