Please ignore your surroundings right now and become completely absorbed with what I'm saying. I want you to become aware of that moment from your past when you were in love with someone special, perhaps secretly in love. Who was this person. How did this person look like.Where did you meet. Now I want you to pretend something. I want you to pretend that you are 80 years old.And just for today, you wake up in your 20 or 30 year old body. You get to relieve this day for one last time. and you go back to that ...

In life, I wear two hats, a writer and a public speaking instructor. Talking about pressure, huh. Also, I may or may have not been forced by my students to do this.So, if you see me doing this, please know that I need to be rescued. But let's go back to the hats. As someone who writes for a living, I get into peculiar predicaments.You are observing one today. Other side hustle that I have is I officiate weddings. And the story I'm about to tell you is from my wedding.The very first wedding I officiated. Let ...

Storytelling & Impact - Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts or statistics, serving as tools for connection, memory, and learning [1] - Every story matters, even the smallest ones, as they can create the biggest change [11] - Sharing stories can change someone's tomorrow [13][15] Personal Growth & Resilience - Hardships are gifts that provide strength, empathy, and direction [10] - One cannot change their story but can reframe how they tell it [10] - Barriers can become bridges, and one's culture and background can be superpowers [12] Empowerment & Authenticity - The world needs individuals to shine and be bold, not to shrink [14] - Sharing one's story helps others find theirs [14] - Instead of trying to fit in, one needs to stand out [13] Lessons Learned - Feel your story, learn from it, and lift from it to inspire others [11][12] - When life flips you, flip it back by feeling it, lifting it, and powering on [12]

[Applause] [Music] I left Korea by myself when I was 16 to move to America because I always felt that my opinionated self was too much for Korean people. At 31, I left my marriage because I woke up one day and realized I deserve better. Eventually, I walked away from a highpaying tech job after a decade of successful career at Meta, Netflix, and Tik Tok to start a beauty marketing agency with the goal of making K beauty mainstream in North America.And I just sponsored Tony Awards. Um, I'm also launching an ...

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of cultivating an "expedition mindset" to navigate life's challenges and enhance personal growth [4][5] - This mindset comprises three key components: courage, awareness, and a sense of adventure [6] Key Components of the Expedition Mindset - Courage is defined not as the absence of fear, but as the faith in one's capabilities to overcome adversity and uncomfortable situations [9][10] - Awareness involves attentiveness, patience, and the ability to recognize and respond to the needs and emotions of oneself and others [14][18] - A sense of adventure is presented as a fundamental human desire for exploration and discovery, enriching life and fostering personal growth [21][22] Practical Applications - The speaker shares personal anecdotes from polar expeditions to illustrate the application of these principles in extreme situations [1][8][15] - The speech suggests that these principles are applicable to everyday life, helping individuals overcome obstacles, deepen relationships, and embrace new experiences [5][20][26]

[Music] [Applause] [Music] Good day everyone. You know, they'll always say, "Grab the bull by the horn. Grab the bull by the horn. Grab the bull by the horn." But the thing they'll never tell you is what to do with it. motivational speakers.Huh. Beware their sweet talks. A man was just, you know, walking in his own, minding in his own business.A beautiful, lovely day. But then he heard something. Someone was using those same words.He was like, "If you want to be great in life, you got to grab the bull by th ...

Salam allayikum. What another wonderful morning in the city of Abu Dhabi. I'd like to start with a quick raise of hands.How many of you are in a in a family WhatsApp group. That's what I thought. And there's one rule all of you know.you can't leave. And if you even thought about it, that's a family crime. You miss a picture of the cat in the garden.You're doing something wrong. And there's always that link from mom that, you know, it's a very specific link or a sticker that's just we're so used to. And the ...

Career & Entrepreneurship Insights - The speaker initially faced joblessness after graduation and later after leaving the armed forces, highlighting the challenges of career transitions [1][2] - The speaker rejected traditional job offers to pursue a self-defined path of freedom, purpose, and ownership, emphasizing the importance of intrinsic motivation [5][6] - The speaker launched two startups in 5 years, demonstrating the potential for success through entrepreneurship despite initial doubts and lack of resources [8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand and identity independent of corporate titles or uniforms [6][10][15] Strategies for Personal & Professional Growth - The speaker advocates for a "100-hour investment" to start something new, suggesting that consistent small actions lead to significant progress [18][19] - The speaker introduces the "one, 10, and 100 rule of courage," emphasizing the need to embrace rejections and trials to achieve dreams [19][20] - The speaker proposes the "dual identity bridge," where individuals leverage their current resources to fuel their chosen path, gradually transitioning to a new identity [21][22] - The speaker highlights the importance of consistent, uncomfortable actions over perfection or permission in achieving transformation [17] Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience - The speaker acknowledges the inner conflict between safety and boldness, emphasizing the need to overcome fear and societal expectations [9][15] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of resilience, clarity, and consistency in pursuing one's dreams, even in the face of setbacks [10]

[Music] [Applause] Before I begin today, I'd like everyone present here to please stand up. Now, I'd like everyone who's ever felt nervous or anxious before doing something that you really wanted to, but just couldn't because of that feeling. That feeling that pulled you back down.Please take a small step forward. Wow, I love the number of people who just had the courage to accept it. Perfect.You'll know why I made you do this in just a few minutes. Please have a seat. [Music] Now, I'd like to ask you if th ...

[Music] You are the single most requested guest. >> And let me tell you, this has not been easy because we went to some hard places. But I don't think we'll ever talk about anything more important than this.Cuz it's not fear that gets in the way of us being brave with our lives and our work. It's the armor that we reach for to self-protect when we're afraid. And the hardest work is being aware of what is my armor when I'm afraid.>> Is that automatic. >> Oh no. That's a train.>> And what about vulnerability. ...