Hello everyone. I'm excited to be here and share my perspective with you. Uh understand our limits and maybe break the limits.So I'll start with my own story. The wind was sharp, the air thin, and each breath felt borrowed. At over 4,000 meters on Mount Tubul, the highest peak in North Africa, your world narrows to one simple question.Why are you here. My legs achd. My lungs burned.Every cell, every cell in my body screamed, "Stop. Just stop." And yet somewhere between the snow and the sky, another voice th ...

So it's clear. >> As a child, I'd visit Bangladesh every single year. And I remember when I was around 8 years old, I noticed that my cousin was sneaking into the attic. I found that strange. So I asked him, "Can I come with you. " He said, "Sure. " So to get in, I had to put my foot on the doororknob, grab the top of the door, and pull myself in. And when I got in, I noticed that it was pitch black. He turned the light on. And I feared what any parent might fear, a hidden stash. It was worse, a box. And in ...

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the stage Joe Osawawaii. >> Growing up as a kid in Nigeria, I thought leadership was about titles because um back home we are big on titles even till date. you turn on the the news, you hear big names like chairman, orga, chief, and all the rest.So, growing up, I thought it was all about position titles that makes you a good leader. But my first real lessons on true leadership wasn't from all the titles in the media or these positions. But it came from my mom. Yes, my mom. U ...

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 ...