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Beyond the Spotlight | Alifa Aqilla Herfiza | TEDxKBS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-11 15:25
Core Message - Resilience is not about pretending everything is okay, but about staying and rising with courage and wisdom [3][4] - Resilience is built, not innate, and grows through facing rejections and failures [4][11] - Failure is feedback, and mistakes are lessons, indicating growth, not falling behind [12] Personal Journey & Turning Point - The speaker initially faced repeated losses in singing competitions, leading to self-doubt [5][6] - A turning point occurred when the speaker entered an international competition despite initial hesitation [7][8] - During the international competition, the music stopped mid-performance, but the speaker continued singing a cappella [9][10] Building Resilience - Resilience is like a muscle that strengthens with each rejection, failure, and temptation to quit [11] - Success is not a straight path but a roller coaster with turns and stops [12] - Even a small glimmer of hope can shine brightly [13]
The power of getting it wrong | Ali Majeed | TEDxSunmarkeSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-06 15:22
[Music] Next up is a 17-year-old A-level student from Pakistan who approaches problems with precision, insight, and empathy. With a passion for mechatronics engineering and interest in the UKMT, he opens a conversation often overlooked, growth behind failure, and why it's time to look beyond success. Please put your hands together for Ali Majid.[Applause] [Music] Success is loud. It comes with claps, podiums, medals, high scores, and filtered Instagram posts. We grow up chasing it.We're taught to aim high, ...
You've Been Lied To About Success | Bismah Ahmed | TEDxFoggyBottom
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-05 16:13
[Music] [Applause] That's the sound that you hear when your voice breaks in a room. And when you have no voice in a room, you forget how powerful you really are. I have been through a lot in my life. It's really hard to talk about. It's really hard to be vulnerable. And that's why this is so special to me because it's helping me break out of that barrier as well. But ultimately, I want to thank God for having me be a vessel for so many firsts. uh being the first Muslim and South Asian Miss DC, being the fir ...
When Ideas Don't Mix | Alaa Jarrar | TEDxHashemite University
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-05 15:15
Business Transformation & Strategy - The company transitioned from engineering to entrepreneurship, identifying a need to integrate technology with various sectors like fintech, healthtech, and edtech [1] - Initially focused on supplementary education for high school students (Tawjihi) in Jordan, the company expanded its vision to encompass broader educational partnerships and a pan-Arab presence [2] - The company shifted its focus from academic subjects to empowering students, recognizing the importance of enabling students with knowledge and skills [2] - The company rebranded from "science, knowledge, and empowerment" to "an empowered Arab generation," reflecting its expanded regional focus and emphasis on empowerment [2] Challenges & Failures - The company faced initial product failures due to a mismatch between their vision and user needs, requiring a complete overhaul of their approach [1] - Marketing efforts initially failed to attract users, despite widespread outreach, indicating a disconnect between the company's messaging and the target audience [1] - The company struggled with scaling, with the founder initially handling multiple roles, highlighting the challenges of early-stage startups [1] - The company's initial business case projected 5,000-6,000 students, but the first course only had four students, demonstrating a significant gap between expectations and reality [1] Growth & Success - The company learned from failures, adapting its strategies and communication to better resonate with students and create a more engaging online learning experience [1] - The company achieved breakeven after five to six years, indicating a long and challenging path to financial sustainability [2] - The company leveraged the COVID-19 pandemic to raise awareness of e-learning, although it also faced negative feedback regarding the quality of forced online education [2] - The company has grown from four students to over 30,000 students in 10 years, signifying a substantial increase [2]
Heart Surgery at 18: Facing Failure | Deli Szilagyi | TEDxAISB Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-04 16:59
[Music] [Applause] Does failure lead to success. Well, research shows that you would overwhelmingly think that it does much more than in reality. According to a metaanalysis of 11 different studies, participants predicted that 50% of overdose survivors would seek treatment.In reality, only 16% did. And this overestimation is true for lawyers and for nurses and for teachers. at 30 and 40 and 20% when they make a mistake.And so why is this. Well, I believe the heart of the problem stems from this saying that ...
Failing 58 Times to Become a Champion | Carl Framptom | TEDxBlack Mountain
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-04 16:51
[Music] [Applause] Um, how many failures does it take for you to become a success. For me, that number was 58. 58 times I failed as an amateur boxer or a professional boxer.My name is Carl Frampton. As I said, a former professional boxer in the super bantamweight division. I won titles such as a Celtic, Commonwealth, European.Um, I then became the first uh fighter from sorry, the second fighter from Ireland to win or to become a unified champion after Steve Collins. I then moved up a division and became the ...
The failure you'll never know you needed | Maria Bechara | TEDxJesus&Mary School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-04 15:27
Raise your hand if you've ever worked insanely hard for something. Totally sure it was going to pay off. If your hand's still down, you're either lying or you don't care.Probably both. Well, we've all been there. Even if you don't like to admit it.So, let me take you back to the time I went all in. For months, I prepared relentlessly for Harvard Model United Nations. I prepared every resolution and I rehearsed every detail until it felt like second nature.So I put everything I had into those four intense da ...
Make Your Own Luck
Garry Tan· 2025-07-31 15:00
Risk & Opportunity - Avoiding risks due to comfort can cost more than any failure, especially for highly skilled individuals in tech where the upside can be in the billions [5][6] - Taking risks is essential for founders to get funded, build billion-dollar companies, and change the world [5] - Missed opportunities can provide courage and knowledge for future success [15] - One risk could change one's trajectory [17] Mindset & Perception - Belief in being unlucky can lead to tunnel vision, causing one to miss opportunities [9] - Lucky people expect good things, keeping their minds open to see shortcuts and opportunities [9][10] - Setbacks should be seen as redirects and chances to discover something better [12] - Bad luck can force resourcefulness and teach lessons that comfort cannot [13] Pivoting & Resourcefulness - Lucky people pivot when faced with bad luck, seeing setbacks as opportunities for something better [12] - Bad luck forces resourcefulness and pushes individuals to new places, teaching valuable lessons [13]
3 letter word made me write a letter to the Prime Minister | Shikha Khanna | TEDxMaharashtra College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 15:57
Core Message - The central theme revolves around the power of "yes" in overcoming obstacles and achieving success [23][25] - The speaker shares a personal narrative to illustrate how embracing opportunities and challenges led to personal and professional growth [1][2] Personal Journey & Transformation - The speaker recounts childhood struggles, including academic challenges and family issues, highlighting resilience and perseverance [3][4] - A turning point occurred when the speaker pursued arts, leading to academic success and discovering a passion for photography [5][6] - The speaker established a successful career as a baby photographer, becoming a recognized figure in Delhi [7][9] - Motherhood led to a period of self-doubt and isolation, requiring significant effort to overcome [10][11] - The speaker pivoted during lockdown by teaching photography online and initiating a project to honor mothers' stories [12][14] Project & Impact - The speaker organized an event to host mothers from around the world, facing challenges in securing sponsorship [15][16] - The Prime Minister's Office provided a letter of support, acknowledging the value of honoring mothers [18][21] - The event was a success, fostering connection and shared experiences among the mothers [21][22] - The speaker aims to continue honoring mothers' stories and advocating for their recognition [22] Types of "Yes" - The speaker identifies different types of "yes," including stubborn, habitual, reluctant, and a "yes" to a "no," emphasizing the importance of each in navigating life's challenges [23][24]
Criticism isn't rejection, rather an opportunity to grow | Zaiba Sarang | TEDxMaharashtra College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 15:57
[संगीत] मिल ही जाएगी मंजिल भटकते भटकते मिल ही जाएगी मंजिल भटकते भटकते गुमराह वो हैं जो घर से निकले ही नहीं हाउ मेनी ऑफ यू वांट टू बिकम एन एंटरप्रेन्योर प्लीज रेज योर हैंड्स कोई नहीं और हु आर ऑलरेडी एन एंटरप्रेन्योर वाओ दैट्स ग्रेट ग्रेट। जनरली मोस्ट ऑफ द पीपल थिंक कि एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप का मतलब फ्रीडम, सक्सेस, पैसा होता है। लेकिन बहुत कम लोग आपको एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप का वो साइट बताएंगे व्हिच इज नॉट सो ग्लैमरस जो आपको Instagram के रील पर भी नहीं मिलता। वो पार्ट जहां पर एंटरप्रेन्यर्स रातों को 3-3 बजे तक जागते हैं। ...