[Music] I want to tell you about the time I almost died. It's midnight on June 7th and a chill runs through my bones. It's anticipation.That scene from Shaw Shank Redemption materializes in my mind where Red, played by Morgan Freeman, says, "I find I'm so excited I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the feeling of excitement only a free man can get. A free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain." I glance out, but my headlamp only illuminates the next 4 ...

[Music] In 2019, I was this close to becoming a homeless former MissUSA. I decided to embark on a very interesting journey. A journey that everyone raves about, glamorizes, and romanticizes.A journey called entrepreneurship. What many people don't tell you about entrepreneurship is that it's very similar to swimming against the current. And that current never lets up, never allows you any progress or any real movement forward.See, in 2017, after spending a year-long reign as the first soldier to win MissUSA ...

Psychological Impact of High-Stakes Exams - High-stakes exams can create significant psychological pressure on young people [2] - Studies show that students who fail high-stakes exams are more likely to experience psychological distress, with 21% in Norway receiving psychological diagnoses and a significant percentage in Japan suffering from depression (57.9% with depression, 19.8% with severe depression) [3] - The importance assigned to these exams can lead to feelings of despair and hopelessness when failure occurs [4] Overcoming Failure and Resilience - Failure doesn't have to define one's life; it can unlock new paths and opportunities [5] - Individuals possess a hidden "reset button" that can be activated by failure [5] - Support from loved ones is crucial in helping individuals reset after hitting rock bottom [7] Designing One's Life and Seizing Opportunities - Life can be designed, allowing individuals to take control and create their desired path [10][11] - Individuals can design their lives by seizing opportunities and determining if they align with their true calling, which requires dedicated practice (10,000 hours) [12][13] - Courage is essential to act on opportunities, and taking small steps forward can redeem past selves [15][16][17] Confidence and Reframing Failure - Self-confidence is a stronger predictor of success than IQ [18] - Failures are often emotional spirals and can be reframed as opportunities to begin again more intelligently [19]

Okay, good evening everyone. Today I'm going to take the opportunity to let you in to a small secret of my life. a collection of my most uninmable moments, my failure resume.As a school principal, I don't really get to often talk about how often I've also failed in life. But today, I want to share with you about the most difficult exam I ever had to give. Any guesses.My driving license exam. It took me about six, yes I said it right, six retakes before I actually got my first driving license. And guess what ...