Career & Self-development - The speaker emphasizes the importance of viewing scarcity as an opportunity for innovation and resourcefulness [1][5] - The speaker highlights the value of volunteering as a means to gain access to opportunities and develop skills, especially when resources are limited [3] - The speaker advocates for embracing opportunities, even when they appear as interruptions, as they can lead to unexpected growth and success [13][15] - The speaker shares the experience of mentoring women and enabling seven of them to win seed capital of R$ 10,000 each to invest in their businesses [10][11] Personal Growth & Resilience - The speaker learned agility by sharing a bathroom with 10 siblings, which required quick adaptation and efficiency [6] - The speaker learned about sustainability from her father, who planted native trees to provide shade and resources in a dry environment [1] - The speaker's early experiences of being called upon to help with tasks instilled a sense of responsibility and provided learning opportunities [1][2][3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of being open to new experiences and saying "yes" to opportunities, even without knowing the outcome [5][7][8]

What do you think makes a successful leader. Yeah, I do think that is being open to all opportunities. That the good ideas can come from anywhere.It can come from a town hall of someone that maybe you've never met because your organization's that big, but they've got a great idea. It can come from those moments of ideiation that happen over coffee right here at the CNBC CEO Council. We've had some today already.Um or on this morning's hike. that the good ideas can truly come from anywhere. ...

「障がいが重すぎるから、養護学校にも入れない」そんな理不尽な現実に立たされた少年が、出会いと挑戦を通じて理事長となり、今では1,000人を超える障がいのある人たちの雇用を支える存在に。 人生を変えたのは、人との出会い。そして、自らもその“出会い”になろうと歩み続けた道のり。このトークでは、障がい、挫折、葛藤を超えてきた山下さんが、「No Charity, but a Chance（保護ではなく、機会を）」という太陽の家の理念のもと、希望と行動の大切さを語ります。 できない理由ではなく、“できる方法”を探す。誰もが社会の一員として輝ける未来へ。それは、あなたの出会いから始まるかもしれません。 At the age of one, he developed polio due to persistent high fever, and became wheelchair-bound. In 1984, he joined Mitsubishi Corporation Taiyo Co., Ltd., an IT company, and became its president and CEO in 2014 a ...

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]

Core Message - The speech emphasizes the importance of reframing past regrets to unlock future opportunities and personal growth [28][29][30][32] - It encourages individuals to confront their regrets, learn from them, and use those lessons to make more fulfilling decisions moving forward [29][30][32] - The speaker advocates for stepping outside of one's comfort zone and embracing unconventional opportunities to live a more adventurous and impactful life [10][19][24] Personal Transformation - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about declining an opportunity to bike across the country, which led to years of regret and shame [1][5][7] - This regret prompted a period of self-reflection, leading to a decision to embrace new opportunities and live more intentionally [10][19][21] - The speaker's journey culminated in leading a trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and ultimately changing careers to work with an organization focused on helping others [11][12][19][20] Social Impact - The speaker's organization has provided rescue to over 3,000 girls who have been trafficked [22] - They have invested in women's programs, reaching more than 40,000 women with feminine hygiene, women's health, and entrepreneurship initiatives [22] - The organization has provided more than 75 million meals to refugees and displaced people [22] - Their partners have planted more than 15,000 churches that are working to transform their communities [23] Future Initiatives - The speaker plans to run seven marathons on seven continents in one week to inspire students and adults to raise over $1 million to fight human trafficking [24][25][26]