Hi everyone, my name is Gerjin. Many people know me as the participant in the exciting offer season 6. But today I would like to reintroduce myself.I'm from Malaysia and I'm an ordinary girl who did law caught to the bar in UK and Malaysia and I'm currently working as a litigation lawyer. On social media, I might look like a young and successful person, but if I'm honest, most of my life hasn't felt like a list of achievements. Comparing to the people around me and to myself, I'm not the smartest, the prett ...

Storytelling & Filmmaking Insights - The speaker emphasizes the power of storytelling and its impact on communication and opportunities [1] - The speaker shares personal experiences with failures, highlighting their importance in driving future aspirations [1] - The speaker discusses the journey of self-discovery and finding one's purpose in the world, particularly in the context of visual arts and filmmaking [1][2] - The speaker reflects on the influence of societal trends, such as the hype around computer engineering in Bangladesh, and their impact on individual choices [1] - The speaker explores the concept of differentiation in storytelling, emphasizing the importance of unique contributions and perspectives [2] - The speaker shares experiences in the film industry, including working with renowned directors and creating films that explore complex human emotions and societal issues [1][2] - The speaker discusses the research process for character development, particularly when dealing with sensitive topics like Alzheimer's disease [2] - The speaker highlights the power of cinema to provoke thought and challenge viewers' perspectives, even among criminals [3] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and practice in filmmaking, including both technical skills and understanding audience reception [3] Personal Growth & Inspiration - The speaker encourages individuals to reflect on their motivations and contributions to the world [2] - The speaker acknowledges the importance of inspiration from family and friends in pursuing one's passions [3]

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[Applause] Let me ask you a question. What is the worst thing that can happen to a high school student. No, really, the worst.Imagine it. That wasn't a joke. Please imagine it.Whatever you're thinking about now, what happened to me was far worse. My mom was dropping me off for my first day at my brand new high school. I jumped out of the car, grabbed my brand new bag, and started walking.This is it, my first day. Everyone is watching me. This is the moment I had rehearsed in my head a 100 times before.But a ...

[Music] Good evening. I would like to start today's speech with a question for the audience. How would you rate the current time in which you live.Take into account all factors global and personal. Raise your hand if you think that you're proud of where you live in what society and have through most of your daily life. Now raise your hand if you think that we are still far from ideal and are not happy with how and where you live and perhaps even feel ashamed of the people around you.Our opinions reflect the ...

[Music] [Applause] If you're anything like most people, you don't have to search your memory too far back to remember a time that you failed miserably. Of course, there's an exception to every rule. So, for the one or two of you who are perfect, this is not for you.I'll never forget the time that I came face to face with my biggest professional failure. The year was 2017. I was working in the Houses of Parliament and I was speaking to one of my colleagues.I mentioned to him that I had a desire to study a ma ...

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General Observation - Failure can be a stepping stone to future success [1] - Failure can be transformed into a valuable asset [1]