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How to Find Purpose and Affect Lives in The Most Wonderful Ways | Kate Doerge | TEDxDeerfield
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-30 15:33
Inspiration & Purpose - The speech emphasizes finding one's purpose and making a lasting impact on others, inspired by Penny's life [6] - It highlights the importance of turning pain into purpose, as demonstrated by the creation of Penny's Flight Foundation [12][13] - The speech encourages listeners to identify something they want to change and someone they want to help, making it their mission [22][23] Penny's Flight Foundation - Penny's Flight Foundation was launched to find a cure for Neurofibromatosis (NF), fund research, and inspire others [13][14] - The foundation has reached over 20 million people and raised over $5 million to fund critical scientific research programs [16] - Penny's Flight has established 100 chapters across the country at various colleges and high schools, engaging in fundraising and advocacy [18][19] Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness - NF is a common genetic condition affecting 1 in 2500 people in the United States [4] - NF causes bones to break easily and tumors to grow along nerve pathways [4] Actionable Steps - Start small by helping someone or raising funds for a cause [23] - Make a goal to dedicate 15-30 minutes daily to the action and share it on social media weekly [24]
Purpose is NOT a Destination, | Ms.Raksha Nagaraj Prasad | TEDxThe NGP School Coimbatore
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-29 14:45
[Music] What if I told you that purpose is not a destination but it is a confluence. It is something that you don't have to have just one in life. Always been told that purpose is a destination and that once we find it everything else will align.But what if it is the journey itself and it is not a point on a map. and I'm an entrepreneur and a community builder. But my purpose was not always the same that it started off with and as it is today.I started the conventional route. I did my engineering. I also jo ...
Il coraggio non è assenza di paura | Ilenia Curiale | TEDxEnna
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-24 15:05
[Musica] [Applauso] Se io chiedessi a ognuno di voi cos'è la Sicilia per te, cosa mi rispondereste? Io questa domanda me la sono fatta anni fa e mi sono data una risposta perché Sicilia per me sta tutta nelle mani di mia nonna, quelle mani che impastano dolci e che io ammirerei ipnotizzata per ore. Per me l'energia della Sicilia sta tutta lì. Questa è una domanda che io ho fatto alla mia community esattamente 6 mesi dopo aver aperto la mia finestra sul mondo chiamata Ti ci devo portare in Sicilia e le rispo ...
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Andrew Tate· 2025-07-22 10:16
Andrew Tate on Having a Purpose https://t.co/fDPi9gPJIm ...
The Authentic Shark: The Power of your "Why" | Maria Kożuchowska | TEDxWUT
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-21 16:38
Hello everyone. I'm truly honored to stand in front of you today to explore the force that lies within each of us. The force that fuels authenticity, resilience, and life lived with a purpose.It's a force that I've come to understand through a rather unexpected symbol. The shark. Now, I know what you might be thinking.The shark, the coldblooded predator of the oceans, this roof, the symbol of the ruthless efficiency of the cutthroat world of business. But I urge you to look beyond that surface because I str ...
The Power of Why | Ayomide Ojo | TEDxWUT
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-21 16:38
Core Message - The power of "why" is fundamental to understanding, purpose, and meaning in life [1][2][3][6] - Asking "why" leads to clearer decisions and a sense of direction [3][5] - Discovering one's "why" can change not only the world but also oneself, leading to a more meaningful life [6] Historical and Personal Examples - Isaac Newton's questioning of why an apple falls vertically led to the universal law of gravitation [7][8] - Marie Curie's inquiry into why certain materials emit invisible energy resulted in the discovery of radioactivity [8][9] - The speaker's personal experience highlights how discovering his "why" (the ability to communicate and simplify complex matters) has enabled him to mentor over 5,000 individuals [11][12][13] Discovering One's "Why" - It is crucial to pause and reflect on one's motivations and desires [15] - Identifying what sparks curiosity and natural talents can point towards one's "why" [16] - Purpose and meaning are internal, not external; they are found by asking "why" and living with intention [17]
How Quiet Nudges Can Lead to a Life of Purpose and Impact | Pam Rosener | TEDxPlano
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 14:16
Core Idea & Inspiration - The speech emphasizes the transformative power of acting on initial ideas or "whispers," highlighting the potential to create significant impact [2][19] - Inspiration often stems from a higher power or a deep-seated purpose, guiding individuals to initiate impactful projects [5] Young Men's Service League (YMSL) - YMSL was founded in 2001 in Plano, originating from a need to provide high school boys with similar volunteer opportunities as girls in National Charity League [5][6] - YMSL started with 60 moms and 60 boys and has grown into a national organization with 200 chapters [7][20] - YMSL involves 31,000 moms and contributes approximately 750,000 hours of community service annually, equating to 2,000 hours per day [20] - The organization learned the importance of educating young men about *who* and *why* they are serving, integrating this into their program [10] Leadership & Actionable Steps - The speech encourages individuals to say "yes" to their ideas and build a team by sharing their passion [21][22] - Leadership requires humility, listening to others, and admitting mistakes, while also maintaining a visionary role [26][27][28] - The speaker challenges the audience to act on their ideas and create a legacy, similar to the impact of YMSL [29][30]
The Habit of Flow: You’re Wired for Greatness | Deri LLEWELLYN-DAVIES | TEDxPromenade des Anglais
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-18 14:10
Core Concept of Flow State - Flow is a state of effortless action, characterized by loss of self and time, feeling completely alive, and deep focus [5][8] - Achieving flow requires aligning purpose, mastery, and passion [9] - Flow is not a one-time moment but a cycle that begins with struggle, followed by release, flow, and recovery [28][29] Triggers and Conditions for Flow - Purpose is essential for flow; without purpose, there is no flow [9] - Mastery, a journey of continuous improvement, is crucial; flow cannot be hacked [9][10] - Passion, fueled by genuine curiosity and intrinsic motivation, is the starting point for flow [9][12] - Balancing challenge and skills is vital to stay in the flow channel [18][19] Obstacles to Flow - Ego blocks flow; thinking one is a master can hinder growth and prevent flow [28] - Avoiding struggle prevents flow; struggle is a necessary part of the journey [29][30] - Failing to recover adequately after flow is neurochemically expensive and detrimental [32][33] - Boredom, resulting from a lack of learning and growth, is equally dangerous as being overwhelmed [27] Practical Application and Benefits of Flow - Mastering the basics of flow allows for curating it on demand [9] - Flow can be curated in everyday life, not just in extreme situations [39] - Curating flow daily leads to feeling great and making the world a better place [39][40] - Recovery, involving deep relaxation, is a critical skill for sustaining flow [33][34]
I had to fake confidence... until I didn’t | Rhianne Macy Zapata | TEDxRizalStreet
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 15:22
Can anybody in here guess how many of us are standing in this red dot as of this moment. Can you give me a number. Am I one only. Yes, one.Okay. But we are actually five in here. Because I am carrying with me my four brothers and sisters, my guardian angels, because I'm what you would call a miracle baby.My mother had suffered from an extreme medical condition which hindered her from conceiving a child. And it was a very depressing moment for both my mommy and my daddy that four babies were formed and four ...
How to navigate Millennial midlife crisis | Therese Reyes | TEDxAyala Avenue Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-14 17:01
I have never felt more lost than when I achieved my dream growing up you're made to believe that your dream is your North Star follow it and you'll always find your way reach it and you'll find fulfillment contentment happiness what they don't tell you is what happens after I achieved my dream when I was 28 years old now I'm 33 and have no idea what to do next The Story begins in 2013 2 weeks after my last trimester of college ended I started my first job as an editorial assistant for a culture website and ...