May 9th was the day my life began. As I lay on the operating table, groggy listening to London Bridge by Fergie while silently searing at my ablated heart muscle. I found myself unable to take my eyes off the monitor displaying the electrical contractions under the guidance of my physiologist's hand.And in that moment, I not only witnessed the taming of the spasms that had haunted me for the previous six years, but also the realization that my life would be mine again. As someone with an invisible illness, ...

I never thought I'd be the one to stand before a crowd and speak. Strike that. I revel in a crowd.In all honesty, I like to hear myself speak. But I never thought I'd be the one to stand and speak in verse. Not carefully curated pros, but rather a story in lyrics.My own hand did compose. And as I stand and as I speak, forcing rhymes, knees so weak, I have this nagging sense you'll all soon be booing. For I fear I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing.I hadn't a clue what I was doing when I sat before a shr ...

Stress has been a dominating force in my life from the earliest I can remember. For me, perfectionism has always been one of my main stressors. My mom used to ground me from hair ties because I would throw fits when my hair wasn't laid perfectly.I used to sleep on top of my covers so I wouldn't wrinkle the sheets. and I would cry if one letter I wrote doing homework didn't look right. It's been hard reflecting on my past because I know I've adapted a better mindset, but I've struggled figuring out what has ...

What most people don’t get:When life drags you through the fire—when it’s brutally painful, endlessly frustrating, and feels completely unfair—the only thing that actually matters is how you respond to the stuff you can’t control.Keep showing up.Keep fighting.Never, ever quit ...

In today’s VUCA world, “hang in there” has become more than casual advice—it’s a survival strategy. But true resilience isn’t about enduring blindly or pushing harder. It’s about building a strong core that helps us stay steady under pressure. Drawing on the metaphor of physical core strength, this talk explores resilience across four dimensions—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Through practical insights, the speaker shows how strengthening this inner core allows us to navigate uncertainty with c ...

It is often said that true intelligence is the ability to see the future. But what if seeing the future begins with surviving the past? Today, I'm going to ask you to do something bold with me. Together, we're going to attempt to see into the future. But in order to do that, we have to start by revisiting our greatest teacher, the history that we've lived. And in doing so, we're going to learn how the concept of the blue economy was born in Mississippi. So, to start, I would like to ask you to step into my ...

Do you know that most women can't do a single pull-up? They jump up on this bar kicking their legs to try and gain momentum only to come down feeling like they failed. And it's funny because every single time that women come up to me talking about pull-ups, they always say the same exact thing. You say it takes me back to the national presidential fitness test we used to do in school. Remember that? The boys, they used to do the pull-ups and the girls, they were told to just hang there. And although it may ...

NATO currently lacks the resilience for a protracted conflict, the alliance’s top maritime commander warned, reinforcing concern that Europe isn’t yet prepared for a long-term confrontation with Russia https://t.co/2bgMNB9V2A ...

Hi again. First of all, I want to ask you something. Please close your eyes for just a second and think about the last time you have ever failed.Maybe it was maybe it was exam you fail, a project that didn't go well, a relationship that fell apart. How did you feel. Defeated, ashamed, maybe a bit angry.Is okay. Understand you. I have already been there.All of us have. You need to keep in mind that failure is totally human. In fact, we can say there is more than that is essential.If you don't believe me, bel ...

Overcoming Adversity & Redefining Limitations - The narrative highlights an individual's journey of overcoming paralysis after a road accident, challenging societal perceptions of disability [1][2] - The individual's acceptance into IIM Kolkata, a top B-school in India, despite physical limitations, showcases resilience and determination [3] - The story emphasizes that disability is not inability, but rather the illusion that one cannot achieve [5] Challenging Perceptions & Embracing Change - The speaker's personal growth involved overcoming the illusion of not being a great communicator, focusing on connection over perfection [6][7] - The audience is encouraged to confront their own illusions of fear and comparison, and to move forward [9][10] - The discomfort experienced when holding hands in an unfamiliar way symbolizes the illusion that comfort is always right, and change is possible [11] Personal Growth & Transformation - The speaker's life changed after the brother's accident, shattering the illusion that everything would go as planned [6] - The speaker realized perfection is an illusion and started speaking to make a connection [7] - The brother's journey is not just about overcoming the accident, but about moving forward and dismantling illusions [9][10]