[music] So, my name is Rafiat. I'm uh I run an organization called Footsteps. I am a social entrepreneur by profession. And being a social entrepreneur means being able to take risks.But this wasn't always in my plan. I actually had a life plan when I was young. So when I was young, my plan was to get good grades in school, go to a top IV league university, graduate with like a 4.0% perfect GPA, work at the UN for like 20 years, and then start my own nonprofit once I came back.But at the age of 17 in high s ...

met a friend over the weekend who was an officer in the military over 15 years ago now and til this day still talks about it as his greatest achievement in life.he now works in a dead end 9-5 job and complains daily about how the government and world in general is against everything he does.do you also have friends who peaked early on in life? when did they peak and what are they doing with their lives now? ...

I was having a panic attack and no one could tell. I sat down beside my partner. I took his hand and I said, "Baby, I think I'm having a panic attack. " He pulled me in for a hug, gently patted me on the back like I had stubbed my toe and I needed comfort, which was sweet, but far too calm for the war zone that I was feeling on the inside. Because on the outside I looked composed. I always look composed. That's the problem. We reward composure. We worship overachieving. But what if the version of you that l ...

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What if your very first breath is nearly your last. Imagine this. You're in a gypy, traffic blaring, people shouting.In the middle of that chaos, a woman gives birth. But something's wrong. The baby is not breathing.In the hospital parking lot, a doctor fights to bring him back. The next day, the Manila headline reads, "Jibney baby saved." That boy now stands before you. Life seemed to be saying, "Buckle up, kid. It's going to be a wild ride." At seven, I lost my dad.As the eldest son, I step up to be the m ...

Personal Development & Goal Achievement - The core message revolves around the importance of embracing change, consistency, and adaptability to achieve personal goals, drawing parallels from mountaineering experiences [1][25][26][27] - Overcoming challenges and failures is presented as a crucial part of personal transformation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning [23][24][28][30][31] - The speaker advocates for starting small, being consistent, and adapting to failures as key elements in achieving any goal, whether it's in music, sports, or public speaking [26][27][28] Lessons from Mountaineering - Scaling mountains is used as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges, highlighting the significance of each small step towards reaching the summit [1][2] - The speaker's experiences on various peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Denali (North America), illustrate the diverse challenges and adaptations required in different environments [3][11][15][19] - Mental strength is emphasized as being more critical than physical strength in mountaineering, particularly in situations where exhaustion and the urge to give up are overwhelming [22][23] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker's personal story includes her father's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, which served as a motivation to push her limits and achieve more [15] - The experience of being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest due to age restrictions led to a change in plans and the successful climb of Mount Denali, demonstrating adaptability [18][19] - The speaker shares instances of having to turn back from summits due to illness or bad weather, emphasizing the importance of making smart decisions to preserve life and try again later [29][30] Importance of Continuous Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining a learner throughout life, regardless of age or expertise, and being open to gaining knowledge from others [31][32] - The speaker's father, a mental health doctor, is presented as a role model for staying grounded and always being willing to learn from others [33]

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