Good evening everyone. I'm Ye and thank you for coming. May I ask you to think about the last time you wanted to wash your hands.Perhaps it was just an hour or two ago when you were eating dinner and there was some food on your hands. Or maybe it was right before you came to the auditorium after you used the restroom. In any case, when we turn our heads down the hall, there's a sink with a faucet that gushes clean water at the flick of the tap.Well, when I was in northern Thailand coaching basketball to the ...

[Music] It's so emotional for me to be back here in Dubu where it all started 18 years ago. For me, a lot of people were born with a silver spoon financially. I was born with a silver spoon academically. I was a straight A student and a medical lab scientist.I was always top of the class and the first place I came to work ever in my life was right here in Dio in Meridian Hospital and that is where the journey all started. I discovered after a month or so of working that people were dying not because we didn ...

[Music] [Applause] When you think of success, maybe you think of hoisting a Lombardi trophy after winning a Super Bowl. Maybe you think about getting that big promotion they'd work so hard to earn at work. Or maybe you think about having the biggest house with the fastest car in the garage. Or maybe you think about standing here on a TEDx stage telling your story.You see, when you hear about all these levels of success, though, what you don't think about is the adversity that it took someone to overcome to ...

Core Message - Life adversities, like cancer, are unwanted gifts that can be returned, exchanged, regifted, or shelved [5][6][9][11][21] - Integrating these unwanted gifts into one's identity can lead to personal growth and resilience [9][22][26] - The experience of adversity can foster compassion, consideration, sensitivity, and caring in individuals [21] Cancer Experience & Impact - A cancer diagnosis evokes terror and enters one into an unimaginable world [3] - The speaker experienced a sense of changing identity and beauty, shame, disfigurement, and devastation after being diagnosed with cancer at 37 [6][7] - The speaker had a breast cancer recurrence seven years after the initial diagnosis and developed skin cancer twice [14] - The speaker's children's conversations shifted from "boooos in her boobies" to life and death discussions during the second cancer experience [19] Coping & Growth - Taking care of oneself can aid in early detection and tolerance of treatments [17] - Resiliency is developed daily by showing up, rewiring neuropathways, and coping with adversity [23] - The speaker chooses not to return, exchange, or regift life, embracing it as a wondrous gift [24] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of grasping onto empowering coping techniques during challenging times [24][25]

Core Analogy - The speech uses the game of volleyball (bump, set, spike) as a metaphor for life's challenges (bumps), potential solutions (sets), and victories (spikes) [3][22][23] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes from their military and civilian life to illustrate how to navigate these "volleyball" moments [1][2][13] Military Career & Leadership - The speaker joined the army and highlights the initial culture shock and rigorous training [2][5][6] - Basic training instilled discipline through activities like shooting, assembling weapons, grenade throwing, and physical exercises [8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of perseverance and following instructions, drawing on advice received from their father [7][11][12] - The army provided the speaker's first leadership experience, which they later applied to their civilian career [10] - The speaker's children followed in their footsteps and joined the military, receiving similar advice [11][12] Civilian Career & Toastmasters - After the army, the speaker faced challenges finding a job and eventually began teaching English to international students [13][14] - The speaker identified a communication gap between local and foreign colleagues [15][16] - To address this gap, the speaker joined Toastmasters International to improve their communication skills and help others [17][18] - The speaker progressed through various leadership roles in Toastmasters, eventually becoming a district director overseeing approximately 250 clubs and 6,000 members [19] Personal Growth & Philosophy - The speaker believes in continuous learning and encourages the audience to grow beyond their limits [20] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying connected with the world and embracing life (YOLO - you only live once) [21] - The speaker advocates for resilience and learning from life's challenges [22]

Core Message - Adversity can be a transformative gift, offering opportunities for resilience, energy, and fulfillment [1] - Individuals have the power to choose their reaction to adversity and define their own standards [1][6] - Embracing personal stories of adversity can lead to finding identity, purpose, and strength [5][6] Mindset Shifts - Choose to see setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than letting them define you [3] - Be your own best friend by offering support, care, and acceptance [8][12] - Practice smiling meditation to reduce anxiety, stress, and improve mood [14][15][16] Practical Application - Reflect on past successes, failures, and risks to identify lessons and catalysts for personal transformation [7] - Recognize that adversity can reveal hidden courage and strength [21] - Use smiling meditation as a quick reset to adopt a more positive outlook [17][19]

Buenas noches. ¿Qué tal si yo les dijera que sin importar cuál haya sido su historia hasta ahora, nunca es tarde para cambiarla. ¿Me creerían.Buenas noches. Sé que algunos de ustedes ya me conocen, otros no. E incluso aquellos que ya me conocen no me conocen tanto a como probablemente lo harán al terminar esta charla.Así que con todo el gusto del mundo me presento. Mi nombre es Steven Muñoz, tengo 20 años, soy estudiante de Kaiser University de tercer año de la carrera de gestión de sistemas de la informaci ...