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How owning my cracks changed my life. | Aastha Tatia | TEDxYouth@JPGlobalSchool
TEDx Talks· 2026-01-30 16:43
Hello everyone. I'm so glad to be here with you all. You know, when I was around 15, 17 years of age, I thought the only way to succeed is I check every tick box, you know.So every box keep ticking keep ticking. Every box that the society gave me. Little did I know that leave aside the boxes my entire life would turn around.>> And I feel now when when I'm looking at all of this it's only pertinent that we are bringing in kinsuki very thoughtful relevant I feel and interesting. Yeah, Japanese tradition, a lo ...
Unfollow the Noise: Speak the Voice That Is Truly Yours | Minshu Garg | TEDxSGNS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 15:52
Core Message - The core message emphasizes the importance of authentic self-expression and overcoming the fear of speaking up, advocating for presence over perfection in communication [1][4][9][15][16] - It highlights that communication is about connecting with others and sharing one's truth, rather than achieving flawless grammar or performance [9][15] Overcoming Communication Barriers - The report addresses the common issue of individuals feeling unworthy or inadequate in their communication skills, often due to past experiences or cultural norms [2][3][4][5][7][9] - It suggests that many people, particularly young individuals, hold back their ideas due to a lack of confidence in their communication abilities, not a lack of intelligence or creativity [6][7] - The report uses the example of "Disha" to illustrate how past failures and societal pressures can create communication blocks, but these can be overcome through self-awareness and healing [2][3][7][8][9][10][11][14][16] Transformation Strategies - The report proposes three key transformations for improving communication: prioritizing energy over words, aligning inner voice with outer expression, and focusing on mindful speech for transformation rather than impression [11][12][13] - It emphasizes the importance of self-belief and positive self-talk in projecting a powerful and authentic voice [12] - It suggests that mindful speech should aim to transform and help others, rather than simply impress [13] Cultural Context - The report acknowledges that in some cultures, silence is often mistaken for respect, leading individuals to suppress their voices [5] - It challenges the notion that attention is only for powerful speakers, encouraging everyone to find and use their voice [5][6]