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How I Failed My Way Forward | Mathew Isac | TEDxSJIM
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-30 16:08
Key Takeaways on Personal and Professional Reinvention - The speech emphasizes that failure should not define individuals, but rather serve as a pause or a stepping stone [21] - Reinvention is a continuous process, requiring individuals to adapt and acquire new skills, including both hard and soft skills [23][24] - Finding a purpose larger than oneself is crucial for motivation and driving personal and professional growth [26][27] - Individuals should embrace their unique qualities and create their own paths instead of comparing themselves to others [31] - Extraordinary achievements come from ordinary efforts with an extra element of focus, integrity, responsibility, and ethos [32] Strategies for Navigating Change - Accept failures and setbacks, choose to fight back, and persist in trying [23] - Continually grow and upskill to evolve and become more capable in the face of disruptions [24] - Find a purpose that extends beyond oneself to fuel passion and drive [26] - Own one's unique journey and avoid comparisons to others [31] - Add an "extra" element of focus, integrity, responsibility, and ethos to stand out [32] Illustrative Examples of Overcoming Adversity - Chandran, an MSE PhD professor, mentors kids in his village, providing education and infrastructure [34][35] - Madesh, son of Salama, overcame poor academic performance to earn a BCA, buy a car and house, and lead a team in a global company [35][36] - Umar, daughter of a driver, works in HR at a hospital and is doing extremely well [36] - The speaker faced a 40% billing loss during COVID-19, a partner buyout, and his father's cancer diagnosis, but chose to reinvent his status quo and provide the best treatment for his father [37][38]
Making Happiness a Choice - A Journey from Challenges to Joy | Ms. Shalini Jaiswal | TEDxYouth@JGIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-17 15:47
Japanese educator and author Dr. . Da Sakua has said and I quote, "Happiness is something we build for ourselves. It is not something that someone will give us." I unquote. Life is all about making choices and we are known by the choices we make.Right from choosing the right answer in the MCQs to choosing the dress to wear for a party to choosing the right friend and to choosing the right career options. We make innumerable choices in our life. If made right, these choices lead us to happiness.Then why not ...
Respect every choice you make at every moment. | Hanke Yang | TEDxHWSSH Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-24 15:46
And now, as we all know, life is always filled with choices. Let's hear from Kazarina from night A about navigating these decisions. Now, everybody, Kazarina.[Applause] Hello dear teachers. an audience. I'm Katherina from 9A.So, I want to start my speech with a simple question. Do you think that it's better to be an artist or a doctor. You may find this very ridiculous like why am I asking this question.Now, let's first look at of being an artist. How is it of being an artist. Since it is a profession borns ...
Every Choice Counts | Dr. Garima Sharma | TEDxMMPS Bagh Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:33
[संगीत] द लाइफ्स यू ऑल आर लिविंग टुडे इज नथिंग बट द सम ऑफ़ चॉइसेस यू मेड यस्टरडे एंड द चॉइसेस दैट यू मेड बिफोर दैट। हैव यू एवर थॉट अबाउट दिस. दैट हाउ मेनी चॉइसेस यू मेक इन वन सिंगल डे। जस्ट वन डे। सो व्हेन आई वाज़ इनवाइटेड बाय द टेडक्स टीम फॉर दिस टॉक माय फर्स्ट थॉट एंड इट विल साउंड सिली वाज़ शुड आई डू इट नाउ और अ कपल ऑफ इयर्स लेटर बट अ वॉइस इकोड विद इन एंड इट सेड नाउ एंड दैट चॉइस ब्रिंग्स मी हियर टुडे माय नेक्स्ट क्वेश्चन टू द टीम वाज़ व्हाट डू यू वांट मी टू टॉक अबाउट शुड आई टॉक समथिंग रिलेटेड टू माय मेडिकल प् ...
Choosing Depth Over Convenience | Sukriti Ralli | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 15:11
Career & Business Development - The speaker emphasizes the importance of choosing the "right path" over the "easy path" at every turning point in life, even when the world advises otherwise [1] - The speaker started a business in 2014 and continued until 2020, realizing the potential to become what one desires [1] - In 2016, despite family's preference for further studies, the speaker fought to become financially independent and invest in her business [1] - The speaker resigned from a corporate job on September 1, 2017, to return to her business, prioritizing dreams over a stable income [1] - Post-COVID in 2020, the speaker questioned the purpose of life beyond fame and money, leading to a search for deeper meaning [2] Personal Growth & Manifestation - The speaker highlights a turning point where she chose to find herself and understand her purpose, rather than continuing with her existing business [2] - On September 12, 2021, the speaker posted on Instagram about helping people with manifestation, leveraging her past experiences [3] - Within a week, the speaker organically gained five clients, including two international clients, affirming she was on the right path [3] - The speaker believes that dreams are essential and evolve over time, emphasizing the importance of staying on one's path [3] - The speaker underscores that one's path is unique and not necessarily aligned with family members, highlighting the duty to follow the path shown by the universe [3]