So, thank you everyone. Um, now being the first guy presenting to you after the break, I would like to start with a question. Do you remember the time when you reached a huge milestone? Any hands here? For instance, getting this internship, you know, getting a good grade where you expected fireworks where you expected to feel different. I did many times, but most of the times a couple minutes after that, I somehow felt exactly like in the time before. So, I realized something. My happiest moments, and I'm t ...

Thanks for the introduction and warm welcome from our side to the world of fighting mixed martial arts and Europe's leading MMA organization, Octagon. My name is Michelle Yesvan. To my right is Octagon business veteran Philip Mazerat.And today we are happy to give you a little glimpse into the European fight game, our personal stories and also the discomfort that lies beneath it. When we started out with our first ideas for this TEDx talk, we brainstormed um how should we start this presentation. Um most bu ...

Hello, my name is Sanko and uh I graduated with a bte in AI from IIT Hyderabad 2 years back and in those last two years I have successfully landed a tech job and quitted last year but I'll tell you more about that later but what I want to say in this brief 24 years that I have been here I have had a lot of dreams in my life dreams that seemed out of my reach and I have been fortunate forunate enough to live a few of them and uh today I want to talk about how today's theme the order in chaos and especially t ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] I was in grade 11 and that's when school started taking coding a bit more seriously. We were doing Python, the programming language, once a week. And unlike most subjects at school, I was really bad at Python.And I hated it. I hated the feeling of discomfort every time would get to class. And session after session that feeling of discomfort started getting to me.So I went back home one afternoon and I got into this retrospective exercise. And the purpose was to try and understand ...

Core Argument - The key to artistic success lies in embracing discomfort, a skill often overlooked in education and misrepresented by media [4][5] - The media and social media perpetuate myths about the creative process, erasing the struggles and discomfort involved [5][9] - Discomfort should be viewed as a compass, guiding artists towards challenging and worthwhile endeavors, rather than a warning sign [28] Myths Debunked - The myth that finished art pieces are first drafts is false; art is iterative and thrives on revision [11][12] - The "romance of the big idea" is misleading; staying committed to an idea through discomfort is more crucial than the initial inspiration [14][17] Discomfort Differentiation - It's crucial to distinguish between "bad discomfort" (gut feelings, warning signs) and "good discomfort" (challenge, curiosity) [20][22] - "Good discomfort" involves embracing the unknown and attempting new skills, leading to growth and creativity [24][25] Practical Application - Artists should welcome bad days and moments of discomfort, recognizing them as essential to the creative process [32][35] - The focus should be on making art regardless of external validation (likes, follows, praise) [34][35]

Core Argument - Embracing discomfort is essential for personal growth and societal impact, as it serves as a catalyst for change and self-discovery [3][23][24] - Choosing discomfort, even when privileged, can inspire others to confront challenges and contribute to positive change [23] - Leadership is not defined by academic achievement but by empowering others and leveraging discomfort for the greater good [16] Personal Journey & Motivation - The speaker's personal experiences with poverty and social inequality in the Philippines fueled a desire to create opportunities for others [4][5] - Overcoming personal challenges, including introversion and ADHD, was crucial in developing leadership skills and resilience [5][9] - The speaker's initial struggles and feelings of exclusion motivated the creation of a safe space for young people to express themselves and make a difference [7][14] Organizational Impact - The Azen Youth Advocates Network, founded in 2019, has impacted over 350,000 young people through 250 programs across Southeast Asia [14][15] - The organization provides a platform for young people to address discomfort and contribute to civic duty in regions with failing democracies [17] - The speaker's pursuit of a master's degree is aimed at enhancing career prospects and providing more opportunities for young people back home, despite facing financial struggles and discomfort [18][19] Future Aspirations - The speaker envisions making the Azen Youth Advocates Network fully sustainable with an advocacy center to further its impact [20] - The speaker acknowledges the privilege of choosing discomfort while recognizing that millions face it without choice, reinforcing the commitment to continue advocating for change [22]