Overcoming Hesitation and Taking Action - A global study indicates that 85% of individuals postpone life opportunities due to hesitation [1] - Hesitation slowly diminishes dreams, suggesting individuals have ample time, until their ideal self remains an unrealized concept [1] - Action, rather than a perfect plan, is crucial for overcoming challenges [2] Resilience and Growth - Resilience is developed during challenging times, not in comfort [4] - Life's challenges forge individuals, transforming hesitation into strength [5] - Businesses, like individuals, recover from crises, emphasizing that resilience is not built in comfort [3] The Furnace Framework: Deciding, Moving, and Adapting - The framework consists of deciding when afraid, moving before certain, and adapting in motion [5] - Courage is a decision, not a feeling [5] - Motion creates clarity, and one cannot steer a parked car [5] The Four Modules: Agency, Mastery, Belonging, and Meaning - The four modules are agency (I can do something), mastery (I can get better), belonging (we can do it together), and meaning (legacy) [7][8] - Meaning, or legacy, matters beyond oneself and others [8] Call to Action - The world needs individuals who act and decide while afraid [9] - Flourishing begins when people decide whilst afraid [10]

Key Themes & Concepts - The talk redefines success, resilience, and leadership in the age of AI and constant change [1] - It explores the meaning of true "flourishing" in an uncertain future [1] - The core message centers on cultivating vital capacities for the future [1] Speaker & Organizer Information - Jiumei (Master Peace) is the speaker, sharing insights from her experiences as an entrepreneur and through contemplative practice [1] - Leni Jin organized the TEDxCSTU event [1] Event Details - The TEDx talk took place at TEDxCSTU on May 18th, 2025, at California Science & Technology University (CSTU) [1] - The event was independently organized under a license from TED [1] Speaker's Background & Affiliations - Jiumei is the founder of the InLight Foundation and a recipient of the LABA International Humanitarian Contribution Award (USA) [1] - She is dedicated to helping leaders and seekers find strength and serenity [1]

[Applause] We spend a third of our life working. But in how many of those 90,000 hours are you flourishing. Not just surviving backtoback meeting fil days, but truly flourishing, feeling alive, growing, doing work that holds personal meaning and something that you're proud of.Step onto the balcony with me for a minute and reflect on your experience with work. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath.And as you exhale, tune in to your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. As you reflect on these questions, question n ...