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Forbes· 2025-10-03 19:00
Here’s how you can get in your 30 mins or less of upskilling so you can develop a growth mindset each day, contribute more meaningfully to your work, and raise your income potential and exposure to lucrative career opportunities with leadership skills. https://t.co/kNwMsY9Hli https://t.co/WvObe6ktWw ...
Problem Solving through Shifting Perspective | Allen Huang | TEDxSHSID Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 14:56
Core Idea - Perspective is crucial for problem-solving, encompassing different angles, zooming out, growth mindset, and collaboration [15] - Changing perspective can transform challenges into opportunities [12][15] Problem-Solving Strategies - Looking at problems from different angles turns them into opportunities for learning and growth [2] - Zooming out to see the bigger picture simplifies complex problems [6] - A growth mindset, viewing challenges as puzzles, fosters improvement [9][10] - Collaboration leverages diverse strengths for faster and better solutions [12][13] Mathematical Perspective - Math is presented as a puzzle-solving activity, where perspective helps crack the code [1][2] - Different approaches to math problems, such as addition vs subtraction, offer alternative solutions [5] - Complex math problems can be simplified by breaking them down into smaller components [6][8] Application and Mindset - The principles apply to various fields beyond math, including sports and spelling [11] - Encourages confronting challenges rather than avoiding them [15]
Ready. Set. Grow. | Aheli Shah | TEDxAlpha School Austin Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 16:38
[Applause] When I was five, I would constantly be coming home from school sick. Not just sick, but high fever, rashes, throwing up, sick. Naturally, my parents took me to doctor to find out what was wrong. And it turned out my body couldn't handle gluing well. And so my journey started. For the next four years, I was put on a strict gluten-free diet. I'd go to birthday parties with my trusty blue lunchbox with my own gluten-free slice of pizza and my own gluten-free cupcake. Kids would always ask me why I g ...
A Kid’s Guide to Growth Mindset and Grit | Eva Young | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeights
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 16:23
[Music] I learned how to ski this year and honestly I thought it's a piece of cake. Really. In fact, I can teach you right now.All you have to do is keep your knees and shoulders pointed forward. Squat into your shins. The pressure of the ski tips to leaning on the inside edge in proportion to the centrial force and angling of the slope multiplied by the angular velocity and coefficient of friction.You know, just physics like calculus, right. Simple. Yeah, fine.That's probably the same confused look that I ...
The Secret Ingredient to Life | Dhanya Papanasa | TEDxFolsom High School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-29 15:44
[Music] Tootsie Pops are known for their famous catchphrase. How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Roll Pop. This phrase was first introduced in an animated commercial which debuted on US television in August of 1969.However, after it debuted, people genuinely started wondering, "How many links does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?" And so, a group of scientists came together to solve this mystery once and for all. However, after doing extensive resear ...
How to master any skill | Ernesto Burden | TEDxAmoskeagMillyard
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-23 15:01
[Applause] wow that was amazing you must be a natural this expression kills me it's meant as a compliment but there's subtext there you're good at this thing whatever it is because you're a natural not because you worked really damn hard for a really long time not because you learned to accept being really bad at something before you were good at it because you loved doing it you had a passion for it the other problem with this statement is that it lets the commenter off the hook they think I'd love to do t ...
Shaping tomorrow today | Manthan Shah | TEDxMITWPU
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-31 15:32
Personal Development & Identity - Identity is not found but built, woven one thread at a time [1] - The speaker initially defined themself through table tennis, dedicating 10 years to the sport [2] - Quitting sports led to an identity crisis, highlighting the loss of community and competition [4] - Curiosity was discovered during a gap year, leading to exploration and self-discovery [6] - Leadership is about connecting and finding a shared vision, not controlling [10] - Rejection should be celebrated as milestones, not feared [19] - Believing in oneself and showing up are crucial for success, even without being the best [21] - Extraordinary potential exists in every ordinary person [24] - Clarity is not a prerequisite; pursuing curiosity with humility and confidence is key [25] Career & Skill Development - The speaker started a nonprofit organization called the Kin organization [8] - The speaker learned that leadership is about connecting, not controlling, after being kicked out of their own nonprofit [9] - The speaker and a team of eight people started the business counselor after after college and helped students with their rums and interviews [11] - The speaker enrolled in a creative writing diploma and wrote tens of thousands of words to develop their writing skills [16] - The speaker interviewed 50 successful young people over 8 years, documenting their stories and identifying patterns in their thinking and decisions [22][23] - At 22, the speaker became the youngest published author at Penguin Mand India [24]
A Brain Split Into Two | Hind AL Araimi | TEDxNUSciTech
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-31 15:23
Mindset & Growth - The speech emphasizes the power of choosing between a fixed mindset (comfort, routine) and a growth mindset (embracing change, taking risks) [1][6] - It suggests that societal norms and predefined timelines can create a sense of being boxed in, hindering personal growth [1] - The core message is that individuals can consciously activate their growth mindset by recognizing and reframing fixed mindset thoughts [1][8] - The speech advocates for viewing purpose not as a single destination, but as an evolving process of learning, growing, and adapting [3] - It introduces the concept of a "kaleidoscope mind," where a shift in perspective can lead to new opportunities and solutions [4][5] Practical Application - The speech recommends positive affirmations and visualization as tools to rewire the brain towards achieving goals [7] - It encourages embracing small risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone to train the brain to see challenges as opportunities [7][8] - Focusing on progress and celebrating small wins is highlighted as a way to enjoy the journey and build resilience [8] - The speech stresses the importance of self-awareness in identifying fixed mindset thoughts and reframing them [8] - Surrounding oneself with growth-minded individuals is presented as a key factor in fostering a growth mindset [8][9]
How to STOP Starting, START Finishing | Zoe Fragou | TEDxAUEB
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 16:18
[Music] How many of you have at least two talents. Raise hands. Okay.How about three talents. More than four. Well, congratulations because you are what we call multi- potentialites which means that you are the kind of people that you are in the place to develop any number of competencies to a high level.These kind of people instead of having the problem of struggling to decide what to do professionally, you struggle to choose because you actually have an abundance of career choices available to you. Not on ...
How to AI-Proof Your Career | Teja Gudluru | TEDxPhool Bagh Park
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-18 15:52
Industry Trends & Challenges - Career professionals are facing unprecedented uncertainty due to technology, automation, and AI [1][5] - Jobs are evolving, with roles being demolished and readjusted, rather than vanishing entirely [8] - The key question is not whether AI will take jobs, but whether individuals are adaptable like bamboo or rigid like oak trees [6][5] Strategies for Career Sustainability - Individuals need adaptive intelligence (AI) to battle artificial intelligence (AI) [11] - Adopt a growth mindset, being open to learning new things and upskilling to stay relevant [16] - Be prepared to pivot into new roles when current fields become automated [16][17] - Stay the course and don't give up in the face of change [17] Key Traits for Professionals in the Age of AI - Be discoverable by actively networking and showcasing skills, as algorithms drive hiring decisions [18][19] - Be unautomatable by emphasizing human skills like trust-building, rapport, and leadership [21][22][24] - Be adaptive by gauging changes and continuously learning, becoming consumers rather than victims of AI [23][25] Company Actions & Implications - Companies like Microsoft (10,000 people) and IBM (6,000 people) have had layoffs, but overall headcount trends show jobs are evolving, not disappearing [6][7] - A Swedish company (CLA) rehired 500 people after automating roles with bots due to customer dissatisfaction, highlighting the importance of human skills [23][24]