My brother had it all. At 27, he was a rising star, smart, talented, and the guy you would bet on. But one fine day, everything changed.A road accident, a spinal cord injury, paralyzed chest pillow. Doctor said he won't be able to walk again. And that's when an illusion shattered that control is permanent.Friends came once, twice and they left. Relatives came once, twice and they left. What followed was absolute silence not in the hospital corridors but in our hearts thinking about the future he had lost.So ...

Let's do an activity. May I request all of you to please look up uh there in the ceiling. Yeah.And visualize a clock, a round clock. Now keep your hands maybe one hand right hand and move in clockwise direction. Yes.12 369 12 369. Keep moving. Keep moving.Then lower your hand. Lower your hand. Okay.Bend down. Keep moving. And now watch.We started clockwise but now it is anticlockwise. An illusion. Perspectives change when we are confused.We are aware of different kinds of illusion. Isn't it. Optical illusio ...

Perception and Illusion in Performance - The speaker's journey with object manipulation, starting with nunchucks at age 8 or 9, evolved into a form of meditation and therapy, influencing perception [2] - Perception is limited by how our eyes catch light and movement, and how we focus, impacting how we see things [2] - The speaker's early experiences with nunchucks and water bottles (500 ml - 700 ml) led to an interest in juggling before bartending [4][5] - Perception plays with our minds, creating both positive journeys and mind blocks that limit our understanding [5][6] Mixology and Presentation - Mixology and bartending heavily rely on presentation, including garnish, glassware, ingredients, and storytelling [7] - Presentation in the bar industry can be artistic but also manipulative, influenced by societal structures like capitalism, consumerism, patriarchy, misogyny, racism, and castism [7] - The speaker observes the bar industry from an "outside" perspective, questioning areas of life and forms of oppression [7][8] Social Commentary and Industry Critique - The speaker critiques the capitalistic nature of the bar industry and its growth over the last 20 years, questioning whether it is something to be proud of [9][10] - The speaker suggests that the industry is not essential for society, but hospitality is, and that the commercialization of alcohol and environmental/human exploitation are problematic [11] - The speaker highlights the interconnectedness of industries, including war, medicine, and the bar industry, supported by a mirage of disconnection [11] - The speaker advocates for recognizing and relinquishing privileges (e g, speaking colonized languages, financial power, race, cast, gender, orientation) to break down oppressive systems [19]

Overcoming Adversity & Achieving Goals - The narrative highlights an individual's journey of recovery and subsequent admission to IIM Kolkata despite physical limitations [1] - The individual successfully navigated accessibility challenges on campus, advocating for improvements [2] - Despite facing job loss after graduation, the individual demonstrated resilience by upskilling and securing a new position, eventually leading the mobility division of a firm [2][3] Challenging Perceptions & Embracing Change - The story emphasizes that disability is a perceived limitation rather than an actual inability [3] - The speaker's personal transformation involved embracing imperfection and focusing on connection rather than seeking perfection in communication [4][5][7] - The speech encourages the audience to identify and challenge their own limiting beliefs or "illusions" [6][8][9] Embracing Discomfort & Growth - The act of holding hands in an unfamiliar way illustrates that discomfort can lead to change and growth [9][10][11] - The core message is about moving forward and dismantling illusions to realize one's full potential [7][8][9]

जो भी चाहूं वो मैं पाऊं। जिंदगी में जीत जाऊं। चांद तारे तोड़ लाऊं सारी दुनिया पर मैं छाऊं। बस इतना सा ख्वाब है। जी हां, ये शाहरुख खान सुपरस्टार द वन एंड ओनली शाहरुख खान के सॉन्ग के लिरिक्स हैं। और मैंने इस लिरिक्स से शुरुआत इसीलिए की है क्योंकि ये लिरिक्स किसी के लिए इल्लुजन हो सकते हैं। और किसी के लिए ड्रीम भी हो सकते हैं। और शाहरुख खान ने आई थिंक मुझे ऐसा लगता है टूक दिस लिरिक्स वेरी सीरियसली। और ही इज एन इंस्पिरेशन फॉर मिलियंस अराउंड द वर्ल्ड। तो शुरुआत करते हैं क्योंकि टाइटल है इल्लुजन रिकक्रिएट और इसी ...

[Music] Well, uh, you know, how many of you watched magic shows before. Put your hands up. Oh, most of you.I think I we don't need a magic show today. Well, not a lot of people know. In magic, we have different styles.We have illusion, semi-illusion, mind readading, mentalism, close-up, hypnotism, a lot of categories. You know today I know it's a special event for all of us. I thought why not blend all these styles and perform.So I'm actually looking for somebody uh who looks very interesting who looks very ...