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Rewrite Your Story Before the World Writes it for You. | Prernaa Singh | TEDxSt Pauls College
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-29 15:53
[Music] [Applause] [Music] Hi everyone, I'm introduced so nicely. A lot of people stand after this like most of So before we start today exercise you imagine in a world where we have constant someone who follows us on everywhere and job is to what you say, what do you play, what do you do. You say this idea to my manager actually and your family says are you sure you say how I feel and your companion says right and embarrass yourself again.The thing is after a while until it becomes a part of your until it ...
Indecision | Saurish Neel Nanduri | TEDxHeritage HS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-02 15:24
Core Argument - Indecisiveness is an increasing problem on both personal and societal levels, leading to negative outcomes [1] - Analysis paralysis, exacerbated by social media and an abundance of choices, contributes to indecisiveness [1] - The fear of imperfection and tying ego to decisions further hinders the ability to make choices [1][2] - Overthinking and failing to act in a timely manner can have devastating consequences, as illustrated by the example of bullying and the story of Drake Hardman [3][4][5] Supporting Evidence & Studies - A 2018 study showed that increased indecision correlates with a faster and greater increase in regret [1] - A study showed that when presented with six jams, 30% of customers made a purchase, but when presented with 24 jams, only 6% did [1] - The US Department of Education reports that 80% of students witness bullying, but only 15% take action [3] - A study showed that bullying can be stopped within 10 seconds of direct intervention in over half the cases [4] Proposed Solutions & Insights - Recognizing that the brain makes decisions seconds before conscious awareness can help in trusting initial instincts [8][9] - Committing to a decision, even if imperfect, is better than inaction and overthinking [13][14][15] - Embracing imperfection and being compassionate towards mistakes is crucial for making strong decisions [15] - Creating a world where choices don't have to be perfect empowers individuals to make decisions without fear [16]