[Music] Good afternoon everyone. It's such a good vibe to see everyone is driving for the cutting edge technology here and congratulation. I think you're on the right track at CSTU today.And so welcome to my talk. Let's start with something simple. Here are two boxes.Box A and box B. Now, without thinking too hard, just pick one. Got it.You pick box A, right. And most of you pick box A because I made you to do it. This is a technique in cold reading because when I was introduced into boxes, I used a slightl ...

Innovation & Failure - The innovation industry faces a high failure rate, with 7 out of 8 innovations failing [2][20] - The primary reason for innovation failure is that people inherently resist innovation until it becomes a necessity [6][9][12] - Innovations often fail because they are perceived as "nice-to-haves" rather than "must-haves" [11] GCash Case Study - GCash, a mobile wallet, is the most adopted financial innovation in Philippine history with 94 million users and 84 million active users [3][4] - GCash achieved a total transaction value of 1.5 trillion pesos [4] - Despite launching in 2004, GCash only gained widespread adoption during the 2020 pandemic, highlighting the "hate innovation until you need it" phenomenon [5][6] Intentionality in Innovation - The acceptance of innovation is heavily dependent on intention, specifically whether it addresses an immediate need ("rage against a burning present") or aims for an idealized future [17][18][19] - Innovations driven by a desire to solve urgent problems ("must-haves") are more likely to succeed than those focused on creating a desirable future ("nice-to-haves") [18][21] M-Pesa Comparison - M-Pesa, the mobile wallet in Kenya, achieved immediate success by providing a critical service (safe money transfer) that addressed an urgent need, unlike GCash which was initially seen as a "nice-to-have" [13][14][16]

It's quite a beautiful concept to me how human psychology works. How some things don't need to be taught, how you can just absorb them. It's crazy cuz it's literally like the smell of your mom's chai or how festivals feel a lot more louder in your bones than they do in your ears.how belief is instilled within a person. You see, I come from a country where faith isn't just a belief. It's a way of life.It's in the bells ringing through the ancient temples, the aans, the gardo, the churches, and the infinite o ...

Career Development & Mindset - At 21, the speaker prioritized happiness over career or money, focusing on activities that brought joy such as talking and being in front of the camera [1] - The speaker initially chased fame, but controversies led to the realization that fame should not be the primary goal [2][3][4] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a bigger intention beyond fame and money, focusing on contributing to the community and creating impact [5] - The speaker acknowledges the evolving nature of perspectives with age and experience, recognizing that current views may be seen as "stupid" in the future [5] - The speaker highlights the constant presence of "madness" as a driving force, encouraging individuals to add their own flavor to their work [5][6] Challenges & Turning Points - The speaker experienced a period of zero income for one and a half years, relying on savings to support their initial ventures [1] - The speaker faced controversies and backlash, leading to a reevaluation of their priorities and a shift away from solely chasing fame [3][4] - The speaker realized the limitations on freedom of speech and the need to be responsible due to having an audience [3][5]