Hace hace un par de semanas me encontré en los pasillos de la universidad. a nuestro Miguel Bitcoin que estuvo antes de mí y me dijo, "Oiga, profe, porque fui su profesor en la clase de logística, me dijo, "Oiga, profe, qué padre que vamos a compartir escenario en el TED. " Le dije, "Sí, está padrísimo." Y me dice, "Apuesto a que ya sé de qué va a hablar en el TED. " Le dije, "No puede saber porque no le he dicho absolutamente a nadie. " Me dijo, "Me hace que sí sé." Recuerdo que la última sesión de su clas ...

Hello everyone. I'd really wanted to start this talk with a thoughtprovoking quote on the art of kinsugi, but they were all in Japanese and translates at something about soup and curtains. So here we are starting with my introduction again.Hi, I'm PRA Solanki and I'm a student of grade 12 studying humanities with the dreams of being a lawyer, a teacher or a pop star. We're figuring it out. I'm a law student.I'm a dog person through and through and I can read almost every genre of books from a Harry Potter t ...

Good afternoon everyone. It's an honor to be here. I am Deitani.I'm the founder and CEO of Pinklay, a homegrown modern Indian brand that retails and designs in India and 33 countries globally. If you asked anybody who knows me up and close to describe me, chances are one of the words they'll use is a fixer. I've checked.I like to put things together. Sometimes uh projects, sometimes businesses, and often times myself. And that's why today I want to speak to you about kinsuki.The Japanese art of repairing br ...

Hello everyone. I'm so glad to be here with you all. You know, when I was around 15, 17 years of age, I thought the only way to succeed is I check every tick box, you know.So every box keep ticking keep ticking. Every box that the society gave me. Little did I know that leave aside the boxes my entire life would turn around.>> And I feel now when when I'm looking at all of this it's only pertinent that we are bringing in kinsuki very thoughtful relevant I feel and interesting. Yeah, Japanese tradition, a lo ...

Core Argument - The primary cause of individual and systemic fractures is unmet expectations [2] - True connection, facilitated by joy, is the key to healing these fractures [7][9] - Unconditional love, achieved by unlearning expectations and starving judgment, fosters connection [12] - The Japanese art of Kintsugi, repairing broken pottery with gold, serves as a metaphor: love (the gold) illuminates and values fractures, rather than hiding them [13] Proposed Solution - Individuals should engage in genuine conversations with loved ones, consciously catching and unlearning judgmental thoughts [10][11] - By unlearning expectations, individuals can foster connection without condition, leading to unconditional love [11][12] - Healing individual fractures with "gold" (love, connection) increases clarity, resilience, and authenticity [16][17] Envisioned Future - The industry envisions a future where individuals are free, integrated, and acting from flow instead of lack [18] - The industry imagines systems that are pliable enough to accommodate everyone, fostering connection [18] - The industry anticipates leadership that is heart-driven, brave, and connection-based [19] - The future, gilded with the "gold" of healed fractures, will be stronger than before [20]

[Applause] From the very early age of seven, we are taught to fear breaking. Fear of breaking a leg, your favorite toy, a heart, a promise, or even fear of breaking down. Now, let me start this off by telling you guys a story. When I was young, I broke my arm playing basketball. I know it's really sad and I distinctly remember people telling me, "Hey, you should have been more careful or see now you can't do anything. " And I believe them. I thought breaking, whether it was a bone, an object, or even myself ...

Core Argument - Expectations are a primary cause of fractures in individuals and systems [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] - True connection, facilitated by joy, heals these fractures [8][9][10] - Unlearning expectations leads to connection without condition, or unconditional love [11][12] - The Japanese art of Kinsugi, repairing broken pottery with gold, serves as a metaphor for illuminating and valuing fractures [13][14][15] Proposed Solution & Future Vision - Healing individuals with "gold" (clarity, resilience) can heal fractured systems [16][17][18] - This healing process requires courage and persistence, not financial investment [19] - The future envisioned is one of integrated individuals acting on love, with pliable systems and heart-driven leadership [20][21]

Core Concept - The speech introduces the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, emphasizing embracing imperfections and transforming into something more valuable [3][4] - Kintsugi is presented as a metaphor for personal and professional growth, highlighting resilience and rebuilding after setbacks [5] Personal Growth & Resilience - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about overcoming body image issues and bullying, illustrating the process of self-acceptance and embracing imperfections [6][7][8][9] - The speech emphasizes the importance of self-love and choosing compassion, truth, and purity in the face of adversity [15][16] Professional Development & Wisdom - The speaker recounts a professional experience where trusting a consultant led to financial loss and shattered faith, emphasizing the importance of scrutiny, informed decisions, and confidence in business dealings [10][11][12] - The experience taught a valuable lesson about contract scrutiny and informed decision-making, which business schools might not teach [12][13] Emotional Well-being & Relationships - The speech acknowledges that love can be a source of both joy and pain, and that investing in people can sometimes lead to being broken [13][14] - The speaker shares a personal experience of being broken by love, highlighting the importance of self-love as a foundation for healing and moving forward [14][15][16] Societal Impact & Empathy - The speech advocates for creating a more empathetic world where vulnerability is celebrated, and individuals strive to repair themselves rather than break others [16][17] - The speech encourages listeners to own their scars and build together, recognizing that brokenness can be beautiful [17] - The speech concludes by reminding the audience that life is not always fair and that everyone will experience brokenness, but awareness and resilience can lead to a "broken and gold" state [17][18]

Core Message - The speech uses the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a metaphor for embracing imperfections and failures as integral parts of one's unique story [1] - It encourages reframing failures not as setbacks, but as opportunities for growth and transformation [1][5] - The speaker shares a personal journey of academic struggles and social anxiety, highlighting the importance of embracing imperfection and finding joy in the process of learning and self-discovery [1][10][11] Personal Growth & Resilience - The speaker's academic breakdown at age 17 led to a "system reboot," allowing for a shift in perspective from chasing perfection to embracing mistakes as learning opportunities [1][4][5] - Overcoming social anxiety involved relearning how to view the world not as a battleground, but as a classroom where imperfection is tolerated and essential [11] - Embracing failure led to unexpected success, including valedictorian titles and news recognition, but more importantly, it fostered ease and comfort in navigating life's challenges [9] Philosophy & Mindset - The pursuit of perfection can be detrimental, leading to fragility and hindering genuine learning and growth [1][2] - True value lies not in unbroken success, but in the character and history gained through overcoming challenges [20] - Courage is found not only in winning, but also in daring to fail and embracing the lessons that failure provides [17]

Trauma and Abuse Narrative - The narrative recounts experiences of sexual abuse starting at age 5 and continuing through adolescence, highlighting the long-term emotional and psychological impact [1][2][3][4][5] - The speaker describes feelings of guilt, hypersensitivity, distrust, and disgust, leading to a search for healing and solutions [5][6] - The speaker details the failure of the legal system due to prescription laws and the lack of support from some family members [7] - The narrative includes a period of apparent recovery with marriage and family, followed by a relapse triggered by media exposure, leading to divorce, depression, and suicidal thoughts [8][9] Resilience and Advocacy - The speaker emphasizes the importance of spirituality and self-discovery as key to finding solutions and healing [10][11] - The speaker aims to share her story to help others who have experienced similar trauma and to break the silence surrounding sexual abuse [11] - The speaker plans to create a youth album, a One Woman show, and a therapeutic play center for traumatized children [12][13] - The speaker highlights the prevalence of sexual violence, stating that in a class of 20 students, at least three are likely to be victims [15] - The speaker urges listeners to support and believe children who disclose abuse and emphasizes the responsibility of adults to protect children [16]