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What discipline means to me as an Olympic medalist | Dominique Blake | TEDxBentonville
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:09
Core Message - The speech emphasizes that laziness, in the context of personal and professional growth, is settling for average and avoiding discomfort, hindering the achievement of massive success [6] - Discipline, defined as intentional soul-led habit shaping, is presented as the solution to overcome laziness and achieve greatness [8] - The speech highlights the importance of discipline in three key areas: personal habits (home), relationships (circle), and community contribution [8][9][10][12] Personal Development - The speaker shares personal anecdotes of being labeled "lazy" by a college coach and a business mentor, leading to self-reflection and a focus on preparation and execution [1][4] - The speech advocates for intentional habit formation, emphasizing that small changes in daily routines can lead to significant improvements [8] - The speaker underscores the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive and challenging individuals who foster growth [9][10] Leadership and Community - The speech asserts that true leadership involves creating opportunities, giving without recognition, and consistently showing up, regardless of an audience [12] - The speaker emphasizes that a community is a reflection of one's contribution, highlighting the importance of generosity and consistency in interactions [12][13] - The speech concludes with a call to action, urging individuals to embrace discipline, tap into their potential, and contribute to the betterment of their communities [16][18]
What's Affecting Your Decision Making | Neil Parikh | TEDxNM College
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-22 16:01
Behavioral Finance & Investment Biases - The speaker argues that people are inherently lazy and greedy, leading to a desire for instant gratification, which negatively impacts investment decisions [1][3] - The financial industry is affected by people's sentiments and behaviors, which are formed by habits [6] - Speculation is increasing among all generations due to impatience and the need for instant gratification, with a large percentage of exchange volumes being futures and options [5] - Good investment habits include regular saving, investing, and sticking to a financial plan with disciplined asset allocation [6][7] - Bad investment habits include buying based on tips, following social media influencers blindly, and deviating from a financial plan due to short-term gains [8] Investment Risks & Cognitive Biases - Greed, exemplified by over-allocation to small-cap stocks, can lead to excessive risk-taking and significant losses [9][10] - Fear of missing out (FOMO) drives people to invest in already high-priced assets, reducing the risk-to-reward ratio [10][12] - Overconfidence, fueled by market rallies, can lead to abandoning studies or jobs for speculative trading, which is a dangerous trend [13][14] - Availability bias can lead to making decisions based on recent, frequent, and extreme information, rather than a comprehensive view [17][18] - Confirmation bias leads investors to seek out opinions and information that confirm their existing beliefs, ignoring contradictory information [19][20][21] - Herd mentality can lead to scams and inflated prices, making it crucial to be a contrarian investor [23][24] - Anchoring bias, where investors fixate on their purchase price, can prevent them from selling losing investments and missing out on better opportunities [26][27] - Endowment bias, where people overvalue what they own, can hinder rational decision-making about assets [28][30] Overcoming Biases & Improving Investment Decisions - Understanding and overcoming biases is crucial for making better decisions and becoming a successful investor [15][16] - The speaker advises to control urges, delay instant gratification, and be aware of personal biases [31]