[music] I used to believe purpose was something you earned, a reward that came after stability, after everything else in life was in place. But life doesn't wait for stability. It throws chaos at you, ready or not.What if purpose isn't the reward for stability, but the source of it. You might remember Mazo's hierarchy of needs, an intuitive way to understand human motivation. It's a pyramid with the idea that we have to climb from the bottom up.Survive first, then feel safe, then belong, then earn respect a ...

Derek discussed the topic of life and death, asking the audience to consider how one can live forever. He shared his personal experiences and thoughts on the fear of death, the cycle of life, and the importance of making one's life meaningful. Derek referenced the movie "Coco" to illustrate the idea that as long as someone remembers us, we continue to exist. He encouraged the audience to cherish life, appreciate the present, and strive to be remembered for a greater purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx ev ...