I have a confession to make. When I pick up a newspaper, the first thing I do is flip straight to the obituaries. That's right, the obits.It's not because I'm morbid, and it's not because I've been a gerontologist since the field was in its infancy. It's because obituaries are the true highlight reels of our lives. In just a few paragraphs, you see what truly mattered.The passions, the quirks, the loves lost and gained, the impact, the risks taken or not. They're a masterclass in what it takes to live, not ...

[music] [applause] Your thoughts shape your leadership. Leadership shapes communities and communities shape the future. Your mindset is your greatest leadership asset and it needs to be recognized as such.Recent brain imaging from Queens University found that we have over 6,000 distinct thoughts a day. And that's just during our waking hours. They tracked changes in brain activity to measure when our minds shift from one thought to the next.That's hundreds of mental shifts every hour, whether we notice them ...

Hey everybody. Despair is always not a feeling. It's more of a decision.Right. In my in my work which I do for my NGO, um despair is very evident. It's pure. It's raw.And it's like you can see it all the time. This is in parallel to being which is my primary job. So despair is something which is pretty visible. Despair is something which is pretty evident.Now what do we do next. Right. That's where when you join your thoughts and when you think about things that can that can bring together a shift in moment ...

Core being (ethics, philosophy, values, spirituality...)>lifestyle (habits)>mindset>mental game>risk management>trading (or any other) strategy/system ...

شو اول كلمه بتخطر على بالكم بس تسمعوا كلمه ريسك او المخاطره نيجتيف خوف فشل خطوره طيب لو بسالكم فكروا باكثر شخص اول واحد بخطر على بالكم ما نحكي سكسسفل تك انتربنور مين اول واحد بخطر على بالكم؟ بيزوس ماسك ستيف جوبز كل هذول الاشخاص اخذوا ريسكس ومخاطرات بحياتهم بيزوس بال 94 كان عنده جوب بول ستريت تركها عشان يبلش يبيع كتب اون لاين ايلون ماسك بال 2008 كان معه 40 مليون دولار استثمر كل المبلغ بتسلا وسبيس اكس لانه كان مامن فيهم ستيف جوبز بال 97 بعد ما طلع من شركه ابل رجع اخذ الريسك ورجع على ابل ووقف نص البرودكتس اللي ...

And in that moment, I want you to reflect on your emotions and line of thought. What were you thinking about. And how how were you feeling about that decision.And what I want you to let that sink in for a moment and carry that reflection along my talk today to see if probably I can change how you feel or think afterwards. Okay. So, first of all, let's replay my childhood for a while.I used to play in the professional tennis uh tennis team. And when I ever lost a point, I kept thinking about what would I hav ...

[Applause] I want you to close your eyes and think about the last time you ever faced a challenge. Maybe it was a project at work that went off the rails, an unexpected family issue, or a personal setback that left you feeling defeated. How many of you have ever felt the weight.A moment so heavy you just want to give up and forget all your problems. Raise your hand. Okay, I see a lot of hands.Now, I want you to think of a small white ball on a perfectly manicured lawn and a tiny hole far in the distance. Th ...

[music] Hello everyone. Uh I'm going to do something very risky now. So I like you all to close your eyes for a minute.I know it's lunch time and it is risky to ask you all to close your eyes, but it's better than asking you all to close your eyes after lunch. So yeah uh close your eyes and uh stay with me. So imagine a child from a rural town in Tamil Nadu uh from a place called Shankran Kovville which is nestled near the western guards.So, the town is filled with echoes of looms, and we've got a thousand- ...

Core Message - The industry emphasizes that thriving is an intentional daily choice based on mindset, not just milestones or accomplishments [1] - The industry highlights the importance of focusing on attitude and effort in challenging situations [1] - The industry suggests leaning on a support team while also cultivating the strength to stand alone [1][3] - The industry emphasizes turning challenges into opportunities for growth and connection [1][3] Supporting Evidence & Insights - A Harvard study of over 15,000 participants indicates that happiness is more related to being present than to specific activities [1] - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) promotes "prehabilitation" to prepare for health challenges and improve recovery [1] - The report mentions that approximately 6 in every 100,000 people live with a significant non-malignant brain tumor [1] - Social support is essential for health, reducing pain and stress, and increasing longevity [3]

Problem Statement & Background - Mental health service referrals for children in England increased by 71% compared to pre-pandemic levels [2] - 212% of children in England were classified as persistently absent from school [3] - Students are perceived as more stressed, anxious, and distracted [3] - Traditional education may stifle confidence and curiosity [6] - Exam stress, even at a young age (e g, 10 years old), can have serious consequences [8] Proposed Solution & Methodology - Mindset skills can be taught to improve calm, confidence, and consistency [2] - The "dropping" technique (sigh, shrug, and drop) combined with deep breathing can promote calm [14][15] - The ABC tool (Allow, Breathe, Change) helps reframe negative thoughts and build confidence [20][21] - The "just for now, just this" hack encourages consistency by focusing on small, manageable tasks [24][25] Supporting Evidence & Results - A study by the OECD involving 600,000 students across 78 countries showed that students with a growth mindset scored higher in reading, maths, and science, experienced less fear of failure, and reported greater life satisfaction [22][23] - A trial showed a 44% increase in student confidence after coaching, compared to a 12% increase in a control group [31][32] - The academic self-efficacy scale is used to measure self-confidence for learning [29][30] Caveats & Considerations - Mindfulness-based techniques have great potential but are difficult to teach well and require student buy-in [17][18] - Building rapport and trust is essential for students to engage with the techniques effectively [19] - Some individuals with ADHD or autism may find it harder to get started or stay focused [28]