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The value of error in discovery | Kethura Fernando | TEDxGC Negombo Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-20 17:34
When we think of Albert Einstein, we usually picture that wild hair, the twinkle in his eye, and the man that somehow decoded the universe with math. But what if I told you that one of his greatest discoveries yet actually began as a mistake. Now, mistakes are something we all know too well, right.Maybe a wrong answer in an exam, a wrong decision, or a moment you thought, "Oh no, I've messed up." See, the thing with Einstein's mess up, though, is that it didn't just change his life. It changed our entire un ...
The Two Questions Every Leader Should Ask | Phuc Huynh | TEDxLCCUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-11 17:20
Leadership & Humility - Leadership should be a dynamic experience, adapting to changing circumstances and team growth, rather than becoming a routine checklist [8][9][10] - The industry emphasizes the importance of questioning oneself and remaining open to the possibility of not always being right, highlighting humility as a key leadership trait [7] - Admitting mistakes is crucial for building trust and fostering a culture of honesty and growth within a team [14][15] Self-Reflection & Improvement - Leaders should regularly assess whether their leadership has become routine, as this can lead to stagnation and a failure to listen to fresh ideas [8][10] - The industry suggests that leaders should be able to admit their mistakes, even when praised or successful, to encourage a learning environment [12][14] - Continuous self-improvement is encouraged, with leaders striving to be better than they were yesterday [17]
Help Kids Succeed by Letting Them Fail | Beth Barr | TEDxLogan Circle
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 17:45
核心观点 - 报告指出,学生普遍存在焦虑、抑郁和缺乏投入的问题,他们害怕犯错和失败 [2] - 这种恐惧导致学生不敢开始任务,解决问题时遇到困难,或者缺乏勇气寻求帮助 [3] - 为了获得及格分数或满足对完美主义的期望,一些学生会选择作弊 [4][5] - 报告强调,学生不承担错误的责任,会将不道德的行为延续到企业界,每年给企业和政府造成数十亿美元的损失 [8] 解决方案与建议 - 报告建议,教育应强调学习过程而非最终结果,以降低学生的焦虑和完美主义 [9][10] - 报告提倡采用“有学分/无学分”的评分系统,以减轻学生的压力 [10] - 报告建议,学校、家长和监护人应充分支持学生,并相互信任 [19] - 报告强调,成年人应共同努力,在风险较低时将责任交给学生,帮助他们克服障碍 [20] 行动步骤 - 允许孩子犯错,并将其视为成长机会,向他们保证,错误的选择并不意味着他们是坏人或失败者 [18] - 帮助孩子集思广益,制定恢复计划,鼓励他们逐步回到正轨 [19]
How Mistakes Propel Us Forward | Shanice Wong Yen Shyen | TEDxAsia Pacific U
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-29 16:42
When was the last time you really asked someone, "Hey, how are you?" not as a greeting but with a questions that needed an answer. For the long time that I thought that I was great at connecting with people until I got m I make a mistake so big it changes the way how I see people forever. I used to believe that the biggest mistake in life was about failing.failing an exam, filling a goal, filling a job. But then I made a different kind of mistake. But it didn't shows up in my grade, my career, or my achieve ...
Rethinking Failure | 竞尧 于 | TEDxShenzhen Senior HS North
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-28 15:22
Good afternoon everyone. Quick check in. Tell me if you burn toast so bad it look like a piece of coal or sent a text to a teacher that you're supposed to send to a friend and you thought I've never touching the phone again. See, we've all stared at a failed and wanted to hide. Let's start with a quote. Thomas Edison said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. " Be real. If Addison make a light bulb today, he posts that 10,000 mistake on Tik Tok. When your experiments becomes a fi ...
Cracks Form Over Time | Maggie Tang | TEDxSHSID Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 14:57
Personal Growth and Reflection - The speaker reflects on the changes and realizations that come with turning 15, including recognizing past "idiotic" actions and navigating new social expectations [1][2] - The speaker discusses the challenges of transitioning to adulthood and observing similar changes in family members, such as her mother turning 50 and her sister entering college [3][4] - The speaker explores the evolving dynamics between family members as they go through different life stages, contrasting childhood sleepovers with current interactions [4][5][6][7] - The speaker shares a childhood memory of being frightened by her mother's discussion of climate change and the possibility of dying young [8][9] - The speaker recounts the experience of her grandfather's death during the COVID-19 pandemic and the guilt she felt for not having a closer relationship with him [10][11][12][13][14][15] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of realizing and preserving past mistakes, using her relationship with her grandmother as an example of childhood misbehavior and the lasting impact of those actions [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] - The speaker advocates for embracing one's "cracks" or flaws, learning from them, and using them to become a better person in the present [25][26][27]
Overcoming Fear and Failure | Zixiao HUANG | TEDxPennon Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-25 16:48
Personal Growth & Learning - The speaker initially experienced fear of failure after scoring 196 on a math test, a significant drop from a previous score of 99 [2] - The speaker created a "mistake notebook" to learn from errors, demonstrating a proactive approach to self-improvement [4] - The speaker improved to a score of 98 on a later test, showing progress through learning from mistakes [4] - The speaker realized that setbacks are temporary and that improvement is possible with continued effort [5] - The speaker draws inspiration from Thomas Edison's perseverance, highlighting the value of learning from failures [6] Overcoming Challenges - The speaker's journey emphasizes the importance of facing fears and learning from failures in various fields [7] - The speaker encourages others to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and to persevere in their endeavors [7]
10 Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Make | Raul Handa | TEDxMSRIT
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-25 15:43
when you guys are ready. Okay. Are you sure? Are we good to go? Yeah. Okay, cool. Hi guys. Um, I'm going to start by first telling you guys that I've been bankrupt a couple of times. Uh, each time I thought that was it. It's the end. It doesn't get any better from here. But if I told you that last year the Fortuna Group did about 15 million US in annual recurring revenue. And that's why I'm here today. And this is not because we didn't do $50 million in revenue because we went bankrupt. We did $50 million i ...
Fail Like a Genious:The Power of Unlearning | Marwa Mansour | TEDxAjou U Tashkent
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-16 15:34
Core Message - Embracing mistakes and unlearning old concepts are crucial for personal and professional growth [5][8][15] - Viewing mistakes as opportunities for learning and innovation can lead to success [11][12][14] - Encouraging a "right wrong mindset" fosters creativity and problem-solving [19][20] Practical Application - Classifying and analyzing mistakes can provide insights into understanding and addressing underlying issues [8][9][10] - Celebrating failures and creating a safe environment for making mistakes can promote learning and risk-taking [21][22][23] - Keeping a journal of failures and actively studying areas of weakness can facilitate self-improvement [25][26] Examples and Analogies - The evolution of Kodak and Netflix illustrates the importance of adapting to change and unlearning outdated practices [13][14] - The analogy of a tree shedding leaves and a gardener pruning branches highlights the need to let go of old concepts and embrace new growth [15][16] - Edison's numerous failed attempts before inventing the light bulb exemplifies the value of perseverance and learning from mistakes [7]
Typos and Truths | Ishan Kalliyath | TEDxOOBSchool
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-03 15:15
[Music] Let me ask you all a question. Have you ever read a typo so bad it cost you 200 dhams, your dignity, and a friendship. Because I have.Meet John. John has been my friend for the last two years. and he has in fact started job hunting, sending out CVs, attending job interviews for a few months now.I messaged him on a random Tuesday saying, "Yo, did you get the job?" And he messaged me back saying, "I'm hired." Naturally, I freaked out. I went out and bought him a cake, a nice one with little golden fla ...