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Rewrite your Script: A Journey Beyond Limits | Dr.Amrita Rajpal | TEDxYouth@JPSRanebennur
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-12 16:44
Overcoming Societal Barriers - In the 1980s in India, less than 33% of women could read or write, and only about 2% attained a college degree [2][3] - More than 50% of the female population in India was married by the age of 18, often ending their education and career aspirations [3] - The speaker highlights the societal pressures surrounding divorce and remarriage, particularly the judgment and shame associated with it [4][15] Personal Transformation and Empowerment - Education is emphasized as a transformative force, capable of changing lives and providing a sense of purpose [7][8] - The speaker's personal journey includes pursuing education at 36, completing graduation at 40, post-graduation at 50, and receiving an honorary doctorate at 54 [9][12] - Divorce is presented as a means of regaining dignity, while remarriage offers an opportunity for love and joy [16] Career and Purpose - The speaker's career began with limited conditions, working in a preschool with a 3 PM curfew, which became a motivator [17] - Over three decades, the speaker established over 200 preschools, trained thousands of teachers, and authored books on early childhood education [19] - Barriers are framed as opportunities for growth and stepping stones towards building bridges for oneself and others [21][22] Challenging Societal Norms - The speech challenges the pressure to conform to societal timelines for education, career, and marriage [23] - Reinvention is presented as evolution, encouraging individuals to embrace new identities and discover hidden parts of themselves [25] - The core message emphasizes that it's never too late to overcome barriers and pursue one's dreams, urging listeners not to stay silent or be confined by others' expectations [26][27]
¡Atrévete a crear! | Yolibeth Pico | TEDxUEES
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-03 16:44
Bien, yo quiero iniciar con una pregunta. ¿Alguien de aquí se llama Yolibet o alguien conoce a una Yolibet. La estoy viendo nadie. Nadie.Tranquilos, me lo esperaba. Bueno, pues ahora pueden decir que conocen una Yolivet. Me presento, si le soy sincera, toda mi vida odié mi nombre, no me gustaba para nada, era una inseguridad.Yo crecí odiando mi nombre porque muchos lo confundían, lo escribían mal, me decían Yuri Bet o cuando decía, "Me llamo Yulibet, ¿cómo?" Y termina en TH. Entonces, no me gustaba con deci ...
Scaling Mountains, Inspiring Ripples of Change | S. Jaahnavi | TEDxSIS Ajmer Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 15:54
Personal Development & Goal Achievement - The core message revolves around the importance of embracing change, consistency, and adaptability to achieve personal goals, drawing parallels from mountaineering experiences [1][25][26][27] - Overcoming challenges and failures is presented as a crucial part of personal transformation, emphasizing resilience and continuous learning [23][24][28][30][31] - The speaker advocates for starting small, being consistent, and adapting to failures as key elements in achieving any goal, whether it's in music, sports, or public speaking [26][27][28] Lessons from Mountaineering - Scaling mountains is used as a metaphor for overcoming life's challenges, highlighting the significance of each small step towards reaching the summit [1][2] - The speaker's experiences on various peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Denali (North America), illustrate the diverse challenges and adaptations required in different environments [3][11][15][19] - Mental strength is emphasized as being more critical than physical strength in mountaineering, particularly in situations where exhaustion and the urge to give up are overwhelming [22][23] Overcoming Adversity - The speaker's personal story includes her father's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, which served as a motivation to push her limits and achieve more [15] - The experience of being denied a permit to climb Mount Everest due to age restrictions led to a change in plans and the successful climb of Mount Denali, demonstrating adaptability [18][19] - The speaker shares instances of having to turn back from summits due to illness or bad weather, emphasizing the importance of making smart decisions to preserve life and try again later [29][30] Importance of Continuous Learning - The speaker emphasizes the importance of remaining a learner throughout life, regardless of age or expertise, and being open to gaining knowledge from others [31][32] - The speaker's father, a mental health doctor, is presented as a role model for staying grounded and always being willing to learn from others [33]
Rewriting my life's story | Namrata Gupta | TEDxIIS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-24 14:56
We talk a lot about breaking boundaries, but what if the hardest boundary to break is the one inside your own head? What if the biggest obstacle in your life isn't your circumstances, but the story you tell yourself? I spent years stuck, not because of society or systems, but because of being trapped in my own stories. And here's the irony. I'm a fiction author. I literally weave stories. And yet, the most powerful story I ever told wasn't printed on paper. It lived in my head, holding me hostage. We live i ...
From Assumptions to Answers | Banasri Brandon | TEDxTechnocrats Institute Of Technology
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-11 15:06
[संगीत] [प्रशंसा] [संगीत] इमेजिन यू आर ऑल इनसाइड अ फ्लाइट। द व्हील्स जस्ट टच द रनवे। द सीट बेल्ट गोज़ ऑफ एंड वी सी दैट पीपल रश टू गो ऑफ द एयरक्राफ्ट। एस इफ दे आर गेटिंग अ iPhone आउटसाइड बट नॉट मी। आई ऑलवेज लव टू स्टे बैक एंड आई वॉच एवरीवन गेटिंग ऑफ द प्लेन। बिकॉज़ आई हैव अ सीक्रेट हॉबी। आई लव टू स्टील। आई लव टू स्टील अ ग्लिं्स ऑफ द कॉकपिट। आई लव टू स्टील द फीलिंग्स एंड द वर्ल्ड इनसाइड अ कॉकपिट। वन डे आई वाज़ फ्लाइंग बैक फ्रॉम सर्बिया। एज यूजुअल आई पीप इन एंड आई केम फेस टू फेस वि अ लेडी पिटीट स्ट्रांग वेरी कॉन् ...
¿Cual es tu Everest? | Ligia Madrigal | TEDxPuraVida
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-15 15:23
[Música] Cuando era una niña solía admirar las montañas. Me encantaba observar detenidamente aquellos gigantes verdes. Me parecían poderosas, misteriosas. alcanzables. Habían algo en ellas que me llamaba. No sabía exactamente qué era, pero me quedaba detenidamente viéndolas como alguien que escucha un secreto que todavía no entiende, pero que sabe que es importante. En ese momento no tenía la menor idea de que algún día intentaría escalar el gigante más grande de todos, el monte Everest. Tengo 52 años, soy ...
Don't Wait to Be Discovered, Discover Yourself | Rahim Aladağ | TEDxNecmettin Erbakan University
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-11 16:35
Career Aspirations & Personal Development - The individual aspired to become the mayor of Konya since the age of 8, driven by a desire to contribute to the city [1] - Faced setbacks including family financial difficulties and restrictions on educational choices, but persevered towards personal goals [1] - The individual's turning point was realizing the need to create opportunities rather than waiting to be discovered, leading to a career as a trainer and consultant for municipalities [12][13] - The individual believes in utilizing one's talents to contribute positively to society and feels a sense of responsibility to act upon one's potential [17][19] Community Engagement & Leadership - Initiated a campaign to build the first children's park in Şekertekke Mahallesi, Konya, demonstrating early leadership [1] - Became the first student council president at Fırat University, initiating changes and projects [1] - Played a role in reducing the eligible age for candidacy in Turkey from 30 to 25 through a campaign that gathered 115,000 signatures [3] Overcoming Obstacles & Seeking Opportunities - Despite facing unemployment for 2 and a half years, the individual continued to participate in social activities and develop projects to gain recognition [5][6] - The individual received a European Union grant of 9153%, facing opposition and physical violence for alleged information selling [3] - The individual was offered a position as a Member of Parliament from Konya but was unable to take the position due to mandatory military service requirements and subsequent changes in election laws [4][5]