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The Flying Elephant | Dr. Marwa El-Kassaby | TEDxCairoUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 15:23
[موسيقى] ايه اول حاجه بتيجي في بالنا لما بنسمع سيره الفيل ان هو كبير وخطير وان اغلب المخرجين حاصرينه في ادوار الشر ولا ان هو طيب وكيوت وجميل وبتحبوه زي ما انا بحبه بالظبط انا بحب الفيل جدا لكذا سبب كتير بس انا عايزه اشار معاكم كم سبب منهم الفيل من اكتر الحيوانات اللي حنينه وعندها امبيثي وكاينس كتير جدا وده بيبان في تعامله مع اولاده ان هو يقدر يطبطب عليهم بالزلوم الفيل كمان عنده مشاعر الحزن وبيقدر يحزن قوي لو حد من القطيع بتاعه حصل له حاجه معلومه ما كنتش اعرفها غير قريب مجموعه معلومه لطيفه جدا ان الفيل ما بي ...
Why Is It So Hard to Be Yourself? | Zhaoyu Lu | TEDxSHSID Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 14:57
Why it's so hard to be yourself? Uh, so are you a little tired? Um, don't worry because you now you can have a a little rest because my speech is with no knowledge just stories about mine. Okay. Okay. Good afternoon everyone and thank you Teresa. Uh, thank you Shanghai High School International Division and thank you for being here today. I know for many of you today feels light and joyful because a beautiful holiday is waiting ahead. But for me today is a deeply challenge because this is my very first time ...
Escaping the Trap Box | Beshayer Mohamed Ismaeel Mahmood AlAlawi | TEDxYouth@DIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-10 15:46
Audience, visualize with me a vibrant red circle, so big, so bold, and unafraid. It symbolizes every child's spirit, determination, curiosity, and the readiness to embrace the world without limits. They'll climb trees, splash in puddles, and even build castles out of thin air.All without worrying about judgment and letting their imagination roam freely. However, as we grow older, our perspectives change. That big bold red circuit, it begins to shrink and shrink and shrink.Not because it's broken, but becaus ...
Personal growth & Overcoming challenges | Yi WEI | TEDxPennon Qingdao Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-02 15:21
Personal Development & Perseverance - Overcoming initial difficulties in learning violin, such as physical discomfort and frustration [1][2] - The importance of perseverance and practice in achieving success, illustrated through the speaker's violin journey [3][5][7] - The transformation of struggles into skills, with initial "screeches" turning into songs and blisters into calluses [6][7] - The realization that talent is secondary to practice and dedication [7][8] Learning & Growth - The impact of a supportive environment, including encouragement from family and inspirational stories, on motivation [2][3] - The joy and satisfaction derived from achieving a goal through hard work, exemplified by the speaker's first successful performance [4][5] - The value of early struggles as the foundation for future success and skill development [7] Motivation & Inspiration - The message of not giving up when facing challenges, drawing parallels to athletes and musicians [8] - The encouragement to keep going despite difficulties, emphasizing that everyone starts as a beginner [8]
How does acting help me in real life? | Lan Phuong Nguyen | TEDxSuPham
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-31 16:19
Core Message - The speech emphasizes the ability to overcome challenges and find opportunities in adversity, drawing parallels between acting and real life [3][24] - It advocates for a proactive approach to life's difficulties, encouraging individuals to take responsibility, focus on the present, adapt flexibly, embrace the flow, and maintain a positive mindset [11][25] Five-Step Framework for Overcoming Challenges - **Responsibility:** Acknowledging and fulfilling one's obligations to others and oneself, preventing stagnation in difficult times [4][14] - **Focus on the Present:** Concentrating on the immediate reality to alleviate worries about the future or regrets about the past, promoting calmness and clarity [5][15][16] - **Flexible Adaptation:** Seeking opportunities within challenges by embracing new skills, perspectives, and relationships [6][19] - **Go with the Flow:** Letting go of rigid expectations and embracing unexpected opportunities and fresh approaches [8][20] - **Positive Thinking:** Cultivating a mindset that allows one to recognize the value and potential for growth within painful experiences [9][21] Application to Real Life - The framework is applicable to various life challenges, including job loss, relationship breakups, and health issues [12][13] - By applying the five steps, individuals can transform obstacles into opportunities for personal growth and resilience [10][22][23]
Falling Forward | S. Mya Andriamalala | TEDxWJHS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-30 16:57
In September of 2012, my life changed as I wore what seemed to be a massive spaceship to four-year-old me. I wasn't sure what was happening at the time, but I knew one thing. My role would change complete meat.I would no longer have breakfast at my grandma's every weekend or play with my cousins after church on Sunday. I was saying goodbye to the familiar signs, sights, sounds, and faces of home. At the time, I didn't realize that for the next 13 years, I would be faced with many challenges.moments of confu ...
The Power of Eeyore | Nabs Al Busaidi | TEDxAl Qurum
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-25 15:42
Core Message - The central theme revolves around overcoming obstacles by questioning whether a perceived barrier is an excuse or a valid reason [10] - The narrative emphasizes the power of shifting from "want to" to "need to," highlighting the determination to find a way when faced with challenges [8] Overcoming Obstacles - The speaker initially viewed the $5,000 entry fee as an insurmountable obstacle, but reframed it as an excuse [4][5] - Ramadan was initially perceived as a reason to avoid training, but was later overcome by training at night [6] - Knee pain during the marathon was challenged as a potential excuse to quit, leading to the completion of the race despite the pain [7][8] Personal Achievement - The speaker raised $5,000 in 48 hours by incentivizing friends to donate in exchange for choosing the speaker's marathon costume [6] - The speaker completed the Washington Marine Corps Marathon, hopping the last mile due to knee pain, finishing in 6 hours [6][7][8][9]