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Why success isn't making you happy & how to fix it | Meghan French Dunbar | TEDxSan Diego Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 16:38
[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] It's 1992. Bergen Elementary in the small mountain town I grew up in in Colorado. And it's my favorite day of the year. It's field day.And as I'm lining up for my next competition, I might as well have been Braveheart's daughter. I'm talking child-sized kilt and blue war paint. I am ready to destroy the competition, to do whatever it takes to win this next competition and add yet another blue ribbon to my extensive ribbon collection, which I 100% keep in a box underneat ...
Ben Horowitz on Passion: "Don't follow your passion, follow your contribution.
a16z· 2025-09-24 22:03
Don't follow your passion. What you take out of the world over time is much less important than what you put into the world. And so my recommendation would be follow your contribution.Find the thing that you're great at. Put that into the world. Contribute to others.Help the world be better. Think for yourself. And that is the thing to. ...
After the Bell, I Found My Pulse | Shreya Pepsilal | TEDxSJS Abu Dhabi Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-23 15:56
Personal Growth & Development - The speech emphasizes the importance of persistence and resilience in overcoming challenges and discovering one's passion [2][4][11] - It highlights that true learning and personal growth often occur outside of formal education settings [4][12] - The speech underscores the significance of mental health as a foundation for success, advocating for self-care, vulnerability, and seeking help [13][14] Leadership & Teamwork - The speech defines leadership not as power, but as presence, listening, and lifting others, emphasizing the importance of teamwork [6][7] - It suggests that leadership involves inspiring growth in others and working together towards common goals [7] Purpose & Passion - The speech encourages finding one's "pulse" or passion, which can drive individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their purpose [20][21] - It asserts that human compassion, creativity, and purpose are irreplaceable by artificial intelligence [19] Service & Responsibility - The speech highlights the importance of service to causes greater than oneself, particularly in areas like environmental sustainability and medicine [15][16][17] - It suggests that medicine is not just about science, but also about story, care, and compassion, utilizing skills learned outside the classroom [16][17]
Passion to Global Dream | A Dream Weaver’s Tale | Jobayer Hossain Shuvo | TEDxMUBC Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 16:38
Career & Passion - Encourages the new generation to pursue their passions and not be deterred by obstacles or traditional career paths [1][2] - Emphasizes the importance of enjoying one's work and finding fulfillment in their chosen profession [2] - Highlights the speaker's journey of turning a passion for photography into a successful wedding photography business [1] Business & Professionalism - Stresses the importance of professionalism and not working for free, regardless of the profession [2] - Shares a personal anecdote about facing challenges and learning from negative experiences in business [2] - Mentions the company's growth from a team of four to 70-72 people, with branches in Dhaka, Chittagong, London, and Singapore [1] Overcoming Obstacles & Motivation - Encourages resilience and perseverance in the face of struggles and discouragement [2] - Believes the new generation is more capable and innovative [1][3] - Shares that he charges more than 100,000 BDT (approximately $900 USD based on current exchange rates) for four hours of wedding photography, positioning himself as the highest-paid wedding photographer in Bangladesh [2]
Igniting Your Fire | Sola Aremu | TEDxCovenant University | Sola Aremu | TEDxCovenant University
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 15:58
How's everyone doing? So, I was thinking of the best way to start this and just last week I almost lost my life. So, I thought why not why not just start with that. So, a couple of days ago, there was a fire outbreak at my place and thankfully I was able to put it out. It was at this moment that I became curious with what causes the fire and the best way to quench it. After a bit of research, I realized that fire requires three essential elements in order to start. First, you have your foil, which it burns ...
Follow your Passion with all your Heart & Life will blossom | Raj Zutshi | TEDxScindia School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-17 16:22
[संगीत] आत्माराम जी अ हिंदी डमसक चीफ इनिशिएटेड अस इनू दिस ब्यूटीफुल प्रैक्टिस ही सेड बेटा स्टेज जो होता है वहां सरस्वती देवी का वास होता है। जब आप स्टेज पर आए शीश झुकाएं और उनसे आशीष लें। लेडीज एंड जेंटलमैन लॉट्स ऑफ वंडरफुल टीचिंग्स केम माय वे थ्रू द सिंधिया स्कूल बट बिफोर आई ड्वेल ऑन दैट लेट मी गिव यू अ लिटिल पीक इनू द काइंड ऑफ़ बॉय आई वाज़ बिफोर आई जॉइ स्कूल सो आई कम फ्रॉम अ फैमिली ऑफ़ पोएट्स एंड स्टोरी टेलर्स माय ग्रेट ग्रैंडफादर वाज़ अ पोएट ही वाज़ अ टीचर ऑफ़ इंग्लिश उर्दू एंड पर्सन हीज़ फादर फाइव सन्स। थ्री ऑ ...
The power of what if | Sifti Kaur | TEDxHIXS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-16 15:21
So before I officially begin my talk, can I please request everyone to get up. I know it's been a long day and we could all use a little bit of an energizer. Thank you so much.Now, everyone who's found their north stars, please sit down. You're the people who know that this is it. This is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life.Okay, so a lot of people still standing. So for those of you who have not found your not star tie yet, please sit down if you've tried something new in the last week. Could be a ...
Why obsession leads to success | Ms. Richa Bajpai | TEDxIIHMR U
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:46
Small town lack opportunities. Great businesses, great careers can only be built in tier one cities. That opportunities have a pin code.That's the myth which has been holding a generation of young builders. I actually studied in Japur from 2005 to 2009 doing my engineering here. I just one day went to Danik Basker's office to anchor to audition for a news anchor.The producer just walked up to me and said, "Hey, why don't you anchor for my live television show?" I was pleasantly surprised. People call it luc ...
Apun Ko Kya Maangta? A Harvard Grad on Life | Lieutenant Sanjiv Kaura | TEDxYouth@DPSFaridabad
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:01
What do you want? Let me take a guess. You want to play out your passion. You want purpose. This is it that I want to do. You want money. Obviously, sir, I get it. You want name not for your ego, bro, but just that when someone um Googles you, you sound legit. And you may want love. The unconditional unfiltered love of a mom. Just plain love, right? So passion, purpose, Bachan and P. If you want all these four, five, if I got it right to how to gain all these five. My story begins in school when I was like ...
a walk down memory lane | Parisa Panupat | TEDxYouth@RIS
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 15:07
[Music] A tall wall looms before me. Is it the net or my own doubts that keep me rooted in place. The whistle blows and I run to the center of the court.Eyes locked on the ball, soaring over the net as I position myself, waiting for the pass. Soon it comes. Wait, wait.Now, my hands work in unison, cradling the ball and pushing it up where the hitter spice it over. One day during practice, my teammate asked me, "Why do you like setting? Isn't it a lot of running?" In response, I merely smiled and replied, "E ...