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A New Way to Think About Your Life’s Purpose | Meghan Neufeld | TEDxSurrey
TEDx Talks· 2026-04-07 16:22
When I was six years old, I failed grade one. I was what some might call a spirited child, curious, chatty, and with the kind of energy that made teachers twitch. I also struggled with literacy and focus and eventually was pulled out of the classroom and into a closet-sized room for special education support.They even tested my hearing, thinking maybe I wasn't catching instructions. Thankfully, the aiologist told my parents that if I could hear any better, I'd be able to hear grass grow. The grown-ups calle ...
Balancing the Shifts - The Acrobatics of Being Change Ready | Dan Aubin | TEDxVictor Harbor
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-18 16:51
Okay, we have a balance problem. Seriously, I'm not talking about handstands. Handstands are great.You should try them. They're lots of fun. Do you want to try one now.>> Oh, maybe later. Maybe later. Today I'm going to share with you a simple but profound shift in perspective on the topic of balance.My aim is to give you some fuel and some tools to increase adaptability and resilience as we all face a rapidly changing world. A world that seems to be hurtling out of balance. Let's start with this feather.It ...
Becoming Who You're Truly Meant to Be | Bergsveinn Ólafsson | TEDxClaremontGraduateUniversity
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-13 15:32
[Applause] On a cold winter morning in Iceland back in 2020, I was sitting on my office. For over a decade, football had been my main identity. It gave me passion, purpose, money, and let's be honest, attention and external validation. I was kind of a big deal. And the worst part, I loved it. But something had shifted. I stopped caring about matches, training, and the game itself. My friend asked me to write down an answer to this simple question. Why are you still playing football? I wrote for an hour and ...