Nine in 10 young people in the UK believe that their life is lacking purpose and a lot of people are turning back to religion. There is something going on. >> This is about the most important thing that anyone could ever find out about their life and God has made us for a purpose and the purpose flows from that meaning.>> I kind of reject that because this is a perfect example of a solution being provided without explaining exactly why it provides a solution and that's what people are doing in religious tra ...

even head of psychology at St. Today. [Applause] Okay, a fabulous, enlightening, enriching good morning to all of you, my esteemed audience gathered over here. On the onset, I would like to say a big thank you to the TEDex team, St. Joseph's Abu Dhabi youth. It is always a matter of pride for a teacher to share the stage with her students. So please accept my gratitude team TEDex. You all have seen this. Now see, so I think I have your attention now. A recent study says that Gen Z has an attention span of 7 ...

What do you see when you find kids going to the engineering college or the medical college? Happy faces, smiling, joyful. I happen to be one such kid. But my My worries, my agony so to say started the moment I jointly entering college. It increased to a level that after a year I told my dad I don't want to do it. He said I want to touch your feet but please for heaven's sake don't say all this. You do what you want to do but get a basic thing. And he tried to question me. He tried to what the reason was. An ...

[Music] Over a period of my journey in the last 20 years and health and wellness uh we have seen the lot of changes happening all over the world. Today looking at the geopolitical scenarios I think the help is the biggest asset of any organization or in country all over the world. We are just lucky to be sitting here because we have gone through a co scenario.They have seen a lot of people have lost their life. I think what we fail to understand is the health is not a commodity. It is a collective responsib ...

Core Argument - The traditional question of "what do you want to be when you grow up" is flawed in today's uncertain world, as it encourages specialization over multi-potentiality [1][4][20] - Society pressures children to narrow their interests and fit into a single box, a shift possibly stemming from the industrial revolution and division of labor [8][9] - Multi-potential individuals possess resilience, holistic thinking, and innovation, making them well-suited to navigate uncertain times [11][12][13][14] - Multi-potential individuals are driven by curiosity and a purpose of life, not solely by achievement [16][17] Key Attributes of Multi-Potential Individuals - Resilience: Multi-potential individuals can adapt to job loss and switch identities easily, unafraid to start from zero [12] - Holistic Thinking: They can connect diverse fields like ecology, politics, empathy, and ethics to solve interconnected problems [13] - Innovation: They can connect dots between science, arts, and other fields to create innovative solutions [14][15] - Purpose-Driven: They are motivated by curiosity and a desire to learn, rather than solely by external achievements [17] Societal Implications - Rapid technological changes, unpredictable economies, and global uncertainties demand individuals with diverse skill sets [10][11] - The nature of jobs is changing, requiring individuals to compete with entertainers and adapt to evolving roles [19][20] - Encouraging multi-potentiality in children and adults is crucial for navigating the complexities of the modern world [20][21]

Personal Development Framework - The speaker introduces a framework for personal success, viewing each individual as a startup needing a framework for life [3][4] - The framework emphasizes problem-solving and finding one's own path, rather than blindly following others' expectations [5] - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about an interview where he was asked about his purpose in life, highlighting the importance of self-reflection [6][7][8][9][10] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding one's purpose and practicing self-leadership as guiding principles [14][15] Happiness and Well-being - The speaker discusses the importance of inner happiness and introduces the concept of four happiness chemicals: dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, and serotonin [21][22][23] - Serotonin, generated through exercise, sunlight, gratitude, giving, positive thinking, and avoiding stress, is highlighted as a key to inner happiness [23][24] - The speaker introduces the PORT concept (Possessions, Obligations, Relationships, Transactions) as a way to minimize stress and increase happiness [26][27][28][29][30] - The speaker advises minimizing possessions, obligations, and transactional work, and focusing on meaningful relationships to increase overall happiness [27][28][29][30] Conclusion - The speaker concludes by reiterating the importance of purpose, self-leadership, and happiness in leading a fulfilling life [31]