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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-08-10 08:20
On your laps or on a lilo, if you drift in a swimming pool long enough, what it reflects is yourself https://t.co/1r1y1rSYKO ...
3 Teaching Truths | Teodora Varzaru | TEDxInternational School of Bucharest
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-15 14:52
Hello. Hello. Oh wow. I thought I could uh play this moment very very cool because we do this you know we do this almost daily in our assemblies and uh somehow this is very very special. I feel so grateful for being here. Could we have one more round of applause for the lovely lovely student that have organized this? Amazing what students can do when you encourage them. So, I can't believe I'm about to say this after hearing so many brilliant minds speaking. Can't believe I'm about to say something extremel ...
Why doing what you're “good at” might be ruining your career | Isabelle Nuttall | TEDxLancasterU
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 16:25
Career Development & Personal Values - Aligning professional selves with fundamental values leads to a more sustainable and fulfilling life [1] - The speaker realized the importance of "how" things are done (approach, attitude, behavior) in the workplace, rather than just "what" is done (output) [1] - Reflection is crucial to question existing norms and explore different approaches in one's career [1][2] - Shifting from a fixed mindset to active reflection allows individuals to choose which scripts (pre-programmed narratives) to follow [2] - The speaker suggests scrapping five-year plans and focusing on internal shifts in mindset rather than solely on behavioral changes [2] Workplace & Societal Impact - Separating personal values from professional life can lead to toxic work environments and short-term decisions benefiting only a few [2] - Unequal societies and a degrading planet negatively impact everyone [2] - Dominant narratives of success (big corporations, high salaries, overwork) should be questioned for their alignment with personal values [2] - Finding passion and purpose benefits not only the individual but also society and the environment [7] - The speaker encourages being proactive, speaking up, and changing paths when things aren't working out [6]
How Ray Dalio Identifies Top Talent
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-27 11:35
Going on your principles, I'm really interested. You build Bridgewwater. With the experience you have today, how do you think about building a work structure and an organization and how do you apply those principles.You meet so many great people, so many talented men and women. How do you go about picking your top people. You're building a machine.Okay. What is a team like. What are the positions they play. What are the characteristics of the qualities that are necessary to play that position.Well, how does ...