Imagine [Music] being submerged in an ocean of endless homework and relentless exams with two tests to take and at least 4 hours of homework every day. For countless students in China, this is their reality. Strict academic demands from parents and teachers along with an intense desire to excel in grades and enter prestigious universities have almost become the entirety of their lives.They're trapped within a colossal external valuation standard where scores have most become the sole criterion for academic ...

Loving yourself is the goal, but it's not perfect. Sometimes it's tolerating yourself. Sometimes when the voices around you are too loud, and trust me, you can look at my comments and DMs.. There are plenty of them. The goal is continuing to stand up. If that little girl in Mississippi had seen someone like her on a magazine cover, maybe she wouldn't have felt so alone.So let's build a world where every person feels seen, valued, and heard, which is easy to say, right. But how. Well, it starts by challengin ...

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Cat Morenzi. >> We cannot evolve as a species until we remove our masks. Have you ever felt like you were too much or not enough.Too loud, too sensitive, too weird, too balding. [Music] [Applause] [Music] >> My name is Cat and I have alopecia, an autoimmune disease that made me lose my hair. This is the mask I have worn for 20 years.I spent those years abandoning myself to avoid being abandoned by others. Today is the day I stop hiding. [Music] [Applause] Today is the day I take off my mask.Wearing the mask ...

Personal Growth & Self-Acceptance - The speech emphasizes the importance of embracing change and personal growth in the face of shifting circumstances [2][3] - It highlights the struggle with external validation and the journey towards self-acceptance [6][10] - The speaker advocates for choosing oneself and letting go of versions created by others' expectations [11][13] Overcoming Adversity & Building Resilience - The speech acknowledges the impact of negative experiences like being judged or mistreated [3][4] - It encourages individuals to stand tall in the face of uncertainty and trust in their ability to learn and grow stronger [14] - The speaker suggests that true growth comes from moving forward even when the world feels unstable [15] Identity & Authenticity - The speech explores the theme of identity and the pressure to conform to societal standards [4][7] - It encourages listeners to discover their authentic selves and not be defined by labels or expectations [14] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of being oneself and letting go of externally imposed versions of oneself [13][15]

Core Message - The report emphasizes the inherent worth of individuals, independent of external validation or achievements [3][14] - It highlights the importance of recognizing and valuing one's inner essence or "gold," which remains constant regardless of circumstances [15][20] - The report suggests that individuals often mistakenly believe their value is earned through external recognition or performance [15] Self-Reflection and Value - The report introduces a reflection exercise to reconnect with one's value, focusing on unnoticed actions, consistent qualities, and unique contributions [18][19] - It encourages individuals to identify and acknowledge their inherent qualities, such as curiosity, kindness, and patience [18] - The report suggests that recognizing and embracing one's essence can provide a sense of grounding and direction [19][20] Overcoming Self-Doubt - The report acknowledges the challenges of maintaining self-worth in the face of self-doubt and external pressures [16][17] - It encourages individuals to trust their inner essence more than their environment, remembering that their value is inherent [20][21] - The report uses the metaphor of "good gold" to illustrate that inherent value shines regardless of the setting or circumstances [13][17]

[拍手] 皆さんの中で意見を言うのが苦手な方は いらっしゃいますか. もしよろしければ挙 お願いします。 ありがとうございます。その苦手という 気持ち痛いほどよくわかります。どうでも いいこと例えば友達に焼肉食べたいなんて たいもないことは言えるのにこれは本当に 伝えたいと思うような大切な意見ほど 周りとの関係性や場の空気が変わって しまうような気がして余計に言えなくなっ てしまうこと。 私もまさにそうでした。私は人と話すこと がとても好きなので、自分が意見を言って 関係が切れてしまったり変わってしまっ たりするのが怖くて大事な意見に蓋をして 生きていました。しかしある経験からその 大事内を伝える本当の意味を知ることが できました。今日のお話が皆さんの意見の 蓋をとっ払らえるようなきっかけにないな と思います。 ところで大事内とは一体何のでしょうか. それはただの思いつきや感想ではありませ ん。 自分の経験から来るこう信じているという 強い思いやこれはおかしいのではないかと いう心の叫びのような自分の価値観と固く 結びついた声のことです。 その大子内は先には場の空気を一変させて しまったり人との関わりも変えて ...

Three months ago during my exam season, I still allow myself to my usual 15 or 30 minutes phone break before sleep. And it wasn't until that I came across videos of my peers, people my age, who were staying up all night until like 1:00 a. m., 3:00 a. m. , 5:00 a.m. , even pulling allnighters to maximize every single minute they have into studying. And I hate them.Or rather, I hate how they make me feel. Because guilt hits me so hard that after those videos, I've been asking myself questions like, "Have I do ...

Personal Background & Challenges - The speaker experienced early life challenges including family tension due to mixed-race parentage and feelings of responsibility for a broken home [3][4] - Faced behavioral struggles and ADHD, leading to difficulties in school and social interactions [5][6] - Experienced racism and was permanently excluded from school, leading to a pupil referral unit [12][13] - Left the pupil referral unit at 16 without qualifications and worked in a supermarket [18][19] Turning Points & Resilience - Martial arts provided community, discipline, and high expectations, leading to personal improvement [20][21] - Demonstrated resilience and determination in martial arts, refusing to give up despite setbacks [23][24][25][26] - Gained admission to college despite initial rejection, driven by determination and willingness to fight for an opportunity [27][28] - Overcame academic challenges, including grammar, to succeed at university and pursue higher education [30][31][32] Advocacy & Impact - Founded "Excluded from School" to change statistics and improve outcomes for excluded or at-risk youth [34] - Advocates for marginalized students, helping them access educational opportunities and rewrite societal narratives [35][36] - Emphasizes the importance of refusing negative expectations and self-limiting beliefs to achieve dreams [39]

Core Argument - The speech challenges the mainstream media's emphasis on relentlessly pursuing dreams, suggesting instead that individuals may not always be ready for such pursuits [2] - It advocates for a shift in perspective, focusing on *how* and *what* one pursues, and how to sustain oneself throughout the journey, rather than solely focusing on achieving goals [3] - The central idea revolves around "arrival fallacy," a common phenomenon where individuals experience a sense of emptiness or crisis after achieving their goals [13] Case Studies - The speech uses Notch, the creator of Minecraft, who sold his company to Microsoft for an estimated 25 亿 (2.5 billion) 美元, as an example of someone who experienced an identity crisis after achieving immense success [5] - Michael Phelps, a highly decorated Olympian, is presented as another example, highlighting his struggles with post-Olympic depression and questioning his identity without swimming [8][9][10] Key Takeaways - Goals should be viewed as checkpoints in a continuous journey, not as the ultimate finish line [24][25] - One's identity and sense of self should not be solely dependent on external factors or achievements [26] - True satisfaction comes from within, derived from building positive habits, adhering to strong principles, and maintaining a positive self-image [27] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of small, consistent actions and self-reflection in building a strong sense of self [28] - The speech concludes that instead of chasing dreams, individuals should focus on building themselves, so that they are prepared to handle the aftermath of achieving their goals [29]