Personal Philosophy & Growth - Change is the only constant, influencing personal and professional evolution [1] - Gratitude remains a constant element throughout life's transformations [1] - Determination and persistence are crucial for achieving goals, even when facing obstacles [1] - Making peace with what is offered and utilizing available resources is essential for progress [1] - Unlearning certain behaviors and beliefs is a necessary part of personal growth in adulthood [4] Feminism & Equality - Feminism is about equal rights and judging individuals based on their capabilities [2] - The speaker's father was a significant influence, promoting feminist values [1] Career & Professional Life - Early career choices are often influenced by family support and available opportunities [1] - Professional success requires navigating challenging situations and adapting to different environments [1][3] - Balancing personal aspirations with practical needs is a common challenge in early adulthood [1] - Delegation and sharing responsibilities are important aspects of marriage and partnership [3]

Imagine a world where the only form of communication was crying. Right. As children, our only way of communicating to our parents was if we simply cried, we'd get our work done.But as we grew up, we had to unlearn that crying was the only way of communication. We formed words slowly, negotiations, arguments and finally we can speak how we can today. The fundamental thing is unlearning is not forgetting.It's a common misconception because of the prefix un. It negates the word. It is about evolving.It is reco ...

Okay. Have you ever been so sure of something only to later realize that you might have been wrong. It might be like a fact that you believed your entire life only for you to find out that it was just a myth.It's a humbling experience, isn't it. Now, I would like to ask you all to imagine a cup. A cup so full of water that it can't hold another drop.Now imagine this to be your mind with all your beliefs, assumptions and habits with no room for change. With no room to grow, with no room for anything new to d ...

Hello everyone. Sorry for the delay. So I was working on my TEDex speech when my mom barged in demanding to see an update on it because I'd exceeded the due line.Uh she said for me the problem is my notes were scattered across the Google Docs randomly. When she saw the chaos of my screen, she froze. Literally, she just stood there unmoving, staring at my screen like it had done the worst crime imaginable.When she finally spoke, she said, "What is this, Anaga? Where is your pen and paper? Why haven't you wri ...

Good morning everyone. My name is Marina. I want to start by asking you all a simple question.When was the last time you were truly at rest. Not just taking a break, but actually feeling at peace without guilt, without stress, or thinking about the next thing on your to-do list. Now, imagine this.Imagine you're running a race, but you've forgotten the finish line. You're darting, sweating, pushing beyond your limits, but you just can't seem to see that finish line. It feels like the track just keeps extendi ...

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I want you to consider that the greatest obstacle to your growth may not be what you don't know, but what you think you already know. Today, I'm here to talk about something that is as ancient as it is revolutionary, as challenging as it is liberating, and as personal as it is universal.Join me as I uncover the art of unlearning. Let me start by telling you a short story. When I was 12, my grandmother handed me a small red cloth pouch.Inside this pouch was not just fabric ...

Core Concept - Unlearning is not about erasing knowledge, but questioning, rethinking, and sometimes replacing what was thought to be true [5] - Unlearning creates space to grow, challenge old beliefs, and imagine new possibilities [17] - Letting go of old beliefs helps in learning new things and can lead to amazing outcomes [17] Practical Application - Adapting to new grading systems requires unlearning old approaches to improve performance [6][9] - Unlearning limiting beliefs opens up new possibilities and helps face challenges with confidence [14] - Removing old habits or beliefs that no longer serve a purpose makes space for new ones [13] Illustrative Examples - Steve Jobs unlearned old perspectives after being ousted from Apple, leading to the creation of Next and Pixar, and ultimately improving Apple [15][16][17] - The concept of drawing a tree differently challenges deeply ingrained perceptions and demonstrates the power of unlearning [10][11]

Core Idea - The speech emphasizes the importance of "unlearning" in personal and professional growth, particularly in the field of education [2][3] - Unlearning is presented as a challenging but necessary process for adapting to change and fostering innovation [13][14] Personal Transformation in Teaching - The speaker's teaching journey evolved from a traditional, teacher-led approach to a student-centered, collaborative environment [4][7][8] - The speaker shifted from rote memorization to promoting conceptual understanding and real-world application of knowledge [9][10] - The speaker learned from students, embracing their language and culture to enhance connection and communication [12][13][18][19] Strategies for Unlearning - Reflecting on practices that no longer work is crucial for identifying areas needing change [15] - Openness to experimentation and new approaches is essential for growth and adaptation [16][17] - Learning from students and embracing their perspectives can enhance teaching effectiveness [17][18] - Acting quickly and embracing lifelong learning are vital for continuous improvement [20][21] Cognitive Aspects of Unlearning - Cognitive science suggests that unlearning requires significant brain training due to the brain's resistance to change [13][14] - Overcoming this resistance requires activation energy, similar to breaking old bonds to form new ones in chemistry [14] Call to Action - The audience is encouraged to identify and challenge outdated beliefs or assumptions [22][23] - The speech promotes the idea of celebrating not just learning, but also the courage to unlearn and adapt [23]

[Music] Welcome everyone. Uh thank you for being here in our university. Uh this is Maru Mansour.uh I'm teaching here English language and as mentioned with a lot of certificates and so on but it has never started like that. I started as a regular teacher at school and every day I go to my class, I teach, I collected a homework, I go to the teacher's room and I start grading my students. But actually uh within grading I discover a lot of mistakes done in their notebooks and in some moments I felt like did I ...

[Music] Well, hi everyone. I am Pal. As you heard, I'm a 21-year-old Zu change maker.What I don't tell often is that I'm an introvert turn speaker. So, when I stand on the stage, I'm nervous. And yes, I'm also a content creator.Do we recognize what this is. Do we recognize this. Everyone in the room from the nods and the smiles.Yes, this is an hourglass and I know we've been talking about the hourglass through different experiences and conversations and examples throughout the day, but we will continue to d ...