Lessons to prepare yourself for life | Jagdish Mitra | TEDxYouth@TheShriramMillenniumNoida

Life Lessons and Personal Growth

• The most important learning from school is the combination of cultural values and modern thinking. (31s)
• The definition of success is different for everyone, and learning helps individuals decide what success means to them. (3m13s)
• People should strive to be a better version of themselves than they were yesterday. (15m1s)
• It is never too late in life to begin learning a new skill or to pursue a passion. (19m17s)

The Importance of Learning and Observation

• There are many things people can learn from observation, such as by observing teammates in sports, a person can see what others are good at and try to improve their own skills. (14m26s)
• People should be curious, challenge themselves, and find a coach or mentor. (17m30s)

Unexpected Turns of Events

• Four world-changing events that occurred without notice are the formation of the internet, the September 11th attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rise of mobile technology. (4m5s)
• Three people ahead of the speaker dropped out of the waiting list at Birla Institute of Technology in Mesra, Ranchi, allowing the speaker to attend. (9m15s)
• The speaker was in the running for a promotion to a top job at the only company they had ever worked at but did not get the promotion. (12m11s)

Personal Anecdotes and Recommendations

• The speaker compares the joy of becoming a father to MS Dhoni winning the Cricket World Cup in 2011. (10m55s)
• The speaker is starting a new AI and geni services company in their mid-50s. (18m50s)
• The speaker recommends the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. (19m37s)