TEDx Sheiling House School Kanpur | Yash Tiwari | TEDxSheiling House School Kanpur

Act 1: The Five Elements

• Many individuals lack clarity about their potential and passions, instead focusing on their duties and obligations, leading to a sense of doubt, confusion, and uncertainty in their lives (10s).
• A mindful revival is necessary to overcome these feelings and step into the light of self-worth, which can be achieved through a storytelling approach (36s).
• The story of mindful revival is divided into five acts, with the first act focusing on the five essential elements mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita: fire, wind, water, earth, and space (1m12s).
• These five elements make up the universe, as well as the human physical body, and a balance of these elements is necessary for life to exist (1m59s).
• The importance of balance is illustrated through hypothetical scenarios, such as the sudden evaporation of all water on Earth, which would lead to a disbalance and make life unsustainable (2m16s).
• A smaller scenario, such as an orchestra, also demonstrates the importance of balance, as the absence of a single instrument can disrupt the entire melody (3m7s).
• Similarly, in personal life, stagnancy can occur when one feels stuck and unable to move forward, leading to feelings of introversion, anxiety, and nervousness (4m9s).
• Many people feel stagnant in their lives due to a disbalance of internal pillars, not a lack of things to do, regardless of age, leading to feelings of nervousness, anxiety, or depression (4m43s).
• The principle of mindful Revival is introduced to address this issue, which will be discussed in the form of acts (5m11s).

Act 2: The Paradox of Crowded Loneliness

• Daily routines often start with scrolling through social media, comparing oneself to others, and feeling like one is not keeping up with the pace of the world (5m27s).
• This constant comparison and self-criticism can lead to feelings of stagnancy and internal dilemmas, such as the Paradox of crowded loneliness (6m57s).
• Despite being connected to millions of people globally, many feel lonely due to constant comparison and self-judgment, even in crowded spaces (7m37s).
• The dependence on external factors, such as others' opinions and criticism, can also contribute to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem (8m6s).
• Many people, especially youngsters, allow others to criticize them and also criticize themselves internally, often without others even needing to make an effort (8m11s).
• Many students face pressure to perform well in multiple subjects, leading to anxiety and self-criticism, as they measure themselves against external expectations rather than their own goals and aspirations (8m42s).
• This external pressure can lead to a decrease in mindfulness and an "all or nothing" attitude, where individuals feel they have failed if they don't meet their high expectations, even if they achieve 90% success in most areas (9m17s).
• Ambitious individuals often create to-do lists and feel like failures if they don't complete every task, which can be discouraging and make it difficult for others to inspire or motivate them (9m29s).

Act 3: The Power of Storytelling

• The speaker, a storyteller, began writing at 16 and was elected as the head boy of their school, but instead of focusing solely on studies, they decided to pursue their passion for storytelling before their 12th standard began (10m42s).
• With a simple intention to write a story, the speaker considered two possibilities: either they were too young and inexperienced to write a book, or they could focus on the building blocks of writing and start with a single page, rather than worrying about the bigger picture (11m38s).
• The speaker chose the latter approach and began writing, which ultimately led to their success as a storyteller and mentor to aspiring authors and writers around the world (12m43s).
• A story starts with simple essential elements, such as the topic, characters, and setting, and then builds upon these pillars through the writing process (13m33s).
• Similarly, a person's life develops from basic building blocks, including parents, support, and necessities, and grows over time into a fully functioning individual (14m11s).
• Achieving greater goals in life often requires a mindset shift from expecting immediate results to understanding that progress takes time, just like producing a movie or writing a book (14m40s).
• The key to success lies in identifying and focusing on essential elements, which can be applied to real-life goals and aspirations (15m20s).

Act 4: The Five Pillars

• The theory of Five Pillars is introduced as a framework for understanding the essential elements of one's life, but it is emphasized that each individual must identify their own unique pillars rather than following a prescribed map (15m32s).
• Identifying one's Five Pillars requires brutal introspection, honesty about weaknesses, and a willingness to improve, which can be applied to various areas of life, such as academics or health (16m27s).
• Key areas of life, referred to as the "five pillars," include aspects such as study, dietary habits, fitness, creativity, and passions, which require improvement and focus for overall growth (18m15s).
• Progressive overload is essential for genuine progress, where one gradually builds up strength and capabilities rather than trying to achieve everything at once, which may lead to injury or burnout (17m50s).
• The concept of progressive overload can be applied to the five pillars of life, where one focuses on a single area in the first week, adds another area in the second week, and continues to build up to all five areas by the end of the month (18m44s).
• Flexible consistency is crucial for improvement, requiring regular effort and honesty with oneself, while also allowing for rest and mindfulness when needed (19m21s).
• The value of small actions is emphasized, where achieving 70% of daily goals and making small progress counts, and even the smallest accomplishments contribute to overall success in life (20m35s).
• The journey of mindfulness is not complex, but rather about recognizing what truly matters and being honest with oneself about goals and progress (20m24s).
• Curiosity and exploration are essential for growth, and not all who wander are lost, as curiosity can drive progress and self-improvement (21m2s).
• Recognizing areas for improvement in life is a sign of awareness about the important pillars in one's life (21m13s).

Act 5: Mindful Revival

• Having a purpose, passion, and positive mindset enables individuals to revive their mind with a growth-oriented perspective (21m19s).
• A mindset willing to grow and succeed is essential for personal development and progress (21m31s).