Imi iubesc greselile | Omid Ghannadi | TEDxZavoi Park Youth

Introducere

• The Romanian education system lacks coherence, and without it, the country will only applaud exceptional talents like David Popovici, while the rest will remain in mediocrity (25s).
• The speaker had previously sworn not to attend another TEDx event, but Radu's invitation and email changed their mind, despite their ADHD making it difficult to understand the email at first (2m4s).
• The speaker had a conversation with Radu, who is an elevator, and they were surprised to learn that Radu is actually a student, which motivated them to accept the invitation (2m40s).
• The speaker's wife, Elină, was also surprised to learn that Radu is a student, and this confirmation motivated the speaker to participate in the TEDx event again (3m13s).
• The speaker is now on the stage, trying to adapt to the red circle, which is a challenging environment for them, and they appreciate Radu's effort in creating this situation (1m38s).
• The speaker realizes that their story is a bit different from what they expected to share, but they have written a unique text, and they are now ready to share their perspective on what success means (4m2s).

Costul realizărilor și dezamăgirilor

• Realizations and achievements often come with costs, which can be in the form of mistakes, failures, and disappointments (4m5s).
• Disappointment is a word that is liked because it is directly related to the expectations people have of others, and it makes one realize they are still alive (4m21s).
• Reducing expectations to almost zero is often suggested as a way to avoid disappointments, but this can also hinder evolution and performance (4m42s).
• Disappointments and pleasant surprises are necessary for balance and to make people realize they have created unrealistic expectations of others (5m10s).
• These disappointments and surprises help people adjust their relationships with others and themselves (5m22s).
• It is suggested to have expectations of others and oneself, but also be aware when these expectations are not met or exceeded (5m53s).

Greșeli și eșecuri

• Mistakes and failures are closely related, with mistakes being the cause of failures, but they can also be turned into benefits and learning experiences (6m16s).
• Every mistake represents a path that has been tried, an attempt, and a recognition of that path, which can provide some guarantee for future success (6m51s).

Inteligență, creativitate și mediocritate

• Intelligence and creativity are seen as the same thing, and people are born with intelligence, which can be developed over time (7m23s).
• Intelligence and creativity are often compared to stupidity and mediocrity, but mediocrity is not inherently bad, it simply means being average, neither extremely intelligent nor extremely stupid (7m38s).
• Instead of using the term "mediocre" to belittle someone, it could be used to encourage those who are less intelligent to strive for mediocrity, acknowledging that it's a more achievable and respectable goal (8m4s).
• Intelligence and creativity can be developed like muscles through mental exercise and practice, just as the body can be improved through physical exercise (8m57s).
• People who take care of their physical health through sports and exercise often look better and live healthier lives, and similarly, those who exercise their minds through mental activities can become more intelligent, elevated, and coherent (9m9s).

Invidia

• Envy is a major obstacle that holds people back from achieving their goals and can be a constant presence in one's life, often unnoticed (9m42s).
• Everyone has envy to some extent, and the problem is not whether or not one has envy, but rather being aware of how much envy they have and taking steps to address it (10m6s).
• Recognizing and acknowledging envy is the first step to resolving the issue, as one cannot solve a problem they are not aware of (10m13s).
• Social media platforms like Instagram can perpetuate envy by presenting unrealistic and curated versions of other people's lives, making one's own life seem less fulfilling by comparison (10m39s).

Lene și complacere

• Laziness and complacency can also be major obstacles to achieving one's goals, especially in a world where everyone seems to be striving for more and doing better (10m51s).
• There are two approaches to achieving success: one is to be extremely laid-back and see what happens, which often leads to apocalyptic results, and the other is to be a control freak and try to terrorize everyone around, which can also lead to burnout (11m31s).

Creativitatea și munca în domenii creative

• The key to success in creative fields is to find problems to solve, as this is what drives creativity and progress (12m17s).
• In the creative world, people are expected to think and come up with ideas constantly, even outside of work hours, as there is no "off" button for the mind (13m28s).
• This constant thinking can be overwhelming, but it is also where ideas and inspiration come from, often at unexpected times, such as when trying to sleep (13m59s).
• Those who work in creative fields, such as designers, architects, and writers, often cannot stop working or thinking, even in retirement, as their minds continue to create and come up with new ideas (14m19s).
• The speaker believes that they were invited to talk because of their background as an interior designer and architect, and that the audience is interested in hearing about the creative process and how it relates to their work (12m41s).
• The speaker notes that all fields are creative in some way, as everything involves thinking and coming up with new ideas, and that this is what makes life personal and professional (12m56s).
• The speaker warns that working in creative fields can be all-consuming and that it is difficult to separate personal and professional life, but that this is also what makes it rewarding (13m18s).

Rețeta creativității

• Creativity is a complex concept, but the recipe involves taking the creativity that everyone possesses and applying it to solve problems and make others amazed and applaud, with the key factor being the "Wow Factor" that can occur in any domain (14m46s).
• Everyone is born with the same level of creativity and intelligence, and it's the effort and work put into developing these skills that makes a difference, not the fact that some people are born more talented than others (14m53s).
• Creativity is not limited to artistic fields, but rather it's about being able to see problems from different perspectives and find solutions that others may not have thought of (16m34s).
• To be creative, one doesn't have to be an artist, writer, architect, or designer, but rather someone who can approach problems in a unique way and find innovative solutions (16m29s).
• The ability to surprise and amaze others is a key aspect of creativity, and it's what sets creative people apart from others (15m48s).

Încrederea în sine și asumarea riscurilor

• Self-confidence and trust in oneself are essential for creativity and taking risks, and it's something that the speaker is still working on and trying to develop (17m14s).
• The speaker believes that everyone should strive to be creative and find innovative solutions, rather than just doing the same things as others, and that this can be achieved by working hard and developing one's skills (16m56s).
• The speaker also emphasizes the importance of not being afraid to take risks and try new things, and that this is essential for personal growth and development (17m44s).
• Despite facing criticism and skepticism from others, the speaker believes that it's essential to stay true to oneself and keep working towards one's goals, even if it means going against the norm (18m13s).

Experiența personală cu încrederea în sine

• Nobody complimented the person on losing 18 kg, instead, people asked if they were ill, which affected their self-confidence (18m30s).
• The person realized they do many things because they lack self-confidence and try to exceed their own expectations (18m53s).
• They wish they had a bit less creativity and a bit more self-confidence, like people who are less intelligent but have more faith in themselves (19m29s).

Recunoștință și încheiere

• The person has met people in their professional and personal life who have helped them on their journey (19m40s).
• There are two types of people: those who are intelligent enough to understand they are not the smartest, and those who are not intelligent enough to realize their own limitations (19m55s).
• The person thanks their parents and the young people in the audience, saying the youth are their hope for the future (20m17s).
• They advise the young people to be intelligent, creative, disciplined, and self-aware, so they can recognize their own limitations one day (20m33s).