Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones | TED
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The speaker encourages individuals to be dominoes in initiating change, confronting fear to pursue their purpose and challenge injustices, and advocating for collective action to speak truth for the greater good.Personal anecdotes are shared to illustrate the impact of embracing discomfort and speaking hard truths to challenge the status quo and maintain integrity.
Insights
- Embracing discomfort and fear is crucial for personal growth and challenging the status quo, as highlighted by the speaker's personal experiences of facing fears like skydiving and solo traveling.
- The power of collective action and speaking up against injustices is emphasized, urging individuals to be the first domino in initiating positive change and maintaining integrity by speaking hard truths.
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Recent questions
How can one initiate change?
By being a domino, speaking up, and acting first.
How can one overcome fear?
By confronting and challenging it.
Why is speaking hard truths important?
To challenge the status quo and maintain integrity.
What is the power of collective action?
To disrupt injustices and drive change.
How can one build bridges based on honesty?
By telling thoughtful truths and speaking truth to power.
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