TEDxTianfu School Youth

Speakers

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• Aijia He

  “The Power of Optimism: A Skill, Not a Smile” Have you ever found yourself stuck in a moment, facing a challenge, and someone says, “Just stay positive”? We’re often being told to be optimistic, but does that mean we’re supposed to make everything look perfect, all the time? What if optimism isn’t just some feel-good mindset that you’re supposed to magically adopt, but instead, it’s a skill—something you can actually learn and control? Today, I want to take you on a journey into the power of optimism—how it’s not just about looking on the bright side, but about unlocking a whole new way of seeing the world and transforming how we handle life’s challenges. Let’s discover together what optimism can really bring us.

• Aria Liu

  “Beyond The Label” Have you ever taken the MBTI test and felt defined by your result? Maybe you were pleased with the outcome or perhaps unsure. But have you ever paused to think: do these letters really capture who we are? What if, by clinging to these labels, we’re unknowingly limiting our own growth? Think about it—how often do we let a test result or a category decide our potential? Today, let’s embark on a journey to peel away those labels, challenge the boxes we’re put in, and uncover the limitless possibilities within us. Together, we’ll rediscover the unique, ever-evolving nature that makes each of us who we are—far beyond any framework. Let’s break free and embrace the full potential of who we can truly become.

• Chunfei Xu

  “Facing the Absurdity, We are All Heroes” Imagine this: It’s another ordinary day—you're on your way to work or school, the same routine, the same faces. but suddenly, in the middle of it all, you stop. For a brief moment, you ask yourself, “What’s the point of all this? Why am I doing this?” It’s that nagging feeling, that sudden wave of doubt. We call it absurdity. In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves disconnected from our actions, questioning their meaning, unsure of where we fit in this vast world. The feeling is almost like standing at the base of an enormous mountain, overwhelmed by the idea of climbing it. But here’s the twist—the mountain isn’t as insurmountable as it seems. We all have the strength to face it. Today, I’m here to share how we can confront this sense of absurdity, how we can navigate through life’s uncertainties, and how we can each find our own purpose and become the hero of our own journey.

• Dona He

  “The Architecture of Change: Redesigning Failure and Life” Life is a constant dance with rejection, a journey where every "no" feels like a setback. Yet, what if I told you that each rejection is simply an opportunity in disguise? Imagine the world of architecture—not just as structures and walls, but as the spaces in between. It's in those gaps—those moments of chaos, imperfection, and change—that the most profound growth happens. Think about a building, how its design evolves through setbacks, how its flaws turn into features. Similarly, in life, it’s the challenges and the moments of uncertainty that shape who we are. In these spaces, we learn to rebuild ourselves, to adapt, and ultimately to create something stronger, more resilient. Today, let’s walk into the world of Architecture to embrace the unknown and finding the beauty in the transformation.

• Qianyu Liu

  “Beyond the Rules, the Future is Boundless” Imagine for a moment that the rules you’ve always followed, the ones you thought were unchangeable truths, were no longer just boundaries, but opportunities. What if we stopped seeing them as restrictions and began viewing them as doorways to innovation? What if each rule was a chance to explore new ways of thinking, to push beyond what we know and build something truly transformative? Today, let’s explore what happens when we stop fearing the rules and start using them to shape a future that’s more flexible, more imaginative, and filled with untapped potential.

• Tianyou Wang

  “Embrace Emotions, Unlock Growth” For many of us, emotions can often feel overwhelming. One minute we’re laughing, the next we’re trapped in sadness or anger. But I’m not here to tell you how to “control” your emotions. Instead, I want to help you understand them, embrace them, and learn how to work with them. Imagine this: every emotion we feel, from the deepest sadness to the brightest joy, has a purpose. They’re not just random reactions—they’re guiding us, helping us grow, learn, and navigate life’s twists and turns. Rather than fighting against or ignoring these emotions, what if we saw them as necessary, even when they feel overwhelming? Today, let’s explore how we can learn to understand and embrace the full range of our emotions—and in doing so, unlock a deeper sense of self and growth.