My big night out, isn’t at the Oscars, but a red circle that marks the TEDx stage. A live audience of 150 accomplished guests and 10 speakers who are a mix of faculty, 6th form students and a couple of parents, like me, from the Haileybury community. The event is recorded and shared later on the global TEDx site and YouTube channel with 34.5 million subscribers. Absolutely no pressure then.On the rehearsal the day before, the lead organiser, Mr. Angus Head puts the speakers at our ease, by saying that it’a totally normal to be nervous. In fact, it would be abnormal if we weren’t, he says.3 takeaways that I want to remember from this event :1. Lean into support.Myth - Stars ride on talent and luck alone.Reality - Behind every star on stage, is a support team behind them. Even Oscar winners spend a large part of their acceptance speech acknowledging their team.2. Do your best and let go of attachment to the result.Myth - Success depends on the end result.Reality - Everytime you show up, you either win or learn, success is defined by growth. Every truly successful person has risen from challenges and setbacks.3. Enjoy all if it, including the nervousness, discomfort and pressure.Myth - You need to be free from fear before you can show up.Reality - Stretching your comfort zone in service to your dreams, isn’t about getting rid of fear but being ok with it. That way fear isn’t the driving force in your life, but love is. Let fear sit in the passengers seat and go do your thing.
TEDx Haileybury Jan 2022