TED: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi

TED: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi

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Journalism, Professional Development, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The speaker discusses the importance of being a catalyst for change, or a 'domino,' by speaking truth to power and overcoming fear. They share personal experiences of career change, embracing challenges, and advocating for justice and equality. The talk emphasizes the need for more people to disrupt the status quo and support each other in speaking up for what is right.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe their role in inspiring change?

A bridge

A domino

A lighthouse

A spark

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What career did the speaker initially aspire to before becoming a writer?

Lawyer

Doctor

Engineer

Teacher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity did the speaker undertake to confront their fear during their 'year of doing it anyway'?

Bungee jumping

Skydiving

Mountain climbing

Scuba diving

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the consequence of remaining silent?

It leads to personal growth

It fosters innovation

It creates new opportunities

It maintains the status quo

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe is essential for building bridges to common ground?

Silence

Compromise

Patience

Truth