In the TEDxLeadways School video titled “The Double Edged Knife,” Eric Cheung explores the concept of success and failure as two sides of the same coin. Cheung challenges the conventional wisdom that success is the ultimate goal, arguing that failure can be equally valuable in the journey towards personal growth and self-discovery.
Drawing from his own experiences, Cheung shares how setbacks and mistakes have shaped his character and ultimately led him to a greater understanding of himself and his goals. He emphasizes the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity, rather than as a source of shame or regret.
Through insightful anecdotes and engaging storytelling, Cheung inspires viewers to reframe their mindset towards failure and see it as a necessary stepping stone towards success. “The Double Edged Knife” is a thought-provoking and empowering video that encourages viewers to embrace the challenges and setbacks in their lives as opportunities for growth and resilience.
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Author Video Description
Eric will talk about one of the mindsets that he uses when under pressure. He will explain how this is good but at the same time can also hurt you. Through personal stories and basic connections, he hopes that you will have a new tool when in pressure. Eric Cheung is a current Freshman at Crystal Springs Uplands School. He lives in Millbrae with his parents, younger sister, and dog. Outside of school, he is a golfer of multiple years, and enjoys music as well as news. When it comes to public speaking, Eric has done debate in 2 different styles, for a combined 7 years. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “The Double Edged Knife | Eric Cheung | TEDxLeadways School” was uploaded on 08/26/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks