TED Talks Daily How everyday interactions shape your future | Mesmin Destin
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Feb 15, 2023 
Mesmin Destin, a social psychologist, investigates the profound ways everyday interactions shape our identities and futures. He emphasizes how a few impactful words can change the trajectory of a life. With engaging anecdotes, Destin highlights the importance of personal connections and the role of positive messaging in fostering aspirations, particularly for young people. One touching story features a boy named Reggie, illustrating how uplifting communication can enhance motivation and academic success.
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Destin's Guidance Counselor
- At 16, Mesmin Destin shared his college plans with his guidance counselor.
- The counselor's discouraging response, while not derailing Destin, highlighted the impact of negative messages.
Shrinking Potential
- People are often made to feel smaller than their potential by surrounding systems.
- This limits their ability to see and achieve what they could become.
Expanding Identities
- Key messages can inspire possibility by expanding one's identity.
- Identity includes current self-perception and future aspirations, shaped by environment and messages.