A Slight Change of Plans Why change is so scary -- and how to unlock its potential | TED Talks Daily
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Mar 14, 2024 This podcast explores the transformative power of embracing unexpected change, featuring stories of personal growth, resilience, and finding joy in the unknown. From defying odds in the culinary world to redefining identity through challenges, the episodes inspire listeners to let go of rigidity and embrace transformation.
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Maya's Violin Journey and Injury
- Maya Shankar's intense focus on violin led her to Juilliard and an apprenticeship with Itzhak Perlman.
- A hand injury at 15 ended her musical aspirations, highlighting unexpected life changes.
The Duality of Change
- Change is scary due to uncertainty and loss.
- Unexpected change can also inspire internal transformation, shifting capabilities, values, and self-definition.
Christine Ha's Transformation
- Christine Ha, after losing her sight, rediscovered cooking through other senses.
- She won MasterChef, embraced new challenges, and now prefers life without restoring her vision.