Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier | Sarah Ahn | TEDxBIS Wuxi Youth
Sarah Ahn explores the power of conversations and the wisdom gained from engaging with those who have lived through different experiences. Through asking simple yet profound questions, she has discovered valuable life lessons about fear, growth, and opportunity. Onstage, she encourages students to break their self-imposed limits, embrace learning beyond academics, and seek guidance from those around them—because sometimes, the best insights come from a single conversation. Sarah Ahn explores the power of conversations and the wisdom gained from engaging with those who have lived through different experiences. Through asking simple yet profound questions, she has discovered valuable life lessons about fear, growth, and opportunity. Onstage, she encourages students to break their self-imposed limits, embrace learning beyond academics, and seek guidance from those around them—because sometimes, the best insights come from a single conversation. 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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