How to live with intention | Oluwamurewa Anjolaoluwa Sowemimo | TEDxAfricanLeadershipAcademy
This TED Talk explores the fine line between productive ambition and harmful excess. By reflecting on our habits and intentionally
replacing destructive patterns with purposeful actions, we can reclaim control and unlock our potential. It’s a guide to turning excess into
growth, one intentional step at a time. Are you ready to master your "more"? Oluwamurewa Sowemimo is a Nigerian economics enthusiast with a
deep passion for the intersection of economic theory and human
behavior.
She thrives in collaborative environments where learning and helping
others go hand in hand, fostering innovation through shared ideas and
meaningful conversations. Through her TEDx talk she aims to challenge
unspoken contradictions pertaining human behaviour in relation to
economics. 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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