We’ve all heard of the “Golden Rule” — treat others how you want to be treated. But is that really enough when people around us see the world differently? In this insightful TEDx talk, Nanami Oshima, a 10th-grade student with a multicultural background, explores how truly understanding personality types can create deeper, more meaningful human connections. Drawing from her experiences growing up between Japan and Houston, Texas, Nanami highlights how embracing — rather than resisting — personality differences leads to greater happiness, empathy, and collaboration. Through her big-picture perspective and love for analyzing human behavior, Nanami encourages us to move beyond simple kindness and into true appreciation of diversity — making the world a more connected and compassionate place. Most of us know the “Golden Rule”: Treat others how you want to be treated. But is that enough? When those closest to you have different personalities, embracing those differences can strengthen connections. How can we do that? Nanami Oshima, a 10th-grade student in Japan, explores this question. Having spent five formative years in Houston, Texas, before returning to Japan, Nanami’s cross-cultural experiences shaped her curiosity about why people think, feel, and perceive the world differently. An overthinker with a big-picture mindset, she approaches human behavior like a puzzle to solve. In her talk, Nanami shares how understanding personality types not only helps us appreciate our differences but also creates stronger, more connected relationships. 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