Priorities Over Pressure Designing a Meaningful Life | Salil Acharya | TEDxCRCE
In this enlightening talk, he shares his journey of seizing opportunities and making the most of them. He emphasizes the importance of passion, urgency, and clarity of purpose as key characteristics required for success in pursuing one's goals.
Through his story, he highlights how every small step led him to greater heights, from starting as an RJ to landing a life-changing job—one that even provided food—and ultimately earning a spot in the newspaper. He believes that life is not just about manifestation but about taking action and grabbing the right opportunities.
He also discusses the role of his family and how their support shaped his path, helping him overcome obstacles. Drawing from his experience as a travel show presenter, he shares valuable insights on success in the field—developing strong communication skills, building a connection with the audience, and conducting thorough research. He emphasizes personal growth, fitness, and storytelling as essential tools for engaging and educating viewers.
Drawing from global cultures, he illustrates the importance of embracing imperfections, resilience, and perseverance. He concludes with an inspiring message: follow your dreams and goals despite any challenges or imperfections life may throw at you.
Salil Acharya, a man who wears many hats—from being an RJ and anchor to making a name for himself in Bollywood with films like Awaarapan and Aashiqui 2. He has combined his love for sports and entertainment to run two of India’s biggest sporting leagues: Matrix Fight Night, the country’s premier MMA league, and Global Boxing Series, India’s largest and only professional boxing league. His partnership with Disney+ Hotstar has helped build a massive market for combat sports.
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.
Salil Acharya, a man who wears many hats
from being an rj and anchor to making a
name for himself in bollywood with films
like awaarapan and aashiqui2. Salil has used
all of that knowledge and his love for sports
to run 2 sporting leagues in India.Matrix
fight night the biggest MMA league in india
and GLOBAL BOXING SERIES india largest
and only professional boxing league. His
partnership with disney hotstar has helped
build a huge market for combat sports. 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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