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1. Describe the presentation. Answer WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and WHY.
What is the specific purpose?
- Who: The speaker’s name is Angela Duckworth. She is a renowned
psychologist and author known for her work on grit and self-control.
- What: Duckworth shares her insights on concept of grit and its impact
on success.
- When: She delivered her speech in April 2023.
- Where: In TED talk conference in Long Beach, California, USA
- Why and what is the specific purpose?
She delivered her speech to remind us why grit is important and
to encourage us that having grit will lead us to a long-term
success. She aims to change the focus from natural skills to the
cultivation of traits like fortitude, determination, as well as and
perseverance. She encourages people to adopt a growth mentality,
which holds that practice and hard work can result in
development.
Ted Analysis
Title: How a 'Hi Level' Mindset Helps You Realize Your Potential
1. Describe the presentation. Answer WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and WHY.
What is the specific purpose?
- Who: The speaker’s name is Cordae, who delivers a speech at TED talk
conference
- What: Cordae talks about his personal journey from a high school boy
leaking mixtapes to a Grammy-nominated musician. He talks about how
he came to have what he calls a “Hi Level” mindset and how it has
enabled him to realize his goals.
- When: He delivers his speech in April 2022
- Where: At TED talk conference, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
- Why and What is the specific purpose?
Cordae shares his personal experience and the lesson he learned
to encourage to pursue their passions and overcome the obstacles.
Cordae goals to empower the audience to embrace their potential
and strive for greatness in their own lives.
3. You are to evaluate the speech’s build and the speaker’s delivery and creativity.
Cordae starts his speech by posing an intriguing question about
the ingredients for building a lasting legacy. This immediately
grabs the attention of the audience and sets the tone for his talk.
He then proceeds to share his personal journey, starting from
humble beginnings and culminating in his success as a renowned
musician. This storytelling approach effectively captivates the
audience and creates a sense of connection. Cordae brings a fresh
perspective to his speech by leveraging his unique experiences as
a rapper to explain the concept of the “Hi Level” mindset. This
distinctive approach adds an element of intrigue and makes his
talk both captivating and memorable. Moreover, Cordae’s language
is both imaginative and accessible, making his message resonate
with a wide range of listeners.