Can passion be practical too? | Kuik Shiao-Yin | TEDxSingapore

"“Should I follow my passion or make the practical choice?”
Kuik Shiao-Yin debunks the misconceptions of following one’s passion by deconstructing the fallacies of passion and reality. She also unravels her authentic experience of what it means to pursue one’s passion that leads to innovation, collaboration and new possibilities.
Kuik Shiao-Yin believes in helping young people realise their capacity to impact their culture and community through thoughtful work. She is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, resilience and the power of personal story. As co-founder of The Thought Collective, she builds up the social and emotional capital of Singapore, contextualising public conversation to advance the common good.
Shiao-Yin believes in helping young people realise their capacity to impact their culture and community through thoughtful work. She is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, resilience and the power of personal story. As co-founder of The Thought Collective, she builds up the social and emotional capital of Singapore, contextualising public conversation to advance the common good.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@clatonius3189]

sublimely authentic

[@solecurious]

Wow! I have not heard the topic on 'passion versus practicality' spoken with such clarity! Such profound wisdom.

[@juanjoerrea199]

Great talk. A very realistic approach to a topic where it is much easier and nicer to say empty platitudes.

[@MichaelLuchiesTrepRep]

This is so good! As someone who has told people to follow their passions for a long time, I'm going to make sure I'm not ever saying that without providing some guidance and caution.

[@teckhohng3870]

Excellent talk on what passion really means. Many youngsters still do not know that passion is accompanied by long suffering to get result. Are you prepared for this long and lonely journey? Ask yourself and face reality?

[@glenntan3446]

My personal favourite! The measurement of your Passion :-)

[@UrBigSisKey]

Awesome speech! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rayne5368]

There are many different types of passions. Just pick the right one. Some people choose the wrong one. But who am I to judge? :)

[@waynetan152]

hell yeah! whiplash!!