Life is a Game of Bullshit. This is How You Win | Genevieve Gregorich | TEDxColumbiaUniversity
TEDx Talks
16 min, 27 sec
The video speaker recounts their experiences in high school, college, and beyond, drawing parallels with the card game 'BS' (Bullshit) and how they used the game's strategies in real life. They discuss how to navigate through life, focusing on truth, authenticity, personal growth, and the importance of seizing opportunities and enriching one's life.
Summary
- The speaker shares their high school experiences, particularly about a girl on the basketball team who bred beta fish, and how they used this information to fit in.
- They relate their life experiences to the card game 'BS', explaining how the game works and how they used the game's strategy of bluffing and honesty in real life.
- The speaker discusses how they used to view life as a game of deception, using shortcuts and superficial tactics to gain popularity and status.
- They recount how they shifted their approach to life after realizing the importance of authenticity and seizing opportunities to enrich their life.
- The speaker provides examples of how they used the card game strategies in real life, such as taking calculated risks, not caring about what others think, and finding their passions.
- Finally, the speaker encourages the audience to embrace adventure, curiosity, and potential in their lives, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and enriching one's life.
Chapter 1
The speaker recounts their high school experiences, focusing on a girl on the basketball team who bred beta fish. They introduce the card game 'BS', explaining its rules and how they used the game's strategy of bluffing and honesty in real life.
- The speaker shares their high school experiences, particularly about a girl on the basketball team who bred beta fish, and how they used this information to fit in.
- They relate their life experiences to the card game 'BS', explaining how the game works and how they used the game's strategy of bluffing and honesty in real life.
Chapter 2
The speaker discusses how they used to view life as a game of deception, using shortcuts and superficial tactics to gain popularity and status. They share how this approach was not fulfilling and left them feeling insecure and anxious.
- The speaker discusses how they used to view life as a game of deception, using shortcuts and superficial tactics to gain popularity and status.
- They recount how they shifted their approach to life after realizing the importance of authenticity and seizing opportunities to enrich their life.
Chapter 3
The speaker provides examples of how they used the card game strategies in real life, such as taking calculated risks, not caring about what others think, finding their passions, and enriching their life. They emphasize the importance of authenticity and seizing opportunities to improve one's life.
- The speaker provides examples of how they used the card game strategies in real life, such as taking calculated risks, not caring about what others think, and finding their passions.
- They share their experiences in college, how they shifted their approach to learning, and how this led to personal and professional growth.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of authenticity and seizing opportunities to improve one's life.
Chapter 4
The speaker concludes by encouraging the audience to embrace adventure, curiosity, and potential in their lives. They emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities and enriching one's life, not just winning at a game.
- The speaker concludes by encouraging the audience to embrace adventure, curiosity, and potential in their lives.
- They emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities and enriching one's life, not just winning at a game.
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