Sólo cambié mi actitud y todo cambió | Juan Bautista Segonds | TEDxSanIsidro
TEDx Talks
18 min, 21 sec
The speaker highlights the importance of attitude and gratitude in transforming one's life from a state of constant complaint and victimhood to one of joy and proactivity.
Summary
- The speaker emphasizes how our emotions and thoughts emit powerful frequencies that can be measured and impact our reality.
- Audience interaction reveals a disconnect between individual happiness and perceptions of societal well-being, leading to a discussion on 'crisis-oriented minds'.
- Complaining, demanding, and having opinions are identified as national sports that contribute to a societal attitude of pessimism and stagnation.
- The speaker urges a shift in attitude to become protagonists of our own lives, leading by example within our own 'square meter' of influence.
- Real-life experiences are shared, emphasizing the realization of abundance over lack, and an exercise of gratitude concludes the talk.
Chapter 1
![The speaker greets the audience and proposes a pact to speak and listen from the heart.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjM2LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--8842fa742ff4b62b512d5969f60fb4c908167597/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_35.jpg)
The speaker greets the audience and proposes a pact to speak and listen from the heart.
- The speaker starts by acknowledging the audience and expressing pleasure in being there.
- A pact is made where the speaker will talk from the heart and encourages the audience to receive his words with an open heart.
![The speaker greets the audience and proposes a pact to speak and listen from the heart.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjM2LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--8842fa742ff4b62b512d5969f60fb4c908167597/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_35.jpg)
Chapter 2
![The speaker interacts with the audience to contrast personal happiness with negative societal views.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjM4LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--390441c37a59bbdc99ea7678b3cd5ab4f26f529b/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_103.jpg)
The speaker interacts with the audience to contrast personal happiness with negative societal views.
- The audience is asked about society's current state, eliciting negative responses such as 'separated', 'stressed', and 'confused'.
- However, when asked about personal happiness, nearly all audience members raise their hands, revealing a dichotomy between individual and collective perceptions.
![The speaker interacts with the audience to contrast personal happiness with negative societal views.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjM4LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--390441c37a59bbdc99ea7678b3cd5ab4f26f529b/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_103.jpg)
Chapter 3
![The speaker describes the prevailing negative mindset in society and identifies the national sports of complaining, demanding, and having opinions.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQwLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--62c1bbfd30fd8a63d0d562cefb9a63a41630b326/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_201.jpg)
The speaker describes the prevailing negative mindset in society and identifies the national sports of complaining, demanding, and having opinions.
- The speaker labels the tendency to focus on negativity as having a 'crisis-oriented mind'.
- Complaining about weather, traffic, or personal relationships is identified as a national sport.
- Being demanders and opinionated about everything is seen as another common societal behavior.
![The speaker describes the prevailing negative mindset in society and identifies the national sports of complaining, demanding, and having opinions.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQwLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--62c1bbfd30fd8a63d0d562cefb9a63a41630b326/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_201.jpg)
Chapter 4
![The speaker argues the importance of changing one's attitude to move from a victim mentality to being a protagonist of one's life.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQyLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--e05d3862e2ec9459f98931ee534594a184361e07/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_385.jpg)
The speaker argues the importance of changing one's attitude to move from a victim mentality to being a protagonist of one's life.
- The speaker discusses how a change in attitude can have a transformative effect on life.
- By becoming protagonists, individuals can lead their lives and influence their 'square meter'.
- The speaker shares his own journey from feeling like a victim to taking control and living with happiness and love.
![The speaker argues the importance of changing one's attitude to move from a victim mentality to being a protagonist of one's life.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQyLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--e05d3862e2ec9459f98931ee534594a184361e07/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_385.jpg)
Chapter 5
![The speaker encourages leading by example in our own space and emitting the energy we wish to experience in the world.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQ0LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--8dc1b0d56849e702e5a458a818559a3cd7148b29/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_580.jpg)
The speaker encourages leading by example in our own space and emitting the energy we wish to experience in the world.
- The speaker stresses the importance of being a leader in one's own square meter and vibrating the energy of respect and love.
- By emitting positive energy, we can infect others with optimism and solidarity.
- The speaker shares anecdotes to illustrate the impact of emitting gratitude and love in everyday interactions.
![The speaker encourages leading by example in our own space and emitting the energy we wish to experience in the world.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQ0LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--8dc1b0d56849e702e5a458a818559a3cd7148b29/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_580.jpg)
Chapter 6
![The speaker shares transformative experiences that illustrate the power of gratitude and invites the audience to an exercise of appreciation.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQ2LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--be5444091eb1b457bef2cf150dfc7698ea78e481/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_874.jpg)
The speaker shares transformative experiences that illustrate the power of gratitude and invites the audience to an exercise of appreciation.
- Experiences in the Gaza Strip and with a Palestinian child highlight how changing one's focus from lack to abundance can transform attitude.
- An exercise is conducted where the audience lists things they're grateful for and then expresses that gratitude loudly and physically.
- The speaker emphasizes that heaven and hell are decisions, not places, and encourages the audience to choose gratitude and joy.
![The speaker shares transformative experiences that illustrate the power of gratitude and invites the audience to an exercise of appreciation.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTE1NjQ2LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--be5444091eb1b457bef2cf150dfc7698ea78e481/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/6804_874.jpg)
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