Download - TEDster Talk: Learning to Fly
// learning to fly
Presented by
Derek Wong TEDster Talk Crescent Bay | May 20, 2013
Chasing Dreams
Chasing Dreams
Overcoming
challenges
Chasing Dreams
Overcoming
challenges
Reaching
Your Goals.
Does not come from School.
Hello, my name is Derek.
I am very average.
Typical UCI Student:
• Asian-American Male
• Social Science Major
• Less than 3.5 GPA
•Changed Major 4 Times
Normally Distributed Bell Curve
Slightly Below Average (This is rather Awkward)
It's what you do that defines you.
It’s not who you are…
American Advertising Federation ‘09-12
President & Executive Creative Director
Delta Sigma Pi: Business Fraternity
2013 Western COY & National Awards
2012 Paul Merage Business Plan Competition
Life Sciences Division-1st Place
Microsoft- Xbox Division
Associate Product Marketing Manager
vs
Luminated Career Consulting
Founding Partner & Consultant
TEDxUCIrvine: Collaborating Forward
Director of External Affairs & Outreach
Butterworth Product Development Competition
2nd Place
OMG I’M SO AWESOME!
#TWERK #YOLOSWAG
(No…)
(lulz comic sans)
[You]
Your Dreams.
Your Challenges.
Your Goals.
Learning to Fly: 7 Tips on Chasing Your Dreams
1. Be Easily Inspired Inspiration vs. Motivation
2. Ask for Help Grab coffee & pick up the tab
3. Be Uncomfortable Push yourself to learn and grow.
4. Build your Team You are the company you keep.
5. Find your Flow Find happiness in the “zone.”
6. Keep a Journal Capture life’s fleeting moments.
7. Stay Humble There’s always bigger fish.
// Learning to Fly Thanks for your time!