// 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!