In this speech, the speaker shares his journey from being uninsured and struggling with shyness to becoming a successful actor. He emphasizes the importance of chasing dreams and getting excited about life and warns against chasing only money and recognition. He also talks about the power of focusing on small things and living in the present moment to achieve true success. The speaker attributes his success to his strong focus and attention to his craft, which has allowed him to enjoy his life and create more opportunities for himself. He encourages others to pursue their passions and find their own paths to success.
1. The speaker became an actor because he had a problem with shyness and had stage fright.
2. Money was a big differentiator in his life growing up, and he was told that money plus recognition equals success.
3. He started out pursuing engineering but changed direction and became a background dancer before getting his first break on a TV show.
4. He realized that smaller things were more important than money and recognition, and that he was obsessed about his future, swinging from past to future and not living in the moment.
5. He found that performing engaged his attention so much that there was nothing else he could think about.
6. The speaker was invited to speak at an international student event.