La suerte no es suficiente | Jorge Lozano H | TEDxPlayaMiramar

La suerte no es suficiente | Jorge Lozano H | TEDxPlayaMiramar

Introduction

The speaker introduces himself as Jorge Lozano H and discusses the topic of his conference, "La suerte no es suficiente" (Luck is not enough).

Story of a Woman's Decision

  • A woman named Cruyff Sting Krivets goes to work one day and receives a call from a colleague asking her to join them for a smoke break.
  • Despite being busy, she decides to join them and takes the elevator to the 67th floor.
  • As the elevator descends, she notices everyone in the lobby looking up at the sky.
  • She joins them and sees an airplane crashing into a building across from where she had just been working.
  • This incident occurred on September 11, 2001, highlighting how a small decision can have life-changing consequences.

The Role of Decisions in Luck

The speaker discusses how decisions play a crucial role in shaping our luck.

Golf Analogy

  • The speaker uses golf as an analogy to illustrate how even small movements can have significant impacts.
  • Moving the golf club by just one centimeter can send the ball kilometers away.
  • Similarly, luck works in mysterious ways, with decisions playing a key role.

Different Types of Luck

  • Some people seem naturally lucky while others appear unlucky in every aspect of their lives.
  • The speaker mentions encountering people who always seem to have good fortune or bad luck.

Definitions of Luck

  • Various cultures have different definitions of luck. For example, Mayans believed it came through human sacrifices while Hindus associated it with karma and dharma.
  • However, the speaker presents his own definition that luck is how we perceive the outcomes of our decisions.

Three Crucial Decisions Affecting Luck

The speaker identifies three crucial decisions that influence one's luck.

Decision 1: People You Surround Yourself With

  • The speaker quotes a conference speaker and writer who states that we are the average of the five people we surround ourselves with.
  • It is important to be mindful of the company we keep and avoid negative influences.

Decision 2: Energy Drainers

  • The speaker mentions the concept of "huachi coleros" or energy drainers, similar to those who steal hydrocarbons.
  • These individuals drain positive energy and bring negativity into our lives.
  • It is essential to identify and distance oneself from such people.

Decision 3: Victim Mentality

  • Some people have a perpetual victim mentality, always complaining and dwelling on their misfortunes.
  • It is important to recognize this mindset and avoid falling into it ourselves.

Conclusion

The speaker concludes by urging listeners to reflect on the three crucial decisions that can impact their luck.

This summary has been created based on the provided transcript.

The Impact of Decisions on Your Luck

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being cautious about the people we associate with and the decisions we make, as they can greatly influence our luck and success.

Choose Your Associations Wisely

  • Be careful about the people you decide to associate with, as their decisions can affect your luck.
  • Pay attention to your choice of partner, as their decisions can also impact your luck.

Adversity as a Teacher

  • Adversity is a valuable teacher that can shape us.
  • The speaker shares a personal experience of facing adversity as a child and how it contributed to his growth and success later in life.
  • Adversity prepares us for greater projects and achievements.

Belief in Yourself and Others

  • It is important to believe in yourself and others.
  • The speaker mentions the "Pygmalion effect," where believing in someone's potential can lead them to excel.
  • Believing in others is crucial for their development and success.

The Power of Belief

This section explores the power of belief, highlighting the Pygmalion effect study conducted on children's intellectual abilities based on teachers' expectations.

The Pygmalion Effect

  • The Pygmalion effect refers to how expectations placed upon individuals can influence their performance.
  • A study was conducted on 100 children where teachers were informed that certain students were intellectually superior. At the end of the year, those students performed better than expected.

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Spreading Positivity

This section focuses on overcoming self-doubt, spreading positivity, and avoiding negative rumors.

Overcoming Self-Doubt

  • Do not let self-doubt hinder your progress.
  • Embrace the belief that you have the potential to achieve great things.

The Power of Positive Rumors

  • Spread positive rumors about what is possible.
  • Initially, people may not believe, but eventually, some will embrace the idea and contribute to its realization.

The transcript provided does not cover the entire video.

Aeromoza de aerolínea de bajo costo en turbulencia

The transcript discusses the experience of a flight attendant from a low-cost airline during turbulence and how they handle adversity.

Flight Attendant's Experience

  • The flight attendant shares their experience of always standing tall in the face of adversity, no matter what happens.

As per the given transcript, this is the only relevant information available.

Video description

Con su carisma y frases peculiares nos comparte una adaptación de su conferencia "La Suerte No Es Suficiente", una charla entretenida, llena de ejemplos con moraleja y claros conceptos diseñados para encontrar esa sustancia que tienen las personas exitosas. COMUNICADOR This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx