勇敢「做」夢，「百億」無價!/Dare to Dream!| 柯昱丞 Yu-Cheng Ko | TEDxMingdao HS Youth
Quick Overview
Ko Yu-Cheng concludes that the value of ten billion (NTD) is not the end goal but a ticket, emphasizing that true pricelessness lies in the courage to "go out, speak up, and act" on one's dreams, which he demonstrated by successfully navigating the rigorous application and interview process for the 2024 Junior World Chess Championship in Budapest.
Key Points: Ko Yu-Cheng applied for and was accepted into the 2024 Junior World Chess Championship in Budapest, which required successfully completing a multi-stage selection process including written applications and interviews. The speaker analogized the human body to the city's functions, correlating the brain with political engagement (meeting city councilors, mayors, state legislators), the mouth with communication, the heart with cultural exchange (Wharton Business School, EU-US Mission), the bones with community support (Philadelphia Chinese Association), and the immune system with advocacy (Asian American United). The 'Youth Ten Billion' program, which funded his trip, involved two tracks: 'Dream Building Workshop' and 'Overseas Exchange Group,' for which he applied under the latter. He faced significant competition for the overseas trip, with over 200 applicants for 15 interview slots, ultimately securing one of the five gold medals and three silver medals awarded. The core lesson derived from his experiences is that 'Ten Billion is just a resource; the value is in the dream and the action,' underscoring the importance of courage to pursue goals. He highlighted the necessity of continuous learning and adaptation, drawing parallels between the physical body systems and the interconnectedness required for effective urban governance and policy-making.
Context: This TEDx talk, delivered by high school student Ko Yu-Cheng at TEDx Mingdao HS Youth, centers on his journey applying for and participating in the 'Youth Ten Billion Overseas Dream Foundation' program. The talk uses the metaphor of the human body's organs (brain, mouth, heart, bones, immune system) to structure the diverse organizations and learning experiences he encountered during his international educational trip to the US, emphasizing the courage required to turn dreams into tangible achievements.