Notes from a Tech Journey | Santosh Janardhan | TEDxFruitvale Avenue Youth

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Navigating Life's Challenges

SOS shares his experiences from working in demanding tech companies like PayPal, eBay, YouTube, Google, and Meta.
He emphasizes the importance of finding alternative outlets and stress relief to balance the 24/7 nature of tech jobs.
SOS describes his experience preparing for and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, highlighting the significance of teamwork and support.
He stresses the importance of not going through challenges alone and emphasizes the value of having friends and family for support.
SOS encourages open communication and having fun together, even in challenging situations.
He shares an example of how porters on Mount Kilimanjaro maintain a positive attitude despite carrying heavy loads and encourages everyone to let their guard down and enjoy the moment.

SOS emphasizes the importance of conflict resolution and active listening, especially when opinions differ.
He highlights the power of listening and understanding in resolving conflicts and achieving goals.

Diversity is important for success. A team with diverse skills and backgrounds is more likely to achieve its goals.
Don't be afraid of chaos. It is a precursor to greatness.
Don't worry about finding the "one thing" you should do with your life. Most people don't find it until later in life.
Embrace mistakes. They are a sign that you are trying hard.
Learn from your mistakes and try again.
Take risks. The more shots you take, the more likely you are to succeed.
Use the resources available to you to learn and grow.
Coding is a valuable skill that can be learned by anyone with practice.

The world has a sympathetic ear for a short time, but people won't listen to you complain forever.
Fix more and whine less.
Life is what you make it. If you give more, it gives back more.
Don't be obsessed with finding the exact center of your life. Just keep navigating and you will eventually reach your goals.
The journey is 1% finished for all of us. Focus on navigating the other 99% and don't dwell on the past.