Discover the transformative insights of a Pakistani-American writer and researcher as she recounts her journey of self-discovery triggered by a harrowing COVID-19 hospitalization on her 30th birthday. Explore how this near-death experience reshaped her perspective on life's arbitrary deadlines and societal expectations. Gain valuable lessons on embracing life without self-imposed time constraints and learn to appreciate personal growth at your own pace. Delve into Farrah Hasnain's ethnographic research on multicultural identity among Japanese youth and workplace conditions for migrant workers, which has garnered attention from major international media outlets. This 16-minute TEDx talk offers a compelling narrative that challenges conventional notions of success and encourages listeners to redefine their approach to life's milestones.
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Life has no deadlines: What I learned when I turned 30 | Farrah Hasnain | TEDxICU
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