Can passion be practical too? | Kuik Shiao-Yin | TEDxSingapore

"“Should I follow my passion or make the practical choice?”
Kuik Shiao-Yin debunks the misconceptions of following one’s passion by deconstructing the fallacies of passion and reality. She also unravels her authentic experience of what it means to pursue one’s passion that leads to innovation, collaboration and new possibilities.
Kuik Shiao-Yin believes in helping young people realise their capacity to impact their culture and community through thoughtful work. She is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, resilience and the power of personal story. As co-founder of The Thought Collective, she builds up the social and emotional capital of Singapore, contextualising public conversation to advance the common good.
Shiao-Yin believes in helping young people realise their capacity to impact their culture and community through thoughtful work. She is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, resilience and the power of personal story. As co-founder of The Thought Collective, she builds up the social and emotional capital of Singapore, contextualising public conversation to advance the common good.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx