5 Life lessons from 10 years in China | Cyrus Janssen | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeights

[@zeissiez]

I have traveled to over 50 countries. I don’t recall any country that I don’t like. People are generally good, just different. If you smile at people, more often than not, they will smile back. But unfortunately, politics make the world look much uglier than it really is.

[@chrisryu2179]

It's all business for those top 1% elites. They control the information for their agenda.

[@dazongeu379]

agree totally

[@CyrusJanssen]

Well said! I have experienced the same in my travels around the world

[@cliz305]

yes!

[@finelife6019]

You are so right. I’ve been to many countries and the people are all wonderful. Politicians are always hungry for money and power so they need to get people to fight each other so they can elevate their status.

[@pjwilsonn]

Thank you Cyrus, I shred your video with my grandkids. We have to stop the culture of hate and distrust.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Amen! Couldn't agree more Peter

[@teckchuonting4582]

You are so correct, sir. The world will be a much better place if everyone shows respect and trust to another

[@helicopter2616]

Please do that. It is needed now more than ever. The politics creates so much hate that is unnecessary. It is a pity.

[@linglizeng7276]

Thank You

[@alsetalokin88]

you must also tell everybody around you to stop consuming the rubbish that is produced by western narrative machines...detox your collective minds...right now. the world hasn't much time left

[@PeterJAebi]

i had a chinese partner for a pretty long time. so i had to go to thina once. it was 2005. in my mind were a lut of prejudices about china. at the first day already i was feeling home there. first i didnt understand it myself. then i realized that the unbelievable energy i could feel (everywhere) in china was similar to the feeling in my childhood in switzerland (in the 1960-ies). my grandmom had the same attitude as i met in china everywhere. my partner wasnt believing at first because switzerland has changed a lot. people is so satisfied with themselves thinking they are the best. since that time i made a lot of chinese friends allover the world. it is like become young again when i am discussing with them. we could learn so much from china and the chinese expats allover the world if we are open minded enough.

[@singstar7362]

Cyrus you are truly amazing. Hope your speech can be seen by many more people. The world needs open minded person like you.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@hsw2437]

Visiting your grandma every year, is very touching.

[@jamesrocket5616]

Cyrus Janssen is a man of true wisdom, insight, and humility and will often think outside the box to understand and explain to everyone the complicated geopolitical and economic challenges that our world is facing. Kudos to him!

[@natashagwebu]

This was such an amazing talk! I am currently living in China. I vlog about my experiences to inform people about the culture and really kill the ignorance.

[@FoodXBert]

I'm here For Cyrus. He is awesome. Keep on bringing in great people like him please.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you my friend!

[@FoodXBert]

@@CyrusJanssen Great Ted Talk man.

[@CyrusJanssen]

@@FoodXBert thank you bud!

[@NightStars1122]

@@CyrusJanssen I have always check your videos out in KZbin. I think watching you to learn more about China is much better than BBC and CNN (and other Western medias).

[@CyrusJanssen]

@@NightStars1122 Appreciate the support!

[@stevechang6174]

You are such an incredible American with real open minded.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Steve for the support!

[@ltfan8065]

You are already half Chinese and half American, combination of both cultures will create a more peaceful world!👍👌😄

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you LT for the kind words

[@lab204forest7]

Cyrus, you are very inspiring and open-minded, you should give more talks at TEDx Talks or TED, thanks for sharing your experience in China and your observations, you are making the world a better place.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@Ray888z]

Cyrus, God bless you for promoting peace and friendship through understanding other cultures. You are truly a consummate peacemaker. If anyone deserves the nobel peace prize, it's you.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Very honored you would think that much of me Ray, I appreciate your support!

[@jessicachuang7912]

You have a big heart Cyrus ❤❤ Building bridges between people and cultures.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Jessica!

[@garry137]

The world needs more people like the speaker: be open minded, be positive, and be active to experience things coming at you.

[@chanhungkee7141]

The World needs more people like Cyrus. I take off my hat for this man

[@zaydhrett]

"Never forget that we are similar than we are different."✨ ¦ 🌍🇵🇭

[@CyrusJanssen]

Amen!

[@caicai4381]

Syrus is the symbol of humanity with great wisdom, openness, love and respect, I truly hope that the west medias with tremendous ideology and prejudice on China could learn from him.

[@dexterdr.7020]

as a Chinese, I say we should learn from him as well. 三人行、必有我师焉。

[@patrickveterlogh4212]

That was a great TED talk, I've been in China for around 5 yrs, everything you mentioned was true facts!

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Patrick!

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

*were

[@Rex-ww4cw]

@@FoodforThought12345678dsds was*

[@Hitamjoy]

you are a wumao i am sure

[@Rex-ww4cw]

@@Hitamjoy I'm sure you are a yimao

[@BAYREI]

Cryus, you are an inspirational model for young people

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Bayrei! So appreciate your support!

[@JohanFitFoodie]

Love this speech, I've spent 10 years in Asia in South Korea, China, Hong Kong and soon moving back to Beijing. Learning a foreign language, living abroad and learning about investing are all very humbling and life changing areas of experience. Greetings from a Swede in Hong Kong 🌆

[@Wunderpus-photogenicus]

A very insightful talk indeed. Kudos to you.

[@seafood_hater]

I'm here as a subscriber of Cyrus Janssen.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you Tony for your support!

[@seafood_hater]

@@CyrusJanssen I was once a victim of the western mainstream media. My beliefs were shaken when I finally woke up from the effects of their brainwashing. It felt disorientating because I could not tell what was real anymore. Worse, I did not know who to trust anymore. I felt isolated from reality. Then I somehow found you on KZbin. After watching your videos, one after another, you have ascertained my new-found belief, that I am on the right side of history. Your presentations are organized; your arguments are logical, and the evidence you provide is unambiguous. You make it all seem like simple math! Your ability to observe, analyze and comprehend is beyond impressive. Thank you for helping me see clearly now. Because of you, I can wholly embrace myself for who I really am, instead of feeling ashamed for being a Chinese descent. I am sure that you, and those like yourself, have impacted many, many others like me. Please keep up the good fight. It is worthwhile. :)

[@KevinSolem]

@@CyrusJanssen Same her. Good speech, very inspiring.

[@jamesrocket5616]

Same

[@asadmujeeb1916]

Who you are and who you become, Never Forget "Family is very important".

[@jasontsing9914]

This gentleman is terrific. I watched a couple of his videos on KZbin. He’s been trying to tell the world what a true China is like. Thank you, Cyrus. Keep up with good work.

[@deepdude4719]

1. No matter what you do never forget your family 2. Save money. Work hard before spending. Avoid Debt and Invest 3. Learn Chinese 4. Have an open mind 5. Follow the 996 practice. Work from 9am to 9pm 6 days a week. 6. Find content in the common similarities and make friends. Great video. Thank you!

[@mcyamsmith8094]

Hi Cyprus, you are sincere and honest person. You talk straight to the point with simple easy to understand language. I work for LA SUPERIOR COURT FOR 10 YEARS. I know the Americans are peace loving people

[@mcyamsmith8094]

I am confident that one of these days, with your hard work building bridges and communications will soon bring the two governments, the China and the United States back to a friendly term and amicable settlement of the differences.

[@LoC28C]

You’re an amazing person Cyrus Janssen hope you have made a very positive impact on these young people there.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@twlee3849]

Excellent speech Cyrus, hats off to you! You nailed all the points and I’m sure you must have educated, inspired and motivated those youngsters in the hall. I will forward this video to all my nephews and nieces to learn from you too. Thank you Cyrus. ❤️ Malaysia

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you for the support TW!

[@Lolaaaa19]

“Try it first; It’s ok to not like it ,but you must experience by yourself first” . I love this point you mentioned in your speech ^^

[@evanh9301]

his children will grew up very proud of who him/her is

[@paully8340]

You are a model of an American! Great talk.

[@vincentbao1695]

i was so touched by the story of meal with colleagues, this is truly from life

[@CyrusJanssen]

One of my favourite memories from 10 years in China!

[@Monitor2023]

Although you spoke in English, what you said goes in my heart. A Great talk. One of the best talks from TEDx. Thank you very much !!!!!

[@albertolisaritchie7433]

Dear Cyrus....I'm your admirer.....speaking the truth about China....I'm from Macao....GOD bless you....tks....Alberto Ritchie

[@yullianc]

The way Cyrus explain his views is very clear, precise and matter of fact.👍👍👍👍

[@liuxifu]

Cyrus, really appreciate your sharing! You're a embassdor of friendship between the two countries!

[@fazhihimalaya7562]

Thank you very much Cyrus! The world needs more people like you!

[@asleong29]

"We are more similar than we are different!". Very well said. Great presentation Cyrus. Well done.

[@corywan6818]

我不确定在这里直接用中文回复会不会不礼貌，如果有冒犯请见谅！但Cyrus作为“中美桥梁”应该不会介意。我非常想说看了这个视频我深受鼓舞，德中从一个美国（西方）人的角度总结并分享了在中国生活的点滴与体验真的是太棒了！we are more similar than different，说的太好了！我作为一个中国人感受到了来自美国普通人的善意，同时也对我自己的人生有了更多的思考！谢谢！Thank you Cyrus !

[@johnli6782]

Every lesson you have cited is a life lesson to be taught, practiced, understood, and appreciated. It is unfortunate that the format only allows so little time to speak and pass on such important life lessons. There is no so called China experts in the US that is more suited to speak about China than you. It is a great service you are doing for the youth of both countries.

[@CyrusJanssen]

I appreciate that comment John and thank you so much for the support!

[@yinhoukhor7109]

I finally had the absolute pleasure to watch and listen to yet another great Cyrus speech/content!!! In a format that had time limitations, Cyrus has summed everything up to PERFECTION!!! A true genius!!!!

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you for the support YIn!

[@mjyung]

Great speech, but I think a point to notice is that while Chinese have this long working hours they have the hope to have a better live in the future where as in the US many people are working the same and even longer hours just to survive.

[@CyrusJanssen]

Very good point John

[@fastshootmmmm]

That is the whole idea of US 1 % the riches ppl. Don't rock the boat.

[@Cecilia-ky3uw]

not sure about them working 60 hours a week considering the average is apparently 40 hours per week but im open to the fact that maybe the inequality is that extreme but I certainly doubt so

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Great soul . So true Open mindset . Chinese way of life and so so beautiful. Not being judgemental . Inspiring. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@shawnlim466]

Love your lessons. Simple and straight to the point. Thanks for making the world a better place, Cyrus.

[@myfamilytime]

Agree! China's development today is the result of hard work. The tradition of going home for the New Year reflects that China is a country with warm hospitality. Such a country is the least afraid of threats to the United States. Tear off the mask, traditional values know no borders

[@joylove8693]

Cyrus is a very sensible and genuine young man

[@arthurchan4466]

Thanks Cyrus for sharing your real experience in China!! I trust the bridge you are now building between US and China will be a magnificent and long lasting one, I can see the friendship between this two countries will re-establish through your effort!!!!

[@joanguo2902]

Mind-opening, wow, hope all in this world to hear Cyrus speech.

[@dawnli4061]

Thank you for such a touching talk! More important, for having such an open mind and willingness to share with the world!

[@mabanomet9879]

The smartest guy on China topics.

[@relaxwhc]

Cyrus, Amy Lyons, Greek twins and many more are some of the KZbinrs who work hard to build relationships between China and their home countries.

[@seafood_hater]

Sadly, it's falling on deaf ears. You can't wake those that pretend to sleep. BTW, I didn't know that Blondie in China is known as Amy Lyons! :)

[@saibabag.3823]

How do you explain that china can not afford free press,and why do they need fire wall,.CCPis silently destroying the democratic system by using their own values against them by corruption of individuals who talk nice but not true.why don't china allow people tobe free

[@henrychua5893]

@@saibabag.3823 Hi. There are no right or wrong to begin with if I'm going to be honest. But I hope these answers help in any way. Different countries have different form of government to ensure the safety of their own countries. It doesn't mean that they are enslaved because they don't have democratic ideas, in fact they have more freedoms than ever before than we think otherwise with their booming economy serving as the result. When the time is right for them to adopt the democratic form of government, It will be on their own terms, and not be forced into accepting it when they're not ready. Free press can be good or bad. It's a double edge sword which can bring the truth out or create instability by creating unfound criticisms that can damage a person, a society, and even a country wherein both sides are against each other due to difference in ideology, which is currently happening now in our world right now. Real news became propaganda pieces, while fake news became the source of the current events we are absorbing in our daily lives. For me this is very disturbing. Don't you agree? As for firewalls, a lot of them can bypass it by using vpn to look into the outside wall, so where is the problem to begin with? As for social media being censored, it is due to the fact that terms of agreement wasn't approved by the west, to ensure the safety of the population of China which is currently not yet ready for the harsh reality of the Anti-China sentiment that is circling around the world without any basis, or should I say, lack of. Be well. Stay safe.

[@dexterdr.7020]

@@saibabag.3823 I don't believe CPC have the ability to make people vote for bad president, to refuse using of mask and antidote, to agree with governments which invade middle east, to shoot children in school or to rob shops during a pandemic. this world seems falling apart, but every family have their own issues and one family's failure can not be blamed on another. it is wiser to make oneself better before judging and criticizing others.

[@atlanticwind6557]

you don't change the world by your opinion, you change it by your actions. we are more similar than we are different. WISE man

[@feiyali8367]

I can see that important reasons that make Cyrus succeed is he keeps learning and being open minded.

[@davestrong9219]

Thank you for this speech. I still live and work in China

[@monkeynorn]

Such a concise yet powerful speech that leaves me inspired. Cyrus is an amazing speaker. I’ve also watched his other video where he spoke in fluent Mandarin in front of an audience in Canada.

[@tonyeclau]

I'm a much older man than Cyrus, but I totally agree with Cyrus. I have lived very much the way Cyrus advised. Great advice for young adults.

[@carmenlajoie2719]

CGTN The Point-Hub-Heat, Einar Tangan-Martin Jacques-Lijinjing-Tian Wei. Luv your work Cyrus..

[@dogapart4701]

When was in London my friend said to me " You know my friend people here in UK born in debt and die in debt". I was quite surprised and asked him why? he explained me very similar to your experience and replied don't think about saving use credit card first and pay later. Thank you Cyrus for your beautiful speech.

[@nayanankm1596]

Very good and informative speech...Salute you Cyres...From India...

[@marioleonl8800]

I commended you for all your good upbringing, eradicate or avoid prejudices and promote good will . Be kind and have a good heart.

[@blackwarrior7473]

Cyrus, u will be a man who will be remembered in human history like Mandela. Bridging the world than dividing the world is what the whole world needs so badly now. Kudos to a man with such open-heart and open-mindedness. FSU rocks! How did they produce such a great student like you!

[@CyrusJanssen]

Very humbled by your words!

[@jennyong6664]

Super super love his presentation....he should become a professor in International Relations

[@moments634]

You are great, Cyrus Janssen

[@Rambovican]

Great speech Cyrus, totally inspiring and motivating!

[@johnwong2336]

Cyrus, you are a great individual, always preaching peace and not war. Another good video. Love also the part where you take time each year to see your grandma. Always looking forward to seeing your videos.

[@redcardinal1219]

Cyrus, you represent the brightness ,fairness and kindness our Chinese used to believe what is the American spirit. Thank you!

[@glsun6584]

Well said. Be open minded and respectful.

[@jamesl.o.h.6000]

Thank you for this good information Cyprus

[@azimaging8848]

Marvellously said, crystal clear thoughts! Thank you for being thorough and objective about a country which has been always demonized by the western media. Thank you for bringing lights and hope to the younger generation!

[@lamcso]

Thanks for your sincerity and inspirational speech. The world is for us to explore, beyong our comfort zones. If we do not step out of this zone, we are not progressing.

[@VladWorks]

Beautiful talk Cyrus. It’s great that you had to opportunity to speak the truth about China on this platform. It’s a nice break from all the negativity people are fed. Life in China is fast, tough, beautiful, exciting, mind-opening, transformative.

[@bobjacobson858]

This is an excellent video. I'm glad Cyrus Janssen had this opportunity and is willing to share it with us.

[@xwah5016]

This is quiet eye opening, thank you for inviting him

[@madmanjshum]

Thank you for sharing your experience and understanding of China. Cheers

[@ZaahidArnold]

Powerful and thought provoking talk. Nelson Mandela is a great inspiration, as are you Cyrus. Thank you, ZA, Cape Town, South Africa

[@CyrusJanssen]

Thank you for the support Zaahid! Mr. Mandela is one of my heros!

[@clu288]

Great speech, Cyrus. Thank you! If more people learn these lessons as you did, I am sure this will be a much better world.

[@mesa4264]

Great speech! It’s so true “we’re more similar than we’re different”

[@michelles9931]

What a good speech, Cyrus! Narrow mindedness will only hurt oneself. You gain a lot more when you are open minded, just like what Cyrus has experienced. Good job!

[@JohnTMB]

Thanks Cyrus for your great and honest speech. My 2 cents, It doesn’t matter which culture you from, God fairest gift to mankind, 24 hours a day for every individual, whether you are a king or a pauper, use them wisely.

[@christianyang7595]

Another great piece of speech from Cyrus. respect

[@moyoyo7575]

Really nice speech and all of us should deeply think through.

[@pollywang9278]

Thanks Cyrus for sharing the experience, it is very valuable.

[@MsTepson]

Cyrus, I really enjoy your inspirational speech. Thank you!

[@andyk139]

说的太对了，感动。差点儿哭了

[@rammy1341]

Love you perspectives, Cyrus👏👍

[@babarasmith3505]

The planet needs more smart people like Cyrus.I learned a lot from his youtube channel. Keep up!

[@xufengt.3049]

Very interesting! Especially in the speaker's emphasis about similarities between different cultures.

[@SteppeOne968]

Enjoy seeing your videos Cyrus.

[@jinsoonchin5205]

In general, Chinese save money for raining days. That is one of the reasons that people in China can survive lockdown for over a month without much complaint. Westerner who don't save cannot withstand two weeks lockdown.

[@danaliu3295]

It's actually really hard to save in the west. Everything costs a lot and minimum wage is not enough to save much of anything. Like workers in china get places to live and 3 meals a day so they can save ALL of their money if they wanted to. Workers here don't get any of that. Everyone finds their own place and say you make $2000 a month, rent would already take up $1000-1500 dollars and then food ect is all pretty expensive. Is it possible to save? Yes but it's not very much. $100-300 a month at most if you make minimum wage and if you have 1 emergency a year that money is already gone. Luckily in Canada our health care is free at least. Don't know how Americans do it tbh 😅

[@annilanta4583]

@@danaliu3295 also china basically pays nothing for i.p

[@dexterdr.7020]

I first realised such cultrual difference when I was watching a documentary movie named some 7 or 8 years ago, in which Leonardo DiCaprio encourages people to live a "smart life", purchase only what is essential in life instead of what commercialism teaches people to pursue, at that very moment, i realised the common Chinese ideology of "节约" can not be properly translated into English, not that I know of at least, and even if there is such word in English shares the same meaning it is mentioned very little that I can not recall. sadly, with internet financing flourishes in recent years, more and more youth in China got themselves in debt trap, and I believe this is something to be aware of.

[@joek7031]

@@annilanta4583 lol fake western narrative.. how is a buisness agreement/deal stealing? China has a simple law if a foreign company wants to produce goods in china it must partner up with a domestic company. IP is shared and in return they has access to chinese labor and 1.4 billion market.. no one is forcing the companies to make products in china...

[@chewycaca]

Open mind and learning a non western language is key to understand the world from different angles. And in the end, we are all humans.

[@tanlethanh6653]

Well delivered speech! A respectful international citizen.

[@olliejohnson1733]

Always enjoy Cyrus' story telling/sharing.

[@vvishwakarthik]

I'm a person from South India, a city called Bangalore, a true Cosmopolitan, and I'm fortunate that my parents moved here when I was a kid. Many languages are spoken here, and I am fluent in 4 languages and understand 2 others. What I have understood thus far about languages is that they are not just a collection of words with meanings, every language consists of regularly used phrases that represent certain nuances which are linked to the culture of that region, and conversely, studying those nuances gives us an in depth understanding of the particular culture that is linked to the language. So, it's really really important to have an open mind when you are trying to learn a new language as if you don't, you'll never understand the culture and what all those nuances mean, and believe me, they can have a lot lot lot of meaning!!!😉😊 So yea, I more than just agree with Cyrus😌. I sympathize. (P.S.-For curious people- A bunch of phrases I've used also exist in South Indian languages 😄)

[@polarcoffee]

Thank you for a great speech. Hope the western world has more people like you, who tries building bridges instead of setting barriers

[@kev4567]

Cyrus Janssen brought me here.

[@anniengsuen]

Good on you, Cyrus, you will help to bring the world together as one. Please keep this up!

[@ThePaulchong33]

Well done Cyrus. Keep it up. Love all your talks - so understanding, logical & truthful.

[@js0016]

Great Talk. Please move back to the US and run for president 2024 !

[@mn2966]

As much as I would support him, unfortunately he would never win. Because it has become politically correct to be anti-China now in the US. Heck, that is probably the only thing that the Dems and Reps could agree on, China bashing

[@Im-mono]

Trump 2024, lol, just kidding..

[@malakatan3235]

You need to sell anti China propaganda to run for president of US, it is already become tradition

[@ngym7]

@@malakatan3235 unfortunately true

[@translatenttechnologies5332]

Fantastic and Wonderful Piece Of Thought For The Younger Generation These Days.

[@kuoliu1978]

I could hardly disagree with you, this is incredible!