Mini TED Talk | May 20, 2013 It's not what you are, but what you do that defines a person. I am an incredibly average person but I wanted to strive to do above-average things. These are my 7 Tips on Pursuing Your Dream! *Images Credit: Images were from 1X.com *

1. // learning to fly
Presented by
Derek Wong
TEDster Talk
Crescent Bay | May 20, 2013

2. Chasing Dreams

3. Chasing Dreams
Overcoming
challenges

4. Chasing Dreams
Overcoming
challenges
Reaching
Your Goals.

5. Does not come from School.

6. Hello, my name is Derek.
I am very average.

7. Typical UCI Student:
• Asian-American Male
• Social Science Major
• Less than 3.5 GPA
•Changed Major 4 Times
Normally Distributed Bell Curve

8. Slightly Below Average
(This is rather Awkward)

9. It's what you do that defines you.
It’s not who you are…

10. American Advertising Federation ‘09-12
President & Executive Creative Director

11. Delta Sigma Pi: Business Fraternity
2013 Western COY & National Awards

12. 2012 Paul Merage Business Plan Competition
Life Sciences Division-1st Place

13. Microsoft- Xbox Division
Associate Product Marketing Manager
vs

14. Luminated Career Consulting
Founding Partner & Consultant

15. TEDxUCIrvine: Collaborating Forward
Director of External Affairs & Outreach

16. Butterworth Product Development Competition
2nd Place

17. OMG I’M SO
AWESOME!
#TWERK #YOLOSWAG
(No…)
(lulz comic sans)

18. [You]
Your Dreams.
Your Challenges.
Your Goals.

19. Learning to Fly:
7 Tips on Chasing Your Dreams

20. 1. Be Easily Inspired
Inspiration vs. Motivation

21. 2. Ask for Help
Grab coffee & pick up the tab

22. 3. Be Uncomfortable
Push yourself to learn and grow.

23. 4. Build your Team
You are the company you keep.

24. 5. Find your Flow
Find happiness in the “zone.”

25. 6. Keep a Journal
Capture life’s fleeting moments.

26. 7. Stay Humble
There’s always bigger fish.

27. // Learning to Fly
Thanks for your time!