This document discusses 7 major mental barriers that teens face when pursuing opportunities in tech. It outlines common objections such as lack of connections, resources, experience or fear of failure. It encourages teens to seek out their own possibilities, innovate, and not let these barriers hold them back from pursuing opportunities in tech. The document concludes by providing contact information for Brian Wong, the founder and CEO of Kiip, who presented on overcoming these 7 mental barriers.

1. Teens in Tech Edition
Moving Beyond.
Presented by Brian Wong, founder & CEO, Kiip, http://www.brianwong.me

2. 7
7 major mental barriers.

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7 major mental barriers.

12. 1
“I don’t know enough people there.”

13. Ask.

14. PITCH, PITCH, PITCH

15. 2 “I don’t have enough resources
to make the big jump.”

17. 3 “My idea isn’t big enough.”

19. 4
“I don’t have enough experience.”

20. We are on a cliff.

22. 5
“There’s someone else doing it.”

23. 6 “I’m taking a big risk and I
might fail miserably.”

25. 7 “I’ll do it later.”

26. Seek your own possibilities. Innovate.

28. We owe it to ourselves.

29. brian@brianwong.me
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