3 lessons on starting over | Matt Field | TEDxPrague
From a remote village in Kenya to diplomatic receptions in Prague, this is the story of how starting over—again and again—shaped not just a career, but a life. Having spent over two decades navigating the process of integration in eight different countries, he is well-placed to offer answers to a range of questions: How can we approach the unknown without fear, and even with curiosity? How can we embrace the new while shaping our own path? And what does success look like in a changing world?Ambassador Matt Field OBE, a career diplomat and the British Ambassador to the Czech Republic, has undergone a transformation not just once, but multiple times, across continents, cultures, and identities.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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