Escaping the Comfort Cage | Hiten Lulla | TEDxMNNIT
In this deeply personal TEDx talk, Hiten Lulla opens up about his journey of battling overthinking, fear, and self-imposed limitations, the dangerous habits that pull back so many people from escaping their comfort zones. Drawing from his personal struggles, Hiten introduces the extremely helpful concept of Stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy that teaches emotional strength, self-mastery, and ways to attain inner peace. He shares how understanding the Stoic principle that "we cannot control the external events around us, but we can control our response towards them", helped him escape his own mental “Chakravyuh” in his mind. Through relatable stories and important insights, Hiten reminds us that real growth begins with the feeling of discomfort, and that breaking free from destructive patterns in our life starts with one powerful choice which is taking responsibility of our inner world. This talk is for anyone looking to overcome fear, overthinking, embrace changes, and live the life with inner clarity. Hiten Lulla is a content creator and a software engineer who is passionate about making technologies accessible and engaging to everyone. He shares technological insights and hands-on tutorials through @hiten.codes, helping learners navigate through the exciting world of programming. On @hiten.lulla, he explores the human side of life, travel stories, some cultural insights, and some practical tips for curious explorers and travelers. 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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