Service Is Selfish | Zuel Han Chang | TEDxAmericanSchoolOfGuatemala скачать в хорошем качестве

Service Is Selfish | Zuel Han Chang | TEDxAmericanSchoolOfGuatemala

This TEDx talk explores the idea that service often begins with self-interest but can grow into something deeper and more meaningful. The speaker reflects on how early experiences with volunteering were motivated by recognition, personal satisfaction, and external expectations, rather than a true understanding of service. Over time, these experiences revealed that helping others not only supports those in need but also shapes personal growth and perspective. The talk highlights how meaningful moments, such as working long hours in a community dental clinic or forming genuine connections with people being helped, transformed the speaker’s understanding of service. Instead of focusing on appearances or rewards, service became about attention, humility, and prioritizing the needs of others in both large and small everyday actions. Finally, the talk presents service as a cycle in which giving time and effort leads to growth, connection, and a broader sense of purpose. The central message suggests that even if service begins for selfish reasons, it can develop into a practice that builds character and strengthens communities, showing that caring for others ultimately shapes who we become. Driven by reflection and a deep sense of purpose, Zuel Han Chang explores service beyond surface level altruism, reflecting on how acts of service shape both responsibility and character. Through years of volunteering within her community and church, what began as obligation gradually became personal transformation. This experience has informed her academic interests in international relations, law, and human rights, where she hopes to better understand responsibility and access on a broader scale. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing the guitar, spending time with friends, and journaling. 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