We are delighted to share that our co-founder, Ien Chi's profoundly personal TEDxBerkeley talk, “Stop Trying to Change Yourself,” is now accessible to all. The talk delivers a heartfelt narrative of Chi's journey, where he sought to change the world but found himself confronting self-loathing, perfectionism, and relentless idealism. His path to self-discovery revealed that true transformation begins with radical self-acceptance.

Chi insightfully noted, “The reason I was trying to change the world was that I couldn't accept the world as it was. And the reason I couldn't accept the world the way it was, was because I couldn't accept myself the way I was.”

Since its release, Chi’s TEDx talk has captivated audiences worldwide, racking up over 130,000 views within the first two weeks. This intimate exploration of self-acceptance and personal growth can be viewed below.