A Diplomat's Guide to Starting Anew

This TEDx talk, presented by Matt Field, a diplomat who has lived in numerous countries, offers three core lessons for successfully navigating new beginnings and starting over. Field illustrates these lessons with personal anecdotes from his various international moves and career experiences. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating curiosity to embrace new environments and cultures, rather than clinging to the familiar. The speaker also highlights the power of a growth mindset, advocating for the belief in one's ability to learn and adapt by reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. Finally, Field shares his perspective on "taking home with you," explaining that home is not a fixed location but rather the sum of connections and memories accumulated throughout life's journeys.