The First Place the Problem Showed Up | William Wang | TEDxArbutus Ridge Youth

William Wang, a Grade 10 student from West Vancouver, uses a personal story about procrastinating on a school assignment and building a LEGO spaceship to examine why fixing the same problem again and again may not produce a lasting solution. He asks viewers to consider what they keep fixing and what underlying issues remain unaddressed. The talk, given at an independently organized TEDx event, also covers how procrastination shaped his views on time management and responsibility.

• Procrastination on a school assignment and its stress
• Building a LEGO spaceship as a personal example
• Why repeated fixes may not solve the root problem
• Time management, responsibility and personal growth

“The loose piece wasn’t the problem. It was just the first place the real problem showed up.” Through his personal experiences with procrastination and building a LEGO spaceship, William Wang explores why repeatedly fixing the same problem may not lead to a lasting solution. As he encourages us to reflect, “What am I fixing over and over again?” and “What underneath haven’t I fixed yet?” My name is William Wang, and I am a Grade 10 student from West Vancouver. I’m interested in business and technology, and I enjoy learning new things and playing video games. I would describe myself as funny, joyful, and kind. One experience that has shaped me is procrastinating on an important school assignment, which taught me that waiting until the last minute can create unnecessary stress and that taking responsibility for my time matters. In my TEDx talk, I explore procrastination and share how it changed the way I think about time management, responsibility, and personal growth. 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