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This TEDx talk explores the idea of measured, ethical risk-taking as the foundation of meaningful success. Beginning with just 43 students, a bold educational vision grew into a thriving community of nearly 3,800 learners and 500 educators across three campuses — despite early financial struggles, public skepticism, and business setbacks that tested resilience.

The talk highlights the difference between reckless ambition and disciplined courage, emphasizing integrity, long-term thinking, and character formation over short-term gain. It reflects on adapting to new cultures, pursuing lifelong passions like aviation, and staying curious in an era shaped by rapid technological change and artificial intelligence.

More than anything, this is a call to young people:
take calculated risks, build partnerships, remain humble, use technology responsibly, and measure success not just by wealth — but by impact, gratitude, and the lives you influence.

In a world chasing quick wins, this talk reminds us that true legacy is built with courage, conscience, and consistency. Jose Thomas is an entrepreneur, a visionary and the founder of the Choice Foundation and its crown jewel, The Choice School. An Entrepreneur from the young age of 17, he took the reigns of his father's enterprise and reaped huge profits. He believed in providing quality education to children and established The Choice School, and 35 years on, it has become the number one school in the state. His venture to be in a private airline, Choice Airways did not take off. However, taking inspiration from the setback, he started Tastee Choice, a retail brand providing meal kits and value added products. This went on to overtake other competitors. JT has a simple philosophy for life, that it rests upon self esteem, confidence and knowledge which he spreads through his innovative approach to life. 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