Скачать или смотреть Before We Know, We’re Told to Plan | Swara Patel | TEDxFountainhead School

As students are often asked to make life-shaping decisions before truly understanding who they are, this talk reflects on the pressure to appear certain and the cost of choosing what looks impressive over what feels right. It argues that self-understanding should come before long-term planning. Through personal experience, the talk explores the difference between effort and misalignment and makes the case for curiosity, honesty, and growth in a world that rewards early certainty. Swara, an 11th grade IB student, is someone who finds meaning in both numbers and nuance, equally drawn to solving equations and exploring the questions that shape who we become. Whether she’s immersed in physics problems, building logic through Python, or navigating hands on learning through her BTEC coursework, Swara moves through her academic journey with curiosity and quiet determination. Along the way, she has developed a deep interest in growth, motivation, and self-understanding. Through her TEDx talk, Swara invites others to embrace uncertainty, choose honesty over perfection, and make space for becoming. She hopes to spark conversations that linger, encouraging young people to grow into their answers rather than rush toward them. 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