Defying the Contrition of Your Dreams | Mustafa Arshad | TEDxYouth@TheWoodlands HD

Fame, recognition, and fortune are values that many aspire to achieve within a lifetime, but these hopes can often blind one from the truth. Through a fusion of culture and history, Mustafa defines pioneers as leaders who have defied the blinding effects of vanity to achieve greatness. Can our generation do the same? Mustafa was born and raised in Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents, and he is a natural American citizen. After moving in 2014, Mustafa used high school as an opportunity to genuinely learn and find his true passions. His four years in high school have entailed numerous open doors, and it has kindled a fire inside of him. Mustafa’s dreams of building bridges across cultural divisions and lessening ignorance were empowered by his values and bolstered by his drive. He wants to inspire those around him to find something that matters to them– something laced with their values and not a status quo. 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