In the TEDx talk titled “Why you should embrace being a ‘zero’,” Aween Abubaker challenges the conventional mindset that being a ‘zero’ is a negative trait. Abubaker shares personal anecdotes and insights on how embracing being a ‘zero’ can lead to personal growth and success.
Abubaker explains that being a ‘zero’ means being open to learning, humble, and willing to start from scratch. She shares how she overcame her fear of failure by accepting that it’s okay to not know everything and that mistakes are part of the learning process.
Through her inspiring stories, Abubaker encourages the audience to redefine their perception of what it means to be a ‘zero’ and to see it as an opportunity for self-improvement and growth. She emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability and being okay with being a beginner in order to truly excel and reach one’s full potential.
Overall, Abubaker’s talk challenges viewers to shift their mindset and embrace being a ‘zero’ as a stepping stone towards greater success and fulfillment.
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Author Video Description
A journey of breaking societal norms and borders, only to discover new constraints. By embracing the concept of zero, learn how finding inner balance redefines boundaries and unlocks infinite possibilities for personal growth and freedom. Aween is a multidisciplinary thinker with a background in computational design and engineering. She holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Vienna University of Technology and boasts a dynamic professional profile enriched by her work experience across four different countries in that field. 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
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Video “Why you should embrace being a ‘zero’ | Aween Abubaker | TEDxDonauinsel” was uploaded on 06/03/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks