In the enlightening TEDx talk “Not Every Story Starts with Strength – This One Grows Into It,” Saksham Bhandari shares a compelling narrative about resilience and personal growth. He candidly reflects on his own journey, which began not with confidence or advantage, but with challenges that often left him feeling vulnerable. Saksham illustrates how adversity can serve as a catalyst for self-discovery and empowerment. Through heartfelt anecdotes and insightful lessons, he encourages viewers to embrace their struggles, noting that strength is often cultivated through perseverance and the lessons learned along the way. His journey emphasizes that every individual possesses the potential to transform their vulnerabilities into sources of strength. This powerful message serves as a reminder that growth comes not from an absence of hardship, but from the courage to confront it and evolve beyond it. Saksham’s talk encourages us to redefine our narratives and find strength in our unique stories, reminding us that resilience can emerge from the most unexpected beginnings.
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“Not every story starts with strength—but this one grows into it. Watch Saksham’s journey of faith and resilience
What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn—when your dreams feel distant and the world around you changes overnight?
In this heartfelt TEDx talk, Saksham shares his journey of embracing life’s uncertainties and discovering the strength within. With quiet courage and deep conviction, he invites us to focus on what’s in our control, let go of what’s not, and keep moving forward with hope.
This is a story of resilience, acceptance, and the unshakable belief that no matter what life throws your way, you still have the power to dream—and to chase those dreams, one determined step at a time.
Watch his inspiring journey unfold—you may just see your own strength in a whole new light.”
Saksham is 14 year old happy go lucky boy studying at Dubai Scholars Pvt School, Dubai.
He is an ardent sport lover and follows most of them but extremely passionate about cricket his favourite team in IPL is Rajasthan royals .
What is remarkable about him is his understanding of controllable & uncontrollable in life and that too at this tender age something exceptional I believe and that brings so much clarity in him.
Saksham’s humanity quotient is very high and he always wants to help needy people in whatever way he can and he always push his family members also to do the same.
His close to chest gadget is his PS5 and he loves to play FIFA / FORMULA 1. 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 “Not every story starts with strength – this one grows into it | Saksham Bhandari | TEDxSeasonsStreet” was uploaded on 08/08/2025 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks