I Came Back | Makram Shabarek | TEDxInternationalCollegeBeirut

A TEDx talk by Makram Shabarek, given at TEDxInternationalCollegeBeirut, explores how people's attachment to their country can outweigh fear and shape their decisions. The talk frames the choice to return home as a personal decision influenced by identity and belonging. The speaker also shares background on his own interests: he plays tennis and football, sports he credits with teaching discipline, teamwork and perseverance. He describes an ambition to become a successful CEO and an interest in leadership, business and turning ideas into projects. The event was independently organized by a local community using the TED conference format.

• Attachment to one's country and how it can outweigh fear
• How identity and values influence personal choices
• The speaker's interest in tennis, football and the lessons from them
• Ambitions in leadership and business

This talk is about how people’s attachment to their country overcomes fear and influences choices. Makram enjoys playing tennis and football, two sports that have taught him valuable lessons about discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. Through these activities, he has discovered the importance of setting goals, facing challenges, and working consistently towards improvement. Beyond sports, he has a strong ambition to become a successful CEO one day. He is interested in leadership, business, and the ability to turn ideas into successful projects. 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