The Things We Almost Create | Yashvi Velidi | TEDxThe Gaudium School

Pursuit of perfection as a barrier to creativity is the focus of this TEDxThe Gaudium School talk by Yashvi Velidi, an IBDP 1 student. The talk looks at how discomfort with uncertainty shapes what people choose to create and what they hold back. Drawing on art, experimentation and the creative process, it encourages viewers to rethink their relationship with failure and to begin creating without waiting for permission.

• Perfectionism as an obstacle to creative work
• Society's discomfort with uncertainty and failure
• Experimentation and the freedom to make mistakes
• Speaker: Yashvi Velidi, a student with interests in art, literature and dance

This talk explores how the pursuit of perfection can become one of the biggest obstacles to creativity. It examines how society’s discomfort with uncertainty shapes what we choose to create and what we hold back. Through reflections on art, experimentation and the creative process, it challenges us to rethink our relationship with failure and embrace the freedom that comes with making mistakes. At its heart is a question: are we waiting for permission to create, when the most important step is simply to begin? Meet Yashvi Velidi, an IBDP 1 student with a passion for art, literature, and dance. As a naturally curious and creative person, Yashvi enjoys exploring ideas and bringing them to life while also finding inspiration in the little things around her. When she’s not dancing or lost in a book, you’ll often find her designing, creating, and putting together events. These creative activities have taught her to enjoy the spontaneity, experimentation, and the imperfect moments that make something truly meaningful. Through her TEDx talk, Yashvi hopes to explore what happens when we stop waiting for permission to create and give ourselves the freedom to simply begin. 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