Who Were You Before the World Told You Who to Be | Ikhsan Bima Putra | TEDxCRIBS Youth

Ikhsan Bima Putra, a student at Cahaya Rancamaya, shares a TEDxCRIBS Youth talk on rediscovering who you are before the expectations of the world shape you. He argues that people must first understand their own identity before deciding how to lead, pursue greatness, or make a lasting mark. The talk encourages young people to look inward first so they can step into the future as themselves. The speaker describes himself as a student curious about creativity, the world, and the expectations placed on young people. After many setbacks, he kept trying, and each attempt helped him understand his own path. His talk challenges conventional definitions of success and invites others to find their own route to fulfillment.

• Rediscovering personal identity before outside expectations
• Questioning conventional definitions of success
• Learning from setbacks and persistent attempts
• Encouraging young people to find their own path

We all want to be great. We all want to lead, to be big, and to know that our lives matter to the people around us—or even to the whole world. But before you can decide whether you are ready to face the future, you have to answer a much deeper question. You have to rediscover who you are before the world tells you who to be. Remember: You cannot leave an authentic mark on the world until you uncover who you were before it tried to change you. Step inward today, so that tomorrow, you can step out as yourself. A student at Cahaya Rancamaya who is curious about his creativity, the world, and the expectations society places on young people. After many setbacks, he kept trying, and each attempt brought him closer to understanding his own path. Through his TEDx talk, he hopes to challenge conventional definitions of success and encourage others to discover their own paths to fulfillment. 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