खुद बनो; बाकी सब पहले से ही भरे हुए हैं | Purvi Agarwal | TEDxMaheswari Public School Youth

छात्रा पूर्वी अग्रवाल की यह TEDx वार्ता छात्रों पर शैक्षणिक ढांचों, सामाजिक मानकों और साथियों की अपेक्षाओं में फिट होने के दबाव पर केंद्रित है। वक्ता के अनुसार किसी और की सफलता की परिभाषा के अनुसार जीने से थकान और पहचान खोने का खतरा रहता है। वे कहती हैं कि अपनी खूबियों, अनोखेपन और नजरिये को अपनाना वास्तविक उत्कृष्टता की ओर ले जाता है। वक्ता अजमेर के Maheshwari Public School में कक्षा IX की छात्रा हैं, और यह वार्ता एक स्वतंत्र रूप से आयोजित TEDx कार्यक्रम में दी गई थी।

• छात्रों पर शैक्षणिक और सामाजिक अपेक्षाओं में ढलने का दबाव
• किसी और की सफलता की परिभाषा का पीछा करने के जोखिम
• अपनी अनोखी खूबियों को अपनाना उत्कृष्टता की राह

"Be Yourself; Everyone Else Is Already Taken" tackles the intense pressure students face to conform to academic molds, societal standards, and peer expectations. The talk exposes how trying to live someone else's definition of success leads to burnout and a loss of identity, while embracing your unique strengths, quirks, and perspective unlocks genuine excellence. Currently a student of Class IX at Maheshwari Public School, Ajmer. Passionate about public speaking, debating, and creative expression. Among her notable experiences is an interaction with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. She also serves as a Brand Ambassador for the HPV vaccine, having interest in public speaking, debating, science and innovation, creative writing, arts, and music having achievements such as recipient of the prestigious RC Heda Trophy for the Middle Section awarded on 17 July 2026. She is also a recipient of the Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana Scholarship in 2024. She has participated in seven inter-school speaking competitions, bringing recognition to our school through her performances. Beyond public speaking, she secured First Position in Essay Writing at the Regional College Prakriti Mela and First Position in the Science Project Competition at MSS,Kishangarh reflecting her versatility across communication, writing, and innovation. 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