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Why Doing Hard Things Shape the Pioneers of Tomorrow | Rafael Cantoli | TEDxTASIS England Youth

In his inspiring debut talk, Rafael challenges the audience to embrace discomfort as a necessary step toward achieving their goals. With wisdom well beyond his years, he delivers powerful insights and practical reflections on resilience, courage, and personal growth. A first-time speaker with a commanding presence, Rafael leaves the audience motivated to step outside their comfort zones and pursue their ambitions with intention. Grade 10 Student | Club President | Social Impact InnovatorRafael is a Grade 10 student with a passion for psychology, neuroscience, and economics. He believes that true growth happens through discomfort—not ease. As a club president and changemaker, Rafael created a financial literacy website to support underprivileged communities in Chile, aiming to empower others by giving them the tools to build confidence and independence through knowledge. In his TEDx talk, Rafael addresses the rising culture of instant gratification. He challenges us to rediscover the value of struggle, reminding us that lasting growth comes from choosing challenge over comfort. 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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