Growing up, Kabir Adamu was captivated by the world of James Bond — not just the glamour, but the intelligence, strategy, and precision behind every mission. Today, he channels that inspiration into real-world impact as a leading security expert and entrepreneur, employing over 400 youths across Nigeria.In this powerful TEDxNTICAbujaYouth talk, Kabir shares how cinematic fascination turned into a purposeful career in security risk management. He breaks down his journey with three practical lessons: dream big, create a concrete plan, and take ownership. More than a career story, this is a blueprint for young people looking to build meaningful futures through passion, discipline, and service. Kabir Adamu is the Managing Director of Beacon Consulting Limited, a renowned firm providing enterprise risk and security management solutions in Nigeria and the Sahel. Kabir is a dynamic and professional security and intelligence executive with a soundtrack record in the public and private including humanitarian and development sectors. He is experienced in security consultancy and project management at the multinational level and has supported clients with operations in hostile, challenging and complex environments. During this period, he has shown extensive capacity in successfully interfacing at strategic, regional and local levels utilising experience gained in the security environment combined with academic skills developed during professional study. He drives change through effective relationship building, identifying and influencing key decision makers. 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