In his talk, Cao Hoàng Đức shares his journey growing up with a birth defect that made him feel ashamed and isolated. Mocked for his feet, he spent years hiding and struggling with self-doubt. But instead of giving in, he turned pain into purpose, pouring his energy into studying, winning national awards in literature, and proving his worth through knowledge. Now, he no longer hides his difference but embraces it as part of his identity. His message is clear: you don’t need to be perfect to shine - sometimes, it’s the scars that make us truly radiant. At just 19 years old, our next speaker is already a force in both academic and creative worlds. He is a first-year student in International Communication at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, and has built an outstanding academic track record. 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