What if asking “why” could be the key to unlocking your potential? In this talk, Alex and Aadi explain how curiosity fuels creativity, learning, and progress in both childhood and adulthood. They seek to remind us to embrace exploration over deadlines and be unafraid to "be that annoying kid." Alex Gklaros-Stavropoulos is a senior at Saint Francis High School. He loves playing basketball, volleyball, drawing, and walking his dog. He was inspired by his lifelong desire to find connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.Aadi Kenchammana is a senior at Saint Francis High School where he co-leads the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Club. Outside of school, he loves listening to music, swimming, skiing, spending time with his sister, and creating memories with friends. His inventive spirit first blossomed in his childhood garage, where he spent countless summer days building battle bots, modifying RC cars, and even carving a functional bow from a log. 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