In this heartfelt TEDx talk, Kotaro Tanaka, founder of Tensai Kids Club nursery schools in Kanagawa, Japan, shares a powerful belief: every child is born with infinite potential. After a major life setback, Kotaro found his calling in education, creating an environment where children are encouraged to think freely, explore naturally, and grow through play — without forced teaching or restrictions. His concept of “co-education” emphasizes that education is not one-sided; it is a journey of growing together, where both children and adults learn from one another. Drawing inspiration from his mentor’s philosophy — “By thinking about how you want to die, you decide how you should live” — Kotaro commits to a life of smiles, excitement, and belief in children’s abilities. Through simple daily practices at his nursery, like high-fives, positive meetings, and celebrating small wins, Kotaro shows how nurturing self-esteem and passion can transform not just education, but businesses, sports teams, and society itself. This talk is a passionate call for a societal shift from education to co-education, where the focus moves from filling children’s heads with knowledge to unleashing their creativity, resilience, and happiness. Representative director of TKC Co. Ltd. Chairperspn of Genius Kids Club. He operates 17 nursery schools and after-school facilities, mainly in Kanagawa Prefecture but also in Osaka. The followings are his educational mottos; “There are no bad children. “ “All children are geniuses!” “Learn while playing.” With the educational philosophy that children will grow if they are given an exciting environment, he operates Genius Kids Club that provides an environment where all children can bring out their God-given talents and superpowers to the fullest.Aiming to be the most exciting nursery school in the world, he also contributes to regional revitalization. At the apparel company he used to run, he provided Spartan training to his employees and maintained high performance of sales. 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