Karim Nabil proves that life is not a "مسار مش إجباري". Growing up in a small Egyptian village, he defied expectations to create his own journey. Once a cautious child, a teacher’s encouragement ignited his drive, making him the top student in his school and governorate.Yet, challenges followed. Overconfidence led to setbacks, teaching him humility. Alone in a big city, he struggled with self-doubt and an unfulfilling engineering degree. Feeling lost, he took a leap into student activities, transforming his life. He overcame his fear of public speaking, placed second in a university competition, and led Egypt’s team in global contests.Despite missing a NASA opportunity due to the pandemic and facing career pressures, Karim refused to conform. He left his stable teaching job to pursue his passion, founding *iWork Place*, the city’s first co-working space, helping others find their own paths.His story proves that life is about choices, courage, and daring to build a future true to your passion. karim nabil believes that hope shines in the darkest places, guided by trust in Allah. His journey reflects the idea that success doesn’t follow a fixed path but unfolds through choices and opportunities. He co-founded iWork Space and leads business development at Provin. In 2021, he represented Egypt at the "Russian and Egyptian Youth Forum" in Moscow and Kazan, and was a local winner and global nominee at NASA Space Apps Cairo (2019, 2020). His path shows how embracing unexpected opportunities and making strategic decisions have shaped his achievements, highlighting the importance of adaptability and trust in the process 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