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The Power of the 'Almost' | Rida Basuleman | TEDxUniversity of Birmingham Dubai

What if the things we never finished weren’t failures—but fuel? In this reflective and inspiring talk, the speaker reframes our ‘almosts’—the projects paused, dreams deferred, and conversations never had—as powerful sources of growth and momentum. Drawing on psychology, art, and personal experience, they reveal how unfinished stories carry vitality, creativity, and the potential to shape our next steps. A compelling reminder that we don’t need perfect endings to move forward—sometimes, we just need the courage to begin again. What if the things we never finished weren’t failures—but fuel? In this reflective and inspiring talk, the speaker reframes our ‘almosts’—the projects paused, dreams deferred, and conversations never had—as powerful sources of growth and momentum. Drawing on psychology, art, and personal experience, they reveal how unfinished stories carry vitality, creativity, and the potential to shape our next steps. A compelling reminder that we don’t need perfect endings to move forward—sometimes, we just need the courage to begin again. 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

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