Teh Zhao Xiang shares a deeply personal journey of confronting his lifelong fear of rejection. From running away before a childhood presentation to avoiding risks in university, he realized fear had quietly shaped his life. Inspired by Jia Jiang’s “Rejection Therapy,” he began facing rejection on purpose; singing to strangers, making bold requests, and learning from every “no.”Through these experiences, Zhao Xiang discovered that rejection isn’t failure, it’s feedback. Each “no” brought him closer to a “yes” and taught him courage, empathy, and persistence. His talk reminds us that fear exists not to stop us, but to show us where we can grow. Zhao Xiang is a public speaking trainer, aspiring entrepreneur, and NLP Practitioner who helps others build courage through discomfort. After overcoming his fear of rejection through Rejection Therapy and real-world sales experience, he now shares how fear can be used as a compass to achieve growth. His message: don’t wait to feel fearless. Follow fear, and grow through it. 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

"Ignite the Fire Within" is an inspiring, introspective piece. Set against the stillness of a lonely night, the song offers a guiding light to those seeking peace, purpose, and self-realisation. Exploring themes of inner spark, love, and wisdom, it encourages listeners to reconnect with their true selves, overcome fear, and embrace their inner power. Blending poetic imagery with emotional depth, the song is both a call to courage and a source of strength. "Ignite the Fire Within" is an inspiring, introspective piece with lyrics by Ananthasowmya and music by A.S. Vijay. Set against the stillness of a lonely night, the song offers a guiding light to those seeking peace, purpose, and self-realization. Exploring themes of inner spark, love, and wisdom, it encourages listeners to reconnect with their true selves, overcome fear, and embrace their inner power. Blending poetic imagery with emotional depth, the song is both a call to courage and a source of strength. Its repeated line, “Spark your soul with a fire,” inspires listeners to awaken dormant energy, embrace transformation, and move forward with clarity and joy. 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