I Grew Up Average in a World of Overachievers | Srikruthi Kolli | TEDxOakridgeBachupally
What happens when you grow up feeling average in a world full of overachievers?In this TEDx talk, Srikruthi, a student speaker, shares her journey through comparison, self-doubt, and the pressure to constantly achieve. Drawing on the Ancient Greek concepts of Kyklos and Kairos, she explores how chasing validation trapped her in cycles of achievement — and how learning to be present helped her break free.This talk is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, not enough, or stuck existing instead of truly living.Stop chasing. Start living. Srikruthi is a student speaker who explores themes of identity, comparison, and presence in an achievement-driven world. Growing up surrounded by overachievers, she reflects on how constant comparison can disconnect us from ourselves — and how rediscovering Kairos, the art of living fully in the present, helped her find meaning beyond accomplishments. Through honesty and reflection, Srikruthi encourages young people to stop merely existing and start truly living. 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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