In this heartfelt talk, a seasoned HR leader challenges conventional ideas of success through his own journey of setbacks, self-discovery, and resilience. From being a backbencher in school to leading human resources in the corporate world, he shares how failure is not the opposite of success, but an essential part of it. With emotional depth and real-life insights, he inspires us to redefine what it means to succeed—and to never lose enthusiasm, no matter how many times we fall. Manmeet Singh is an accomplished HR leadership expert with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and corporate sectors. Currently serving as the Corporate Director of Human Resources at a leading hotel group, he brings deep expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, organizational development, and business consulting.Recognized for his emotional intelligence and innovative thinking, Manmeet believes that creativity comes before capital. His people-centric approach and ability to design high-impact, cost-effective HR programs have consistently driven organizational growth and employee satisfaction. 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