In his TEDx talk, Tarek Eid explores how the challenges of leaving his hometown Beirut, navigating cultural identity, and witnessing the collapse of Lebanon forged in him what he calls the chameleon mindset — the ability to adapt to new cultures without losing sight of one’s origins and roots. With honesty and grit, Tarek shares how being a Lebanese immigrant shaped his resilience, faith, and heritage, helping him overcome one of the toughest legal exams in the world. He leaves his audience with a powerful message: that true strength lies not in abandoning who we are to fit in, but in carrying our identity proudly — and using it as a source of power to shape the world around us. Future Trainee Solicitor at Gibson Dunn 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