In this candid and motivating talk, Prince Sir shares his journey of repeatedly starting over from dreams of cricket, struggles with engineering, and the world of advertising, to failed startups, corporate stints, and finally building an innovative sports-tech company. Through stories of resilience, self-discovery, and bold decisions, he reveals why the first step to starting up is the hardest, how failures can be powerful teachers, and why fear of failure should never hold us back. Speaking directly to young dreamers, he urges them to embrace time as their safety net, find their true passion, and take that leap because the biggest risk is never starting at all. Prince Thomas is an ad man, marketer, and serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience across brand strategy, growth marketing, and product innovation. Having led impactful campaigns at Ogilvy & Mather, CreativeLand Asia, and as Head of Marketing at BankBazaar, Prince now serves as CEO and Co-Founder of MetaShot — a startup redefining cricket gaming through patented technology. Its flagship product, the MetaShot Smart Bat, mirrors real-world shots into a virtual game, delivering a console-quality experience. Featured on Shark Tank India Season 4 and backed by top investors, MetaShot is expanding globally under Prince’s leadership, inspiring innovation at the intersection of technology, sports, and entertainment. 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