What if the harder path in life is the one that makes it truly worth living? Drawing lessons from the classic game Oregon Trail, history, and Evan's own journey overcoming silence and self-doubt, his talk reveals a simple but powerful message. When faced with uncertainty, choose the harder path. Once on it, walk boldly. From finding a voice after a childhood speech impediment to unexpected leadership and personal growth, this talk challenges us to rethink comfort, risk, and what it means to live fully. Evan Shi is a senior at 7EDU Global Academy who lives in Houston, TX. As captain of a top-ranked varsity hockey team in the state of Texas, he has worked to shape its culture and spirit, and as a filmmaker, he directs films that explore history, culture, and community, from dying traditional martial arts to the story and growth of hockey in Houston. In his free time, Evan enjoys penpalling, coaching youth Ice hockey, building businesses, and meeting new people. Through his TEDx talk, Evan hopes to share his reflections on choosing the harder path and walking it boldly. 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