Fail Like a Genious:The Power of Unlearning | Marwa Mansour | TEDxAjou U Tashkent
What if failing is the secret to true progress? In this empowering talk, the speaker reveals how embracing failure and unlearning outdated beliefs can open the door to growth, creativity, and innovation. Discover why letting go of what you know might be the smartest move you can make to learn and thrive like a genius. With 20+ years of experience, Marwa Mansour has trained educators and led school development across the Gulf, Central Asia, Turkey, and Egypt. She currently teaches English at Ajou University in Tashkent.Her core belief?
✨ Every child deserves to learn and build the future they dream of.As a consultant, she helps schools improve teaching quality, promote well-being, and create inclusive learning environments.? Her TEDx Talk:
“Fail Like a Genius: The Power of Unlearning”
— a bold reminder that to grow, we must let go of outdated methods and embrace failure as a path to transformation.? Marwa’s message is clear:
To educate for tomorrow, we must unlearn what holds us back today. 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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