The Power of Yet | Abbas Tarhini | TEDxLycée National Choueifat Youth

In The Power of Yet, Abbas Tarhini explores how failure can become a powerful part of learning and growth. Through his personal journey of trying to build a robot, he shows how one simple word — "yet” — can transform setbacks into lessons, persistence into progress, and “I can’t” into possibility. Abbas Tarhini is a creative and driven individual who thrives on turning ideas into reality. Passionate about sports, robotics, reading, writing, and many other pursuits, he embraces challenges with determination and refuses to let obstacles stand in his way. He is disciplined, responsible, and committed to doing things properly, approaching every task with focus and attention to detail.

Beyond his interests and achievements, Abbas is a caring and compassionate person who values those around him. He consistently checks in on his friends, family, and community, always striving to make a positive difference. Whether solving a problem, taking on a responsibility, or helping someone in need, Abbas is someone others can rely on. His creativity, confidence, resilience, and kindness define the way he approaches life and every opportunity that comes his way. 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