How To Get Into Harvard | Hoai Thanh Hoang Thi | TEDxYouth@TranPhuGiftedHighSchool

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
This inspiring TEDx talk shares Thanh’s personal journey of striving to get into Harvard, facing setbacks, self-doubt, and disillusionment along the way. Rather than chasing prestige, Thanh learns to embrace authentic passion, start small, and persist through challenges. Ultimately, the speech reveals that true success comes from meaningful work and resilience, not just prestigious labels—and sometimes, letting go of a dream can ironically lead you to achieve it. Prominently-gifted Education Campaigner at Arrowster, Founder of UpYouth, Vietnam's leading organization in youth startups, Harvard's Master of Business Administration program student, and a proud trailblazer alumni of Hai Phong's very own Tran Phu Gifted High School. 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