Flying Towards the Light of Ambition | Zoya Agarwal | TEDxBITSHyderabad

"Nothing is as big as it seems; no challenge too big to overcome, no goal too big to achieve, and no dream too big to imagine." A true beacon of inspiration, Captain Zoya Agarwal, an accomplished pilot and the youngest woman in India to fly the Boeing-777 in 2013, reminisces upon her childhood dreams of surfing the clouds and the adversities she had to face to make this dream a reality. Reflecting upon her journey into the aviation industry, she elucidates the importance of enduring hardships with grit and facing challenges head-on. Captain Zoya talks about sacrifices and why she believes we sacrifice nothing in life if we keep ourselves happy and contented. Taking accountability for one's life and actions is the first step to personal growth, and as the captain likes to put it, "I chose this life and I'm here to bear the consequences of it; the good, bad, ugly and sad." At TEDxBITSHyderabad, we believe that people should constantly strive to look for ways to better themselves and to create a more inspiring world for them and the future. We believe that the next speaker is the personification of these noble ideals. Captain Zoya Agarwal carries with her inspiring stories of following one's dreams irrespective of the barriers imposed on you. Having spent a childhood gazing up at the skies dreaming of becoming a pilot - Captain Zoya worked tirelessly to make her childhood dream her reality. Not to be stopped there, Captain Zoya continued breaking through glass ceilings. From becoming the youngest woman commander of the Boeing 777 to becoming the first woman commander of Air India to fly over the North Pole - Captain Zoya's path-breaking strides create pause for awe. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx