You have heard about hobbies, such as yoga, skiing, golf but have you come across an activity called “Getting lost on purpose”? That’s the extraordinary hobby of Chris Zahariev. Instead of sticking to the well-known, he would hop off trains in small villages that caught his eye. From day trips to an entire summer, he embraced the uncertainty of not knowing where he would sleep, eat, or whom he would meet. Along the way, he encountered fascinating people whose stories he shares in his talk. The years went by and he started to work more and more in the film industry with his passion for untold stories and the fire of curiosity for the world we live in. There’s something in common with every single project he starts. He feels lost. But the truth is we all feel lost in life. We don’t know where we’re going or how we even get to where we are in the first place. But one thing is for sure. There’s beauty in being lost. There’s adventure and growth. There’s life. Because when you’re lost you have the opportunity to find yourself again.
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 Chris Zachariev is a young film director from Bulgaria. He has written & directed several short films, created a KZfaq channel with over 87k subscribers, started a fashion brand; production company, wrote a best selling book called “Getting Lost on Purpose” and was awarded “Most Inspiring Person” Award by The National Television as well as “Flight in Art Award” by Stoyan Kambarev Foundation - the most prestigious award for a young artists in Bulgaria for his short films and social media projects, connecting young people to social causes. 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