We're talking with Julie Liffcott-Hames about what it means to be a grown-up and how to navigate life. Here is a clip from Julie's course on how to become your best adult self. I am going to blow your mind right now with the fact that we're going to take a quick break for some ads, but we'll be right back with more from Julie right after this.
Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a New York Times bestselling author and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford, and she is dedicated to helping people reconsider what really makes a happy, “successful” adult. Julie shares wisdom for parents and anyone who has been parented on why it’s crucial to question societal expectations, how to find your own path and why empathy towards yourself and others are the true key to loving who you’ll grow up to be. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts