TED Radio Hour

Late Bloomers

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Nov 18, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Doree Shafrir's Late Bloomer Story

  • Doree Shafrir felt perpetually late, from teenage milestones to career goals.
  • She internalized societal pressures, like getting married and buying an apartment before 30.
INSIGHT

Societal Pressure and Linear Life

  • Societal pressures, especially patriarchal influences, push people to follow a linear life path.
  • These ingrained ideas are difficult to overcome individually.
INSIGHT

Joy of Late Blooming

  • The joy of late blooming lies in self-discovery, comfort, and contentment.
  • This self-acceptance allows for greater freedom and less concern about external pressures.
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