Learning to Survive vs. Finding a Path

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The speaker reflects on how they were taught survival skills by someone, but never learned how to choose the right path or how to get on board with opportunities. This lack of direction led them to feel lost and stuck, eventually dropping out of college and feeling depressed. It was only when they stumbled upon a new and unconventional way of living that they began to see a different perspective.

Some people are born knowing exactly what they want to do with their life – and because of that, they’re able to get to the top of their field. But most of us have multiple passions and identities, making it difficult to visualize our own unique paths.. So, how do we explore who we are and what we love to do in our careers and in our lives? This week, guest & TED Fellow Constance Hockaday helps us navigate and voice our deepest hopes and desires. She walks us through her perspective as an artist, what she’s learned from immersing herself into small and sometimes very isolated communities, and gives tips on how to find liberation by pursuing your passion. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts