Why your worst days are the true testing ground for your personal optimism
In short: Actress Yara Shahidi discusses the practice of finding purpose by paying close attention to your own life. She shares her experience with creating a Hard Yes list and explains why she pursued higher education at Harvard while maintaining her career in television.
Yara Shahidi, known for her roles in Black-ish and Grown-ish, argues that optimism is not merely a state of mind for good days, but a tool for resilience during difficult times. She suggests that anyone can identify their highest order of purpose if they remain observant of their own experiences.
Her approach includes the development of a Hard Yes list to guide decision-making and a commitment to personal growth, exemplified by her choice to attend Harvard University despite her established acting career.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How to Find Your Purpose (W/ Yara Shahidi) | How to Be a Better Human | TED
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