Brave, Not Perfect | Reshma Saujani | Talks at Google

Do you run yourself ragged trying to not just do it all, but do it all flawlessly? Do you lose sleep ruminating over small mistakes or worrying that something you said or did might have offended someone? Have you ever passed up a big opportunity - a relationship, job, or a personal challenge - for fear you wouldn't nail it right away or look foolish trying? For you, is failure simply not an option?
You're not alone.
In a book inspired by her popular TED Talk, Reshma Saujani shows us how to break free from the trap of perfection, and rewire ourselves for bravery. Because -- while chasing perfection may set us on a path that feels safe -- it's bravery that leads us to the one we're authentically meant to follow. Bravery gives us the power to claim our voice, to leave behind what makes us unhappy, and go for what sparks in our souls.
About Reshma:
Reshma Saujani is the Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, the nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, and change the image of what a computer programmer looks like and does. Reshma began her career as an attorney and activist, surging onto the political scene as the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress, before making her way to becoming an entrepreneur and non-profit leader. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and Yale Law School.
Moderated by Jason Spero.
Get the book: goo.gl/Z1Hs9h

[@NPStation]

#Inspiring Leader of GirlsWhoCode. She is an amazing woman and I loved the book Brave Not Perfect. I met her this week at Library of Congress and she spent some time talking to me about my channel.

[@rajeevSreenivasan]

Great talk I would definitely share with my 16 years young daughter ❤️

[@b3rakesh11]

Bravery is good for everyone, bravery generates positiveness. All kind of bravery is good; all the bravery is good. Thanks Google with Google Talk

[@Lunareon]

Definitely one of the best Talks at Google. Thank you for being such a great inspiration and fighting for a braver world!

[@mziqbal2003]

Fortune favors the Brave too. It's a beautiful title of the book as well.

[@safdarrai]

Amazing @Reshma Saujani

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

Good talk! I need to buy this book.interesting how the google employees think that it's surprising that these awful things happen *even at google*

[@a.rakoto5094]

💗

[@felixvelo]

Blinded by idealism.

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

Blinded to what

[@Prokinggg_12]

😂

[@user-go9kw6wf4m]

And you are blinded by foolishness