Discover the hard-hitting truths about career success in this provocative 15-minute TED talk. Explore the common excuses people make for not pursuing their passions and learn why these justifications often lead to unfulfilling careers. Gain insights into the importance of embracing risk, overcoming fear, and committing to your true ambitions. Challenge your own beliefs about success and failure as the speaker delivers a blunt and humorous critique of societal attitudes towards work and personal fulfillment. Reflect on your own career choices and consider how to align your professional path with your deepest aspirations.
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Larry Smith: Why you will fail to have a great career
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TED