Tales of a Recovering Perfectionist | Adrianne Haslet-Davis | TEDxStLouisWomen

Because of a tragic experience, Adrianne has had to learn an entirely new meaning to the word patience. With her positive attitude and determination Adrianne has returned to the dance floor and has been an inspiration to others who have been faced with adversity.
Adrianne Haslet-Davis is a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings where she lost her left leg below the knee. She is also a former Fortune 500 corporate manager and full-time professional ballroom dancer.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@circleofattention6021]

Gems: "I try to be ok with not being ok." "The perfectionist is afraid of completing a task because it won't be perfect."

[@sadiyac88]

Procrastination is a trait of perfectionists

[@Potentialaj]

So awesome. I just found out I'm a perfectionist so I really appreciate this

[@Luisa-cs2pd]

Such an important message, THANK YOU Adrianne, and God bless your soul!

[@yagamigirl_2047]

What a beautiful brave survivor Adrianne is. Very proud of her! #BostonStronger. #AdrianneStronger.

[@ryanehlis426]

+Targaryen Fangirl_20 She is a criminal lying bitch!

[@MetalheadYA]

Dude!... Wots ur problem?

[@rayopad3559]

Powerful!

[@losdol5893]

Procastination Dont complete the project cause i was affraid that not gonna be perfect

[@losdol5893]

Thats not okay, when everythings is okay

[@ronlivaudais6523]

What’s more important to you, the inside appearance or the outside appearance?

[@phy29]

i forgive to be imperfect .....

[@user-ur9bv6wi2j]

Great

[@phy29]

Choose between the perfect hamburger and an imperfect burger what you will choose ?

[@ajakdeng786]

This is a false analogy

[@theartzscientist8012]

Why would you recover from being perfect in life? Many should strive to do the same. I am not hard on myself.

[@dxxvah]

shes self proclaimingly "recovering" but it is still so noticeable that shes trying way to hard. forcing herself to be funny, relatable, dramatic etc... doesnt seem natural imo

[@optimine]

She's lying. I'm writing a book about it.

[@bruninhamrso]

How is your book going?

[@oflameo8927]

Did you publish it yet?

[@optimine]

@@oflameo8927 ugh! no! I'm the worst! but I'm certainly in the final stage, as I have it all organized, and I've re-writing the first part so many times already..(not offering any excuses, just sharing my failings and overall experience. boy, I can't wait to have it done. haha, thanks for asking)

[@cheryz2Sherri]

😆😆😆

[@cheryz2Sherri]

It's how you said it. Good luck with your book. I never finished mines on the same subject

[@woowoo2358]

Don’t waste your time and listen to this, I learned nothing.