Why Lowering Expectations Can Be A Road To Success | Sarah Höfflin | TEDxHSG

Aged 28 Sarah Höfflin won an Olympic Gold Medal in Slopestyle skiing for Switzerland. However, to get this far she followed a very unusual path. After graduating with a degree in neuroscience and realising she didn’t like the 9-5 lifestyle, she decided to dedicate herself to skiing ultimately representing her country. Today she is an example for young women wishing to compete in a male dominated field, that everything is possible if you work hard enough. To achieve her goals she had to face challenges and make sacrifices, which shaped the person she is today. In her talk she highlights the importance of matching ambitions to your abilities bringing forward examples from her life in entertaining and insightful ways. - This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@margaridaabreu3450]

I don´t know why.. but this actually really helped. I put such high standards for what I want to achieve in life.. i get depressed when I work hard and people just take advantage and then I still don´t grow professionally or they just don´t really care and they go with their favorites/friends either way.. and of course I get depressed every time.. I kinda just really needed to hear this.

[@rishad356]

I can relate.. How did u handle it?

[@rishad356]

Would be happy to hear or share thoughts

[@shanze5591]

Margarida, we just never know who or what incident will make an impact on us and gets stuck in our mind. You’re a young professional, ignore the noise and go for your goals. There’s a reason people say “it’s lonely at the top” . Best wishes!!

[@LordDany]

until you die inside and dont want anything cus expextations = hurt and lower expexctations = succes i have great greats at school im going to the university everything whitout carryng if i die tomorow because expectations =/

[@vp8622]

Hang in there! I'm holding on w these things too 🖤

[@i-landeggie4738]

No expectations. Just enjoy what you’re doing.♥️

[@gal.9022]

That is an ideal advice for chronic perfectionists and procrastinators. Amazing story and message!

[@paultindall1235]

Good concept. I feel like another way of doing this is to create your big ambitious goals and then crystallize them down into small actionable pieces. Then, forget about the big goal and just focus on the small steps required to get there.

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

Nice approach

[@TheImperfectReader]

That's good. Thank you for that.

[@LWT1331]

Having high expectations is bound to disappoint. Lowering my expectations in all facets of life has improved my sanity.

[@che33366]

I relate to this in so many levels. Having high expectations make us delusional. Thank you for this talk, it helps me keep my sanity 😊

[@mamashanshan2772]

You have the most beautiful story to share. In my heart of hearts, everyone that continues to keep in keepin’ on with they truly love, that our own hearts love, you do this. You’re one of the sweetest, you can reach out to so many. Thank you for being so true. Many blessings 💖💖

[@mamashanshan2772]

I’m 56, free styled skied, support my kids and grandkiddos what ever they love to do in life, it’s their own journey, they have me always cheering them on... 💖🕊💖 Be the one that does doing what you love, bit what others expect of, that’s their own story, it’s not your own story. 💖

[@ayronwhite4309]

Finally a ted talk in my recommended that isn’t from 8 years ago.

[@chintaki]

me too. I think they changed the algorithm

[@rishabhchaudhry6933]

but it has same quality as those 8 years ago ones in both terms camera as well as content

[@darinhato2759]

This is one of the most inspiring TED talk!! Thanks so much for sharing your story.

[@ishnabu]

So proud of her she probably had expectations of what its like to speak in public and is very nervous yet she still rockin it

[@themindofjoshalain]

Such bravery! Thanks for sharing your story with us, Sarah!! ⛷

[@maxtronaute1933]

I am so proud of you and all the ValTho mates! Sending you big hugs, and thanks for that lesson Sarah ! La bise à tous !

[@tranmaitrang1114]

Your story touchs my heart!!!!

[@don4175]

Wow, I needed to hear this badly !!!

[@rebuildchronicales]

I love her advice!

[@theeffectiveprogressive]

Thank you for doing this. It’s helped.

[@wootwootwoot32]

Very energetic. Like her delivery and simple way of practical goal setting.

[@jakubwidlarz]

I'm 25 years old, just did a Masters' in English and really want to be a sports journalist simply because that will mean I can watch and go to all the events I can. Perhaps this dream drives me too hard because you first should do something for your pleasure and not the needs of others or a given timeline.

[@dougblake6553]

Hey again I was thinking about this theme and one of the most disabling things there is ,is probably disappointment when we set our expectations too high and don't achieve them we open the door for disappointment,maaaaan ! How many times did I fall for that one ,the good news is the Lord always pics me up let's me know how much He loves me and I don't have to impress Him any way thanks young lady feeskeing is my favorite. Sport

[@godzilla964]

I do that with movies. It helps to make the movie a little bit better. Maybe I should do this with finding a job or dating.

[@LASMONN]

Always be better, but never become the best.

[@ZTYsora520]

thank you!!!

[@its_just_marvlus]

I have high expectations due to being controlling. I am controlling with family, friends and that makes me a stiff man with no freedom. I'm seeking this cause maybe i'll find love out of all this high expectations thats pulling me back from being free.

[@MsCecy]

Nice

[@rohitsaitejagadu8045]

cool

[@Tony-sw7tw]

Have aspirations; not expectations.

[@andreampere100]

Good talk. Stop moving.

[@VINCENT-sb3zs]

15:00

[@dougblake6553]

I liked it and the only thing you can really put your expectations high on is a person His name is JESUS CHRIST God bless and keep you Sarah !!

[@capricorn8181]

I've read somewhere that the audience does not want you to be nervous because it makes them uneasy. When I hear her voice trembling, I sense a certain amount of apprehension.

[@ajw_3153]

she sounds nervous

[@Mexicotravelltd.]

i thought she is trying to show us how to dance X)

[@angelicamarinov5671]

Omg 6th comment

[@samledger8796]

She's so nervous

[@nickbegley3837]

That’s okay

[@candysub4]

I am sure if you will be in front of thousands of people talking for 18 minutes you will be even more nervous than her I mean I will personnaly ;)

[@zomb3hunt3r]

Too much extra details that were not necessary