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Talks to Motivate You Playlist (8/10): How to discover your authentic self — at any age | Bevy Smith

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One of my favorite notes is from Willie Shakespeare. To thine own self be true. Now, we've all read self-help books, and the first line of defense is…

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In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later." This episode originally aired in 2022. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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One of my favorite notes is from Willie Shakespeare. To thine own self be true. Now, we've all read self-help books, and the first line of defense is always, be your most authentic self.

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One of my favorite notes is from Willie Shakespeare. To thine own self be true. Now, we've all read self-help books, and the first line of defense…

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