We should aim for perfection -- and stop fearing failure

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November 9, 2017 Today's TED Talk We should aim for perfection -- and stop fearing failure 10:54 minutes · TED@UPS Sometimes trying your best isn't enough; when the situation demands it, you need to be perfect. For Jon Bowers, who runs a training facility for professional delivery drivers, the stakes are high -- 100 people in the US die every day in car accidents -- and it's perfection, or "a willingness to do what is difficult to achieve what is right," that he looks to achieve. He explains why we should all be equally diligent about striving toward perfection in everything we do, even if it means failing along the way. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Practice makes perfect These talks drive home the many different ways to get better at what you care about. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:57:39 from our partners TEDGlobal 2017 in Arusha, Tanzania was a celebration of those out there doing something -- whether starting a company or initiative, challenging conventional wisdom or stirring up a new movement. In this report, you can read the event takeaways. Whether you run a startup, sit in the C-Suite or are known as a star employee, these ideas are sure to spark new thinking and renew your inspiration. Read more »   Download the TED app

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