How to Discover Your Authentic Self -- at Any Age | Bevy Smith | TED

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."

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Don't settle.
Make peace with aging.
Don't second guess decisions.
Don't compare to others.
Growth/maturity is intellectual and emotional.
Extend grace, remove malice.
Be yourself, don't suppress yourself
...who am I at my core?
...how am I being perceived?
...how do I love to be perceived?
It gets greater later

[CommunicatingPodcast]

"I'm also not worried about my future because I'm firmly rooted in the present" - Bevy Smith

[Md_Imrn]

“ Their wins have nothing to do with my worthiness. “

-Bevy Smith

[innocentthlathla]

"When you remove malice from your heart, not only do you feel good, you look good" I love this

[MANDYdollnyc]

She’s a natural. This was a great Ted Talk. Truly worth every minute.

[CareBlair]

I am 37 and finally realizing that I have to invest in my self and mental health or else it will be my Demise. I have made drastic changes and by sticking to them and not feeling guilty I am definitely looking and feeling better.

[michellehenderson]

Oh my God! I’m a 46 year old woman starting a business. This is exactly what I needed at this time. Awesome 👏

[Christianthegem]

At a time where we’re being told (especially as women) that you don’t matter after 25 and you should live for a man, or your children:This conversation is so necessary! Well done Bevy! 👏🏾

[SoyChaiLatte]

In the most perfect timing, this came to me. I am certainly at a point in my life where I’m choosing me. I’m rediscovering what I love and advocating for myself and making choices without regret. It’s liberating and as always a journey of unknowns but I am certain that I will live my life and not be miserable!

[lavernevictoriacarol]

Raised by narcissistic parents mandated that I be who THEY wanted me to be, so knowing who my authentic self was all but impossible. I became a people pleaser with no clue how to please myself. At 57, I am hoping to be ‘greater later’. Thank you for your insight.

[jackienegretebenton]

This IS MY FAVORITE TED TALK! I have never felt more at home with a speaker and learned more and felt like a speaker was more real and authentic with their audience. That is near impossible. How profound her wisdom and work is. And how achievable she makes us feel like it is!

[staciasjourney]

Loved this talk

1)Who am I at my core?
2)How am I being perceived?
3)How do I love to be perceived?

[EricaBunker]

I’m in a transitional phase of my life at 51, and Bevy’s talk was just what I needed!

[canny]

"If you dream regardless of age, you will continue to be young."

[leonieaugustine]

High five to this wonderful lady!🥰🙌 I'm 58 and will not settle! I love life too much! When I hand my life back to God at the end of my human journey, I want to hand back a life lived well and fully!🙌🙌🙌

[AndreiaSantos-ebyp]

I turned 24 about two months ago, and since then I’ve been questioning my existence a lot. And I’m so happy with fact that now that I’m finally discovering my true authentic self I feel at peace, my anxiety levels went DOWN. I feel like I’ve been set free and I have this strong and intense love for myself that I can’t even explain. I’m very excited for what is yet to come.

[tamikanewton]

I’m in a transitional point in life at 50 as I discover what I’m most passionate about…what’s next for me. Bevy’s talk was inspiring and right on time. Cheers to “It gets greater later”!

[TheProjectBoss]

This is amazing!! "Their wins have nothing to do with my worthiness, to thine own self be true! Nobody can be you but you, so you might as well show up, and show out!"

[sbc]

I love how she speaks so naturally, like she's sitting with and next to you. One of my favorite Ted Talks

[stephaniebrown]

Late bloomer her at 50. Still figuring out who I am. Been working everyone else's dreams so I really don't have one. I have recently felt a desire to travel, live from an rv and be free but no idea how to provide this financially. I am setting these intentions to the universe and jeering my eyes open for opportunities. Bless you all on your authentic journeys.