What does it take to survive, even thrive, when you’re a complete amateur? This hour, TED speakers share stories of plunging — or being plunged — into new situations and emerging as experts.
1. A.J. Jacobs: How Does A Year Of Following Biblical Rules Change You?
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2. Taylor Wilson: What Does It Take To Produce Nuclear Fusion — In Your Garage?
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3. Julia Sweeney: When It Comes Time For ‘The Talk,’ Are All Parents Amateurs?
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4. Derek Sivers: What’s The Best Way To Achieve A New Goal?
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5. Nancy Frates: How Did A Simple Challenge Become A Worldwide Phenomenon?
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