How little experiments can lead to big success | Emmanuel Acho and David Epstein
TED Talks Daily15 Helmi 2025

How little experiments can lead to big success | Emmanuel Acho and David Epstein

Are your goals and resolutions actually holding you back from becoming your best self? Emmanuel Acho — a former NFL player, now an author and TV sports analyst — sits down with investigative reporter David Epstein to explore why goal-setting often backfires. They dive into how letting go of rigid goals and embracing flexibility can spark meaningful growth and help you discover what really drives you forward. (This live conversation was part of a TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.)

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