In her TEDx talk, Lindsey Granger shares her journey of setting intentionally unrealistic goals and how this mindset has propelled her towards success. She recounts the moment that changed her life, receiving a call from The View’s executive producers offering her an audition for the show. Despite being told she was weird and facing rejection in the past, Lindsey never gave up on her dream of becoming a TV host. She emphasizes the importance of being intentionally unrealistic and daring to dream bigger than what seems possible.
Lindsey’s four-step blueprint for living an intentionally unrealistic life includes tangling with the Titans by reaching out to influential figures, facing fears to acquire new skills, unplugging from unsupportive environments, and visualizing success to manifest it. She inspires others to defy expectations and work towards their wildest dreams, even in the face of setbacks and criticism. Lindsey’s story serves as a reminder that with determination and persistence, even the most unrealistic goals can become a reality.
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TV Host Lindsey Granger, explains how her daily practice of being “Intentionally Unrealistic” has consistently shattered glass ceilings. In this highly personal talk, she lays out the universal factors that contribute to high levels of success. Here, she provides a blueprint to achieve your biggest aspirations – a practice she credits to her 106-year-old great grandmother. Lindsey Granger is a seasoned journalist and television host, often seen by many on NewsNation and as a frequent guest host of The View. She owns a multimedia production company, LG Productions, which has developed content for Buzzfeed, ELLE Magazine, REVOLT TV and a variety of other outlets. Lindsey has crafted her own journey — creating TV series, writing for magazines and often appearing on a wide range of programming from MSNBC to a worldwide travel series, ‘World of Travel.’ She oftens shares her story of having absolutely no connections in the media industry and landing a seat at the same tables as her idols. Lindsey spent the early years of her career producing for NBC News, covering major events like the Royal Wedding of Prince William & Kate Middleton and the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. She is also an International Radio and Television Society fellowship recipient. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Video “Why you should set intentionally unrealistic goals | Lindsey Granger | TEDxCU” was uploaded on 05/07/2024 to Youtube Channel TEDx Talks