Never underestimate the power of kindness. Brooklyn Decker, Hollywood actress and model, reminds us that even when things don’t turn out the way we want, kindness is the path to success. Decker’s inspirational talk reveals obstacles she has faced in her life and her ability to overcome them while remaining positive. She conveys the importance of compassion in our world today and the way it can impact our lives and the lives of the people around us. Her words evoke the idea of being secure in yourself while allowing others to do the same. This performance was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Brooklyn Decker grew up in Matthews, North Carolina where she was scouted in a mall (true story) before moving to New York at 18 years old to pursue a modeling and acting career. She works in Los Angeles on the Netflix show "Grace and Frankie" but lives in Austin with her husband Andy, two english bulldogs, Billie Jean and Bob Costas, and her son Hank.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx