Embrace your raw, strange magic, Casey Gerald

The way we re taught to live has got to change, says author Casey Gerald. Too often, we hide parts of ourselves in order to fit in, win praise, be accepted. But at what cost In this inspiring talk, Gerald shares the personal sacrifices he made to attain success in the upper echelons of American society and shows why it s time for us to have the courage to live in the raw, strange magic of ourselves. Check out more TED Talks: The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: Like TED on Facebook: Subscribe to our channel: