Opening Insights
Published on Jun 3, 2015
Most of us have grown up in a world where we are not allowed to fail. In the real world we are not given an award for participating and we do not get a trophy for finishing last. Working at Student Maid, students are responsible for their own actions and in turn learn not to be afraid of failure.
Kristen Hadeed is the founder of Student Maid; a company that only employs students with 3.5 + GPA’s. Kristen also launched a tech company that is developing scheduling apps with the potential of revolutionizing the service industry.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at //ted.com/tedx
Informational Insights
Possibilities for Consideration
Take a moment and examine…
- As you reviewed the material above, what stood out to you?
- What is the potential impact, economically and/or socially?
- What action is needed to stop or support this idea?
- You may want to consider whether you:
- want to be aware of,
- should become supportive of,
- would want to be active in this topic?
Add Your Insight
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Being willing is not enough; we must do.
LEONARDO DA VINCI
