The Dangers of Settling for a Mediocre Life | Wahida Clark | TEDxRaleigh

Accepting mediocrity can be seen as a selfish choice of settling for less than optimal in your personal life and professional life. Wahida’s story and idea are proof that no matter where you start from, even if it’s at rock bottom, you can rise to the very top with courageous dedication and true grit.
From inmate to best-selling author, Wahida Clark wrote her first novel by hand on a yellow legal pad while serving a ten-year prison sentence. She has gone on to launch her own publishing company and author a total of eleven novels, four as a NY Times Bestselling Author. Wahida gives back through motivational speaking at juvenile facilities, junior high schools, halfway houses, and prisons, encouraging her audiences to dream big, develop skills, and to not “waste time.” From inmate to best-selling author, Wahida Clark wrote her first novel by hand on a yellow legal pad while serving a ten-year prison sentence. She has gone on to launch her own publishing company and author a total of eleven novels, four as a NY Times Bestselling Author. Wahida gives back through motivational speaking at juvenile facilities, junior high schools, halfway houses, and prisons, encouraging her audiences to dream big, develop skills, and to not “waste time.” 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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