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What's the Point of Doing One More Push-up Everyday? | William Luan | TEDxKeystone Academy BJ

If someone told you push-ups, out of everything, have the power of changing your life, you'll probably brush them off as insane. But in this talk, William reveals the hidden philosophies behind push-ups, and how the power of one more can change your life. I am a grade 8 student obsessed with the power of tiny habits. After the 34th time flexing at the mirror, I was left questioning my strength (and my ability to open jam jars). I stumbled onto a simple question: How could I improve my strength, thus my confidence? Armed with curiosity, my dad’s advice, and a whiteboard in my bedroom, I began tracking my progress—one pushup at a time. Day 1: 1 pushup. Day 2: 2. Day 30: 30. Along the way, I discovered something unexpected: The pushups could drastically influence my confidence (and biceps). Later I began testing the science of incremental growth on myself——and some skeptical friends. And concluded that the +1 rule is stronger than I thought. In today’s talk, I would be revealing the power of +1 and how it shapes your lives. 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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