Simone's Creative Journey

Simone discusses overcoming stage anxiety by inventing humorous, useless machines. She shares her journey from performance anxiety to creative freedom, highlighting her inventions like the Toothbrush Helmet and a head orbit device. Through humor and creativity, she finds joy in engineering and encourages others to embrace failure as a learning tool.

What alternative method does Simone suggest for dealing with stage fright?

• Picturing the audience as animals

• Wearing a shirt with googly eyes

• Imagining the audience as friends

• Practicing deep breathing

What was the name of Simone's invention that gained her internet fame?

• The Alarm Clock Machine

• The Toothbrush Helmet

• The Haircut Drone

• The Vegetable Chopper

What did Simone's 'Toothbrush Helmet' fail to do?

• Start her YouTube career

• Gain approval from dentists

• Become a viral sensation

• Help her overcome anxiety

How did Simone's 'useless' inventions help her personally?

• They were recommended by experts

• They were financially successful

• They helped her overcome performance anxiety

• They made her famous

What was Simone's academic performance like in school?

• She struggled with grades

• She focused on sports

• She was an average student

• She had straight A's

What is one of the problems Simone identifies when giving a TED talk?

• The audience not laughing

• Forgetting her lines

• Her hands shaking

• All of the above

What does Simone's 'head orbit device' demonstrate?

• A device to help her sleep

• A new way to take selfies

• A machine to hand her a glass of water

• A tool for cutting hair

What does Simone use to distract from her shaking hands during talks?

• A mesmerizing device

• A notebook

• A glass of water

• A piece of paper

What does Simone believe is the true beauty of making 'useless' things?

• They make people laugh

• They are easy to build

• They encourage asking questions

• They are profitable

What does Simone emphasize about the process of creating 'useless' machines?

• It fosters creativity and curiosity

• It is a waste of time

• It is only for engineers

• It is a path to financial success