TED: My year of saying yes to everything | Shonda Rhimes

The speaker shares her journey of saying 'yes' to overcome fears and how it transformed her life. By embracing play with her children, she found a new balance between work and personal life, rediscovering joy and a new 'hum'. Despite her demanding career as a TV producer, she learns the importance of play and love, leading to a more fulfilling life.

What was the initial trigger for the speaker's journey of saying 'yes' to things that scared her?

• A request from her toddler

• A challenge from a friend

• A self-help book

• A new job opportunity

How many hours of television programming is the speaker responsible for in a season?

• 50 hours

• 60 hours

• 70 hours

• 80 hours

How does the speaker describe her job in the television industry?

• A demanding and global responsibility

• A temporary position

• A dream job with no challenges

• A simple and easy task

What does the speaker refer to as the 'hum'?

• A type of music

• A meditation technique

• A sense of fulfillment and drive

• A feeling of exhaustion

What does the speaker say about the feeling of the 'hum' when it stops?

• It is a relief

• It leads to questioning one's identity

• It is a sign of success

• It is a common occurrence

What realization does the speaker have when she starts playing with her children?

• She should move to a new city

• She needs to work harder

• She should quit her job

• She has been missing out on important moments

According to the speaker, what is the real 'hum' about?

• Power and success

• Love and joy

• Wealth and luxury

• Fame and recognition

What does the speaker say about the balance between work and play?

• Work should always come first

• Both are essential for a fulfilling life

• Play is more important than work

• Play is a waste of time

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to feel the 'hum' again?

• Taking a vacation

• Changing careers

• Engaging in play and finding joy

• Working longer hours

What does the speaker ultimately realize about her identity?

• She needs to work harder

• She is defined by her work

• She is a titan

• She is more than just her work