Name: 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do
Uploaded: 2018-12-04T16:05:41Z
Duration: 12 min 28 s
Description: How you respond to setbacks is what defines your character, says Stacey Abrams, the first Black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor. In an electrifying talk, she shares the lessons she learned from her campaign for governor of Georgia -- and some advice on how to change the world. "Be aggressive about your ambition," Abrams says.

How you respond to setbacks is what defines your character, says Stacey Abrams, the first Black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor. In an electrifying talk, she shares the lessons she learned from her campaign for governor of Georgia -- and some advice on how to change the world. "Be aggressive about your ambition," Abrams says.

3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do

Responding to rejection at the gates of the governor’s mansion, a determined individual vowed to open doors for others. Years later, that resolve helped turn out 1.2 million African American voters and triple Latino and Asian American participation in Georgia. True progress, the story shows, comes from knowing exactly what change is needed, why it matters deeply, and pushing forward despite obstacles. Focusing on justice over revenge transforms personal setbacks into collective victories.