“Life awaits. I want to help you get over the hurdles,” says Julie Lythcott-Haims, a former dean of freshmen at Stanford. Launching your adult life and feeling a little stuck? Or maybe you have ideas about your path forward that don't match the expectations of others. With empathy and honesty, Julie shares stories and practical strategies to build a future that fits you and all you can offer to the world. Note: This is the welcome video for a full-length online course from TED. To learn more about the course and to purchase, visit the TED Playlist "How to become your best adult self."