With an honest and vulnerable approach, Joey Harrington, delivers a masterful Talk on the idea that perfection is a matter of perception. From the narcissistic pitfalls of social media to the "Joey Heisman" billboard in Times Square, we are setting ourselves up for failure if we do not choose to live our most authentic, true selves.

Joey played quarterback for the University of Oregon and earned a spot among Heisman Trophy finalists in 2001. After a career in the NFL, he returned home to dedicate himself to supporting education for in-state youth. His nonprofit, the Harrington Family Foundation, has raised over $1M for Oregon student scholarships. In 2014, Harrington announced the Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship — a four-year scholarship

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx