Scared to try something new? Daredevil @MichelleKhare says embrace an amateur’s mindset #TEDTalks

[0:00]This is me about to perform one of the most dangerous stunts in cinematic history. This stunt has only ever been performed by one other person on the planet. Tom Cruise. So I think it's fair to say that this is the first time this stunt has ever been attempted by a mere mortal. This was the greatest logistical challenge our team had ever faced, and an amateur's mindset was crucial. Knowing there's only room for improvement, and this feels great until we hit a plateau. Learning starts to feel like work, we have a little bit of experience, so we start self-judging as we try, and many of us give up here. But if we could find a way to stay in that amateur's mindset, how much further could we go? We have to be unafraid to ask questions, to make mistakes along the way, and be willing to ask for help. On set, we had a fear is welcome policy. This meant that at any moment, anyone on the crew could raise a concern, and it would be addressed in front of the whole group. This strategy allowed us to fine-tune every single detail from the custom contact lenses I wore to protect my eyes to the tightness of the harness to even the FAA approval paperwork. It was the only way we could ensure, without a doubt, we were ready for the impossible.