Life is difficult. We are supposed to be the strongest, fastest, smartest, best in sciences, most creative in arts and top-notch in school. But, simply by definition, not everyone can be. So, how can we live a happy and fulfilling life nevertheless? How can we bear the failure while moving forward and making ourselves a better person every day? Recipient of the Zonta Young Women In Public Affairs Award for the Nordic District. After completing secondary education, Amy now works within the UK's largest social integration charity. Interacting with young people, parents and teachers, Amy works to provide life-changing opportunities for young people from any background. While Amy is familiar with the concept of failure, she believes that we can all achieve more than we ever expected, particularly the people she works with. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx