In her TED Talk Worry Wort, 3rd grader Mackenzie Sadtler shares a heartfelt and relatable message about overcoming the pressure to be perfect. With honesty and charm, she encourages us to let go of worry, embrace our mistakes, and remember that striving for excellence doesn’t mean we have to be flawless. Her talk is a wise reminder—from someone wise beyond her years—that being brave enough to try is more important than being perfect. Mackenzie Sadtler, a 3rd grader at Van Buren Elementary is the daughter of John and Danielle Sadtler. Mackenzie’s Talk is appropriately titled, “Worry Wart” because she is a perfectionist and worries much of the time about meeting the high goals she sets for herself. Through this Talk, she hopes to not only help herself, but her audience with strategies she has begun to use in her own life. 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