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“It takes guts to follow your guts. Just do it and fix it along the way.” A story about how a burnout can lead to something positive. That a period of silence can help you find out what you really want. And for Francine Recca that dream became clear: “I want to be a singer.” Francine had a successful business career, travelling the world for international companies. She worked hard, ignored the signs her body was giving her and had a burnout. It was terrible and wonderful at the same time. It helped her completely change the direction of her life. She is now a professional singer and although there are still challenges, she is happier than ever.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

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