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Aug 22, 2012 · Views: 5,444,022. This is one of the most popular speeches of all time, for its poignancy and resonance. Jobs delivered a simple lesson to graduates: Pursue your dreams, don't dwell on failures ...
Mar 23, 2021 · Here’s the description for this Ted Talk from 2010 with a message that still holds up today: Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs “childish” thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity ...
- Meghan Moravcik Walbert
- How to Live Passionately–No Matter Your Age
- The Danger of A Single Story
- The Puzzle of Motivation
- The Power of Vulnerability
- How Great Leaders Inspire Action
- Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are
- Do Schools Kill Creativity?
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
- Inside The Mind of A Master Procrastinator
- What Makes A Good Life? Lessons from The Longest Study on Happiness
No. of views: 3,725,288 Isabel Allende, a Chilean author who has written masterpieces such as The House of the Spirits and City of the Beasts, gives an incredible perspective on how to live your life in this inspiring TED talk. She argues that, regardless of how old you are, you have the choice to live passionately on your own terms.
No. of views: 25,879,348 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Nigerian novelist, motivates everyone to listen to stories outside of their comfort zone and warns of the dangers of a critical misunderstanding if we hear only a single story about another person or country. In one of the most popular TED talks of all time, Adichie will inspire you to befriend t...
No. of views: 26,784,055 In this insightful TED talk, Dan Pink, a New York Times bestselling author, talks about how incentive design doesn’t spark creativity. Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Watch here to learn about what kind of motivation can be most effective in inspiring change.
No. of views: 51,851,713 In one of the most popular TED talks ever, Brené Brown, author of Daring Greatly, argues that the ability to feel connected is what makes us feel alive. She teaches us that “shame” is the fear of disconnection, which results in our vulnerability and how we must embrace it if we want to live a full life.
No. of views: 53,434,379 British-American author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek shares how great leaders inspire others to take action through one very simple question: Why?
No. of views: 60,239,527 Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist, bestselling author, and award-winning Harvard lecturer, discusses the ways we use body language to change the way our life unfolds. She argues that a “power pose” can boost feelings of confidence despite our self-doubt.
No. of views: 69,448,842 New York Times bestselling author Sir Ken Robinson discusses how children’s creativity is educated out of them. There needs to be an education system that nurtures rather than undermines creativity, he argues. This is ranked as one of the most popular TED talks not only for the quality of the information but for Robinson’s ...
No. of views: 22,563,726 Angela Lee Duckworth, an American academic, shares insight from her research and show how passion and perseverance can outweigh high IQs when it comes to success in this short TED talk. Her experience with this concept came from a job she took teaching math to seventh graders.
No. of views: 47,243,889 In this poignant, funny talk, Tim Urban discusses hishabit of procrastinationand challenges viewers to reflect on what they’re really procrastinating on before they run out of time to get to what’s really important. The humor and inspiring information Urban offers makes this one of the most popular TED talks ever.
No. of views: 36,825,982 In this life-altering TED talk, Robert Waldinger, an American psychologist and professor at Harvard, discusses a 75-year-old studyon adult development that revealed some secrets on how to be happy. He offers some practical guidance on how to live a fulfilling life that every viewer will find useful.
In this very funny talk, Norwegian television producer Thomas Hellum shares how he and his team began to broadcast long, boring events, often live -- and found a rapt audience. Shows include a 7-hour train journey, an 18-hour fishing expedition and a 5.5-day ferry voyage along the coast of Norway. The results are both beautiful and fascinating.
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Mar 16, 2017 · We asked TED-Ed Club Members around the world to share their favorites. Below, check out 9 great talks recommended by and for young people: 1. Cameron Russell: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model. This talk is a great reminder that it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
The power of introverts. In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. 1. 2.
