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Talking TED and all his friends
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I’m usually an early adopter of new technologies with a phone chock full of apps, however I didn’t get into TED Talk when it first began nor when it became uber popular some years ago. Well, it’s never too late! After reading a great article about TED talk I’m now a complete convert and thought I’d share a few excerpts as to why. What is a TED Talk? According to TED.com, “TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED began in 1984 and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages.” Basically, they are targeted talks presented by subject area experts. TED talks are an amazing source of encouragement, learning, inspiration and belly laughs. Why TED Talks? 1. They are short. We all have a lot to do and don’t always have enough time to do it. TED talks are all short–18 minutes or less. TED also allows you to search by the type of talk you want and the length.
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2. There are a lot of them. TED has thousands of talks regardless of your interests or what you are looking to learn you’ll find a selection to choose from. 3. They are great! The quality is really high with meaningful content and awesome speakers. Check out these TED Talks Jump in and take a look, you might become a weekly convert like me!
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1. How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over by Mel Robbins (a TEDx talk) An inspirational talk. Mel Robbins, a CNN commentator and the contributing editor of Success Magazine, gives a blunt and real talk about how our minor choices have a huge impact on our life.
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She has a very no-nonsense approach but she also gives very tangible tips on ways we can change the way we think and the way we act to make our lives better. 2. How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek This is a great talk for leaders. Sinek, who is an author, speaker and leadership expert, introduces the idea that people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. He gives real life examples to make his points and walks us through a great exercise to think about our own lives. 3. Why 30 is Not The New 20 by Dr. Meg Jay If you are in your twenties, you have to watch this TED talk. Dr. Jay, a psychologist, does a wonderful job of telling twenty somethings to take real ownership of their lives and stop waiting to make their lives great.
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Related: The Defining Decade (And Why Your Twenties Are the Best Time For Change) 4. My Year of Saying Yes to Everything by Shonda Rhimes In one year, Shonda literally changed her life. She went from being complacent to being joyful, fun and healthy (both spiritually and physically). Shonda talks about her process of saying “yes” instead of “no” and how she transformed her life. 5. 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation by Celeste Headlee We have endless conversations, but do we really think about how we communicate? This talk offers practices to make your conversations more robust to improve your personal and professional relationships. If you don’t already watch TED talks, download the app and be prepared to take notes! Never stop seeking knowledge and inspiration. Be open always to new thinking.
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Irene
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