It’s no secret that mainstream sources of information don’t spend a lot of time and effort to teach you something new and present you with some new and interesting ideas and information. If you want to learn something new, you have to search for it. And one of the best places to find fantastic ideas are, most definitely, TED Talks.
TED which stands for Technology, Entertainment & Design.
TEDx refers to events run independently (yet similar in structure to TED) and can be organized by anyone who secures a free license from the conference.
How Frustration Can Make Us More Creative | Tim Hartford
If you are a guy trying to enhance his creativity, TED talks can help you excel at this.
Tim Hartford gives an excellent speech on why speed bumps and obstacles within your creative life are actually a blessing in disguise.
Why comfort will ruin your life | Bill Eckstrom
After researching over 50,000 coaching interactions in the workplace, Bill Eckstrom shares the concept of “Growth Rings.”
The rings illustrate how dangerous it can be to remain in a state of comfort and how being in discomfort is the only way to sustain growth.
ANTI- CEO PLAYBOOK | HAMDI ULUKAYA
Chobani’s CEO presented his “Anti-CEO Playbook” during the annual TED Talk conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, last month.
Hamdi Ulukaya’s TED Talk went live this week in a video online in which he advocates for a different way of doing business. In the Anti-CEO Playbook, he pushes for gratitude, community involvement, responsible actions and accountability.
“Today’s playbook says: Business exists only to maximize profit and make shareholders rich,” Ulukaya said. “I think that’s the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard. The truth is: Business should take care of employees first.”
Be An Artist, Right Now! | Young-ha Kim
On the subject of creativity, this TEDx talk from Seoul, South Korea is a true inspiration.
Watch this talk and I promise that your inner child will come to the surface and demand for you to give him a popsicle unleash your creativity. What I also liked is that Kim takes the time to dispel some myths that all artistic talent is innate, or that it’s not a ‘worthy’ use of your time.
Inside The Mind Of a Master Procrastinator | Tim Urban
Arguably, watching a procrastinator talk about procrastinating in a video you are likely procrastinating by watching (still with me?) is a little too meta for my taste.
But Tim Urban’s story is so close to the bone it’s hard to hear. It’s hilarious and posits an argument that will force you to think about how your own mind works.
Food for thought: How your belly controls your brain | Ruairi Robertson
Have you ever felt tired and lethargic after a nice meal? Has hunger ever changed your mood?
If you want to learn how your digestive system’s connected to your brain this amazing video offers an answer to the question “Why does food make me drowsy instead of giving me energy?”
A Simple Way To Break A Bad Habit | Judson Brewe
Every man who ever wanted to stop smoking or overeating would be well advised to listen to this talk.
Judson Brewer covers the psychological aspects of addiction, including how, evolutionarily, we’re predisposed to create habitual behavior that is perversely supposed to be beneficial.
A call to men | Tony Porter
Tony Porter makes a call to men to break free of the “man box”. Telling powerful stories from his own life he tells how this mentality instilled into men and boys can lead to disrespect and abuse toward women and toward each other.
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