TED. You probably know that TED stands for technology, entertainment and design. TED talks have been phenomenally successful – with more than a billion views to date. Presenters display their expertise and knowledge about issues we should be aware of. As 2017 draws to a close, there is no better time than to think of the year ahead. Take in these inspirational TED talks and look forward to 2018, a year set to be all about you.
Understand why you do what you do
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It is Tony Robbins’s job to know why we do what we do. The pioneering life coach has spoken to millions of people through his best selling books and three-day seminars. He calls on his listeners to look within themselves and understand the barriers that have been keeping them from ultimate success. Don’t forget that Tony Robbins has a documentary available on Netflix; I am not your guru.
Know your worth, then ask for it
Casey Brown is a pricing consultant who is going to help you dig deep in 2018. Getting paid what you are worth is incredibly difficult, especially in an internship-driven industry. This TED talk will help you figure out how to communicate your worth effectively and and get paid for your brilliant skill set.
Reassess what beauty means to you
Cameron Russell is an American fashion model. She has walked for Armani, Calvin Klein, Versace and Benetton, among others. In “Looks aren’t Anything”, Cameron Russell is refreshingly real when discussing beauty. She address the impact beauty has on our culture and how looks really aren’t everything.
Work out the key to being happy
Society is obsessed with the idea of happiness. So much so, we see ourselves as failures when experiencing unhappiness or/and sadness. Writer, Emily Esfahani Smith discusses the difference between finding meaning and being happy. Her talk is about developing yourself and finding a passion to devote yourself to.
Understand what life is really about
As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Robert Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on happiness and true satisfaction. In this candid talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as wisdom on living a passion, fulfilling life.
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