How do I stop myself languishing? I absolutely love this TED talk by Adam Grant, in which he describes the way he felt during the pandemic. with an overriding feeling of stagnation and emptiness. It perfectly describes how I felt …
Today is September 11th, 2021. It is 20 years since 9/11, the day that changed everything for me. I was 26, working in a dead-end job with no prospects. The events of that day were a catalyst which forced me …
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How does mindset affect success? I absolutely love this TED talk by Eduardo Briceno about the way that our mindset affects our success. He talks about the difference between growth and fixed mindsets, and how they lead to very different …
What is neuromarketing? I absolutely love this TED talk by Terry Wu about the science behind consumer decisions. It is a fascinating subject and I highly recommend it if you want to understand how much of your decision making is …
How do our gut bacteria benefit us? I love this TED talk by Ruairi Robertson, in which he discusses the importance of our gut bacteria on our physiology. He discusses how our microbiome functions like a second brain, controlling many …
How do we build trust? I love this TED talk by James Davis about how we can build trust. James explains that there are three key components to trust: 1 – Perceived ability 2 – Perceived benevolence 3 – Perceived …
How can I overcome rejection? I absolutely love this TED talk by Darryll Stinson about rejection. It is one of the most inspiring things I have ever seen or heard, and will certainly help me to change my attitude. Rejection …
What are emotional triggers? I absolutely love this TED talk by Diana Wais about emotional laws. Diana explains there are laws that explain our inner world and the world of interpersonal dynamics. We all react differently to triggering events, based …
How can I get what I want in life? This is an absolutely fascinating TED talk by Janine Driver about how to get what you want. She explains that whenever we hear the word “decided” or one of many words …
How can I choose to be happy? This is one of the most heartwarming TED talks I have ever seen. It is by Sam Berns, and he talks about his philosophy for a happy life. Sam had a rare genetic …