Top Ten TED Talks of the Past Decade
There are so many great "ideas worth sharing." We wanted to take a look back at some of the greatest TED Talks of the past decade. There are so many TED Talks out there, but we wanted to showcase 10 of the best. Let us know if you agree with our list and tell us some of your favorite TED Talks!
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James Veitch: This is what happens when you reply to spam email
James Veitch has spent a lot of time replying to spam emails. In his TED Talk, he shares some of the responses he has gotten. While listening to this TED Talk might not provide deep insight, it is so much fun to listen to and great to watch when you need to laugh.
A Favorite Quote: "Send 1,500 pounds via a giant gummy lizard."
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Cameron Russell: Looks aren't everything. Believe me, I'm a model.
How much does your physical appearance really control your everyday life? Cameron Russell speaks about her experience being a model and the effect her physical appearance has had on her everyday life. Her talk brings new perspective to physical appearance and the reality of the modeling industry.
A Favorite Quote: "Image is powerful but also, image is superficial."
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Russell Foster: Why do we sleep?
How many of us actually get enough sleep every night? Russell Foster explains the importance of sleep by going over its benefits and the dangers of not getting enough sleep. While this might be a hard pill to swallow, listening to this TED Talk will make you rethink how much sleep you really need.
A Favorite Quote: "Sleep is not an indulgence."
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Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend
How stressed are you? Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist, poses the question: is stress really bad for you? Her TED Talk shows the power positive thinking can have and provides insight on the reality of stress.
A Favorite Quote: "Can changing how you think about stress make you healthier?"
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Julian Treasure: How to speak so that people want to listen
Many of us have felt before like no one cares, or no one is listening to what we have to say. Julian Treasure, a sound expert, dives into the best and worst practices of speaking to others. This talk allows people to think about their own speaking and listening habits and hopefully change them for the better.
A Favorite Quote: "What would the world be like if we were speaking powerfully to people who were listening consciously in environments which were actually fit for purpose?"
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Susan Cain: The power of introverts
Susan Cain allows listeners to ask themselves thought provoking questions about who they are. She opens up the conversation about the way our society views both introverts and extroverts. This is a great talk for both introverts and extroverts to listen to because it pushes you to be yourself.
A Favorite Quote: "We could all stand to unplug and be inside our own heads a little more often."
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Adam Grant: The surprising habits of original thinkers
Everyone wants to be unique, but what separates the great minds throughout history from everyone else? Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, explores this idea by sharing his research on original thinkers.
A Favorite Quote: "…to be original you don't have to be first. You just have to be different and better."
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Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are
What does your body language say about you? Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist, presents the idea that a person's non-verbals not only affect the people around them, but also affect the person themselves. This talk empowers viewers to use their body language to change the way they are.
A Favorite Quote: "Our bodies change our minds"
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Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
The struggle of procrastination seems to be a wide spread issue. Tim Urban's TED Talk takes a look at the reality of procrastination. This talk uses humor and fun cartoon images to help viewers understand procrastination and how much it can really affect someone's life.
A Favorite Quote: "Well it turns out the procrastinator has a guardian angel… the panic monster."
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Laura Vanderkam: How to gain control of your free time
How busy are you, really? Laura Vanderkam, a time management expert, unpacks how the best way to get more time out of your day. This TED Talk provides thoughtful insight on how we spend our time and makes you question what's really important to you.
A Favorite Quote: "I don't have time,' often means, 'It's not a priority."
