TED TALKS IN 10 DAYS

 10 TED Talks in 10 days that will change your life: 

1. How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek breaks down the golden circle:

• Every great leader starts with WHY— not what or how

• Apple doesn't sell computers; they sell innovation

• WHY speaks directly to the decision-making part of the brain

People don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it.

2. Sleep Is Your Superpower by Matthew Walker

Matthew reveals the neuroscience of sleep:

• Shows how all-nighters block new memories from forming

• People who sleep 4-5 hours have significantly lower testosterone

• 4 hours of sleep loss cuts immune cells by 70%

3. The Power Of Vulnerability by Brene Brown

In Brene Brown’s TED talk, she: 

• Discusses findings from 6 years of vulnerability research

• Explains why we can't selectively numb emotions

• Shares a personal story of her own "breakdown/spiritual awakening"

4. Inside The Mind Of A Master Procrastinator by Tim Urban

Using humor and simple drawings, 

Tim Urban describes the roles of the:

• Rational Decision-Maker 

• Instant Gratification Monkey

• Panic Monster

He ends with a powerful message on what procrastination is all about.

5. How To Speak So That People Want To Listen by Julian Treasure

Julian Treasure breaks down the HAIL formula for powerful speech:

• Honesty: be clear and straight

• Authenticity: be yourself

• Integrity: be your word

• Love: wish them well

6. Grit: The Power Of Passion And Perseverance by Angela Lee Duckworth

Angela Lee Duckworth walks us through her research:

• Grit is unrelated or inversely related to talent

• IQ isn't the best predictor of success

• Grit = passion + persistence

7. The Happy Secret To Better Work by Shawn Achor 

Shawn Achor reveals how to create lasting positive change:

• Write down 3 things you’re grateful for daily

• Journaling, exercise, meditation

• Random acts of kindness

Success comes after happiness, not before.

8. Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are by Amy Cuddy

Power posing changes your biology:

• 2 minutes raises testosterone by 20%

• Cortisol drops by 25% - reducing stress instantly

• Your body position literally rewires your brain's confidence

9. The Power Of Introverts by Susan Cain

Susan Cain talks about how:

• Modern schools/workplaces are designed for extroverts

• Solitude is a crucial ingredient for creativity

• Some of the most transformative leaders in history were introverts

Being introverted is a superpower.

10. How To Build A Profitable Personal Brand (In Just 30 Days) by Matt Gray

I know this isn’t a TED talk, but it could change your life. 

It takes you through everything you need to know about building a personal brand (from scratch). 

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