top six ted talks to inspire millennials

Do you remember your first Ted Talk? I was in university when I watched my first Ted Talk and if I am being honest here, I was bored to death. The topic didn’t excite me, a few years later, I started listening to Ted Talk Podcasts and I was hooked. The next time I watched a Ted Talk it blew my mind. Watching television takes more than it gives and that is the problem. We have to be careful when it comes to what we feed ourselves and most of us watch reality shows. Sure, it is great knowing what Kim Kardashian had for breakfast today, but that doesn’t inspire us to take action.

It doesn’t equip us with what we need to know, instead, often we’re left with an empty feeling because we haven’t solved our problems. That’s the great thing about Ted Talks, it isn’t necessarily there to solve your problem, but to motivate you to take action. The kind of action that helps you push yourself out of your comfort zone. These are the best ted talks, I was inspired to write this post because of Jessica Walker, you should check out her blog. It is absolutely amazing. 

Why Some of us Don’t Have One True Calling | Emilie Wapnick 

So, you have no freaking clue what to do with your life? Should, you be a chef or an author, or maybe you want to run a dance studio. You don’t have to pick one passion, you can be a successful multi-passionate entrepreneur or artist. Marie Forleo is a perfect example of this, if she can do it then you can as well. This Ted Talk is great for people who are undecided and believe that to be successful they need to be put in a box. Richard Branson would disagree with you. 

All you need is a dream and use that to achieve the unimaginable, before you know it you’ll be reaching heights you never thought you ever would. This Ted Talk should be on your most watched list. 

TIM FERRISS, WHY YOU SHOULD DEFINE YOUR FEARS INSTEAD OF YOUR GOALS

Tim Ferriss is a renowned serial entrepreneur who swept the world with his book, “The 4-Hour Workweek,” This Ted Talk has over one million views and it is one of the best. It shows us that we should define our fears rather than our goals. That can sound counterintuitive, but it makes sense. Often we focus on our goals, but that isn’t enough especially when fear and doubt hold us back. 

So instead of defining our goals, we should figure out what we are scared about so that we can go after our dreams. 

 

 

              The unexpected benefit of celebrating failure | Astro Teller

 

 

No one wants to celebrate failure. That’s crazy talk, but when you celebrate failure, it is easier to swallow. Crazy, I know, but think of it this way. When you get used to celebrating failing, you don’t mind if you fail. That is the number one reason that stops us from going forward. The fear of failure, it holds us and pushes us back. So far back, that we have no idea how we got to where we are now.

If you want a reason why you should celebrate failure, this Ted Talk will help you. It will give you the motivation to keep going for your dreams even if you fail. 

Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | Tim Urban

This is a love song to procrastinators, letting them know that they are not alone. This Ted Talk will open your eyes and make you realize that we all are procrastinators to some extent. As a massive procrastinator, this Ted Talk definitely has opened my eyes to why I procrastinate. Sometimes, we do things and we don’t know why, but this short video lets you know the reason why.

When you know why you what you do, it is a lot easier to beat the odds. This is a love letter that you should watch if you want to understand why you procrastinate. 

     Start with why – how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek 

Simon Sinek changed the world with his book, “Find Your Why,” and this Ted Talk inspired so many people including me. A few years ago, I was clueless with what I wanted to do with my life. I had no idea what my purpose was and I watched this video, it made me see things differently. It was then that I realized, what I wanted to do. There’s no way, that I could do a top list for Ted Talks and not mention this video.

It changes the way you look at life. We all have a dream, a purpose and most millennials want to leave an impact. We want to do something we love and there’s nothing wrong with that. Find your why and live a life of purpose. 

     Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi

No one wants to be uncomfortable, but when you get used to it, you create an impact. Sometimes, we think by being quiet, it can protect us, but often that isn’t what happens. Changes happen whether we want it to or we don’t. It is here that we find ourselves, become comfortable with being uncomfortable. It is here that you find your strength. 

What is your favorite Ted Talk? Comment below.

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