How can I design something popular? I absolutely love this TED talk by Derek Thompson about the secret of how to sell anything. Derek discusses a concept called MAYA, which explains why certain things become popular. MAYA stands for most …
Why is trust important? I have just watched this amazing TED talk by Dan Ariely about why trust is important, and how we can increase it. Trust is a common good which allows society to work well. Without trust everything …
How can I improve my imagination? I have just watched this brilliant TED talk by Håkan Lidbo about imagination. His talk is filled with all the wonderful inventions he has come up with by using his imagination. Most of us …
How can I work out what I really want in life? I have just watched this incredible TED talk by Ashley Stahl about how to work out what you really want. She tells a very moving story of how her …
Why are stories so powerful? I have just watched this absolutely amazing TED talk by Karen Eber about the value of storytelling. Karen tells a couple of stories that explain the importance of helping people feel seen, especially if you …
Come on Scotland! I’m not posting a TED talk today because I am off out to watch the football. I am super excited because Scotland are playing England in the delayed Euro 2020 competition. As I am half Scottish and …
Why should I increase my mental toughness? I have just watched this brilliant TED talk by Dr. Sean Richardson about mental toughness. We have an urge for instant gratification, an urge to always be going something, when sometimes waiting and …
Why should we embrace our quirks? I have just watched this amazing TED talk by Chris Williamson about embracing our weirdness. We have all, at times, felt like we didn’t fit in. The chances of our specific combination of genetics …
How can I improve my financial wellness? I love this TED talk by Brent Hines, about financial wellness. Brent tells a very personal story about the journey he has been on to achieve financial wellness. He thinks the main problem …
How can I deal with difficult situations? I just watched this brilliant TED talk by Jay Johnson about how to deal with difficult people. Our body is flooded with stress hormones and our fight or flight response is activated when …