1Adam Driver: "My Journey From Marine To Actor"
2Kelly McGonigal: "How To Make Stress Your Friend"
Named an O, the Oprah Magazine's 2020 Visionary, research psychologist Kelly McGonigal delivered one of the most popular TED talks in 2013 about using stress to your advantage. Her arguments on embracing the stressful moments can be particularly helpful for college students in your life who might be facing tough decisions.
3Tom Thum: "The Orchestra In My Mouth"
Looking for TED talks for kids, for teens, or for high school students interested in music? This incredible instrumental performance from renowned beatboxer Tom Thum will definitely have you watching over and over again in disbelief.
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4James Veitch: "This Is What Happens When You Reply To Spam Email"
Have you ever wondered who was on the other end of those spam emails you get in your inbox? Comedian James Veitch started communicating back-and-forth with a spammer for months, resulting in one of the most popular and funniest TED talks of all time.
5Simone Giertz: "Why You Should Make Useless Things"
For teachers looking to inspire kids in the classroom, popular YouTuber and inventor Simone Giertz makes a joyful case for why you should never stop asking questions and creating—regardless of the end result.
6Sir Ken Robinson: "Do Schools Kill Creativity?"
This popular, thought-provoking TED talk on education explores whether our schools are properly equipped for kids. As a creativity expert and author of The Element, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical rethinking of how we teach the next generation of leaders.
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7Julian Treasure: "How To Speak So That People Want To Listen"
For teachers who want to command the attention of the classroom, or for parents trying to get your kids to listen, learn from sound consultant Julian Treasure who explains the how-to's of speaking with power and empathy.
8Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger Of A Single Story
9Maz Jobrani: "A Saudi, an Indian and an Iranian Walk Into A Qatari Bar"
Watch Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani deliver one of the funniest TED talks on YouTube while speaking to an audience in Doha, Qatar. He discusses everything from the proper etiquette for greeting somebody to what not to say while boarding a plane.
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10Brené Brown: "Listening To Shame"
11Robert Waldinger: "What Makes A Good Life? Lessons From The Longest Study On Happiness"
As the director of a 75-year-old Harvard study on adult development, Robert Waldinger delivered one of the most popular TED talks about what makes for a happy life.
12Andy Puddicombe: "All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes"
Feeling a little stressed or overwhelmed in your day-to-day life? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe makes the case that you only need to take 10 minutes of doing nothing to refresh your mind.
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13Apollo Robbins: "The Art Of Misdirection"
Watch Apollo Robbins as he tests your attention and your perception while demonstrating his ability as a master artist of misdirection in one of the funniest, most entertaining TED talks.
14Stephen Petranek: "Your Kids Might Live On Mars. Here's How They'll Survive"
Transport yourself to outer space for 17 minutes as journalist Stephen Petranek makes the case that humans will live on Mars within 20 years.
15Maysoon Zayid: "I Got 99 Problems...Palsy Is Just One"
"I'm like Shakira meets Muhammad Ali," jokes Arab-American comedian and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid, who recently modeled for O, The Oprah Magazine's collection with Talbots. If you're looking for inspiration to go out and conquer your dreams, this is for you.
Monica Chon is the former editorial fellow at Oprah Daily, previously OprahMag.com.
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