Susan Cain: The power of introverts

          In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.

          Our world prizes extroverts -- but Susan Cain makes a case for the quiet and contemplative. She gives the story of the time she went to camp and was asked to be "r-o-w-d-i-e". She explains how she couldn't bring herself to it. She was so accustomed to being a quiet person. Her family was accustomed to reading books and being "mellow" so she continues to live up to what she was taught.

Steve Jobs: How to live before you die

          At his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- including death itself. He explains what some consider failure, actually turned out to benefit him. He gave a touching recount of his mother's story about him at birth. He gave examples that helped the audience understand where he was coming from and where he was going with each statement. I was able to become fully engaged because I could tell that he was speaking from the heart and not trying to be typical or cliche. His delivery was basic and dull but the words and meaning behind them made up for it.

Ten Tips to Save Time

          David Pogue shares 10 simple, clever tips for computer, web, smartphone and camera users. And while yes, I knew a few of them already there were a few I had never heard of. I think that both teens and older adults can use the video to learn things about technology. It helps show the benefits and advancements of the tech world. I argue that all the tips can make it a little easy for you to navigate using less time and energy. 

Tony Robbins: Why We Do What We Do.

    

Tony Robbins takes his time to explain why we as people do what we do. He first explains how people always say they do things they love, because emotions are the essential driving force of all decisions and actions. He goes on to explain that many people actually work in self interest.

Robbins goes on to explain the Art of Fulfillment, which simply put is just appreciation and contribution. Robbins view is that when you appreciate something someone does for you, you have no other choice but to contribute to another person. He gives his own example of how when he was younger someone gave him something during a holiday and as a result he now donates to families in need. I agree in the sense that everyone needs someone to help them in life and without knowing so that help you give will be the foundation of something great in a persons' life.

Raghava KK: My 5 lives as an artist

     "With endearing honesty and vulnerability, Raghava KK tells the colorful tale of how art has taken his life to new places, and how life experiences in turn have driven his multiple reincarnations as an artist -- from cartoonist to painter, media darling to social outcast, and son to father." Raghava explains not only his trials and tribulations as an artist, but also his triumphs. Raghava explains the importances of art in his life and informs his audience of the many different results his has gotten from his art. 

Raghava KK: Shake up your story

     "Artist Raghava KK demos his new children's book for iPad with a fun feature: when you shake it, the story -- and your perspective -- changes. In this charming short talk, he invites all of us to shake up our perspective a little bit." Raghava's idea for the book is one that many people should take. When you think about society and now books are written and how society talks they always speak as if all homes are the same. Raghava has an understanding of how the world is changing and he shows how books and artwork needs to change as well. 

Sarah Kay: If I should have a daughter ...

"If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B, so she'll know she can always come back to me." Sarah Kay's poem is touching and intriguing the entire time. She explains the power of poetry and the importance of a relationship with a mother and daughter. It was brilliantly wrote. 

10 Things I Know To Be True

1. Forgiveness Is Hard To Give
2. Love Does Conquer All
3. Fear Only Conquers If You Let It
4. If You Don't Believe In Yourself No One Else Can
5. You'll Never Be Perfect
6. No One Is Perfect
7. If You Have An Ounce Of Doubt, You'll Fail
8. Anyone Can Be Manipulated
9. There Is An Art To Bullshitting
10. Everyone Makes Mistakes

RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms

Changing Education Paradigms? That was the topic of discussion during this presentation. At first the only thing intriguing was the actually presentation. I couldn't follow what the presenter himself was trying to tell me until half way through the video. The writing and drawings were a creative way to present all the information and keep the audience intrigued. 

When I was finally able to catch on I began to understand the pictures and where he was going with the presentation. Sir Ken Robinson believes that the medications doctors are giving children is not helping but hindering the children of the world. He also believes that the way education is being provided is actually taking away from the creative and thinking of children. Robinson explains that in a study that was done it showed how children began less intelligent after numerous years in school because of being told there is only one correct answer to a question. Robinson believes the only way to change the system is to change education from being like an assembly line, and I agree.  

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