This short TED presentation on grit by Angela Lee Duckworth probably reinforces what many educators already know: that people’s success is not based around talent or IQ, but rather the ability to persevere and see long term goals through to the end. While there is much still to learn in this space, Amy explores the […]
Setting goals? – keep them to yourself
This short TED Talk by Derek Sivers goes against the common wisdom when setting goals. Rather than sharing them with people, Derek advises to keep yourself accountable and don’t share them! He contends that studies have shown that telling someone your goals actually makes them less likely to happen. Derek highlights that if you really […]
Complexity is the key to personal growth – and comfort can ruin you!
In this illuminating TED Talk Bill Eckstrom, introduces the idea of ‘growth rings’ and shows that ‘complexity’ is the key to growth. After getting fired from his job, Bill came to the realisation that, “what makes you comfortable will ruin you, and only in a state of discomfort can you continually grow”. The growth rings highlighted in […]
Career decisions are not for life
Beginning with a quote from George Eliot, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been”, Orla Donoghue highlights that career decisions aren’t necessarily decisions for life in this interesting TED Talk. Many students nearing the end of their school days feel the weight of expectation of what are they going to do […]
The best career advice? Don’t follow your passion!
Career advice has evolved over time. From following in your parents footsteps….. to following the money. And now you are likely to hear “follow your passion” more than ever. In this TED talk, Benjamin Todd, outlines the research that indicates that following your passion may not be the best career advice. Benjamin shares that the […]
