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Motivation

Why do we do what we do? Watch these TED Talks (and more) about motivation.

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How to motivate your best self

In need of a shot of inspiration to be a better you? Level up with these inspiring and insightful talks designed to expand your mindset, invite reflection and redefine your sense of self.

How to be your own advocate

If you don't fight for yourself, who will?

Why not walk it out?

Some of the world's greatest minds swore by the benefits of taking a stroll. Make your next walk better (or even just go for a mental walk in the woods) with these rousing talks.

Motivation for the New Year (and every day, really)

The same resolutions every year -- get more sleep, eat healthier -- we know the drill. Let these talks inspire you to keep with those goals and perhaps add a few more to your list too.

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Talks about Motivation

Ayelet Fishbach

How to set the right goals and stay motivated

Andrew Miki

Are your coping mechanisms healthy?

Allyson Felix

The Olympic spirit — and how you can tap into it

Marion Campan

The secret to finding your ideal workplace

RuPaul Charles

Bravery, brilliance and RuPaul Charles | On the Spot

Michael Timms

How to claim your leadership power

Bonnie Hancock

My epic journey becoming the fastest person to paddle around Australia

TED-Ed

How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it

Salvatore Cali

The real gold of our economy is in our hands

Gopal D. Patel

The unexpected way spirituality connects to climate change

David Burkus

A simple way to inspire your team

Luis von Ahn

How to make learning as addictive as social media

Sarah Aviram

Does more freedom at work mean more fulfillment?

Emmanuel Acho

Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really)

Andrei Adam

How to retain Gen Z talent

Mark Mortensen

Is remote work better than being in the office? It's complicated

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Exclusive articles about Motivation

Even gritty people get discouraged

But during those moments of doubt and defeat, it's the questions you ask yourself that can really make the difference in where you go from there. Psychologist Angela Duckworth PhD explains.

Posted Nov 2022

How can you uncover your best self? Start by judging other people — really

Uncovering your micro-motives -- that collection of super-specialized things that make your particular heart sing -- are key to finding fulfillment and success at work, say social scientists Todd Rose and Ogi Ogas. And there's a fun way to identify them: observing how you judge others.

Posted Oct 2018

Why having a Plan B can sometimes backfire

Research has found that having a backup plan might actually sabotage your efforts toward Plan A. Before you set up your safety net, read these lessons from women scientists.

Posted Jun 2017

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