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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?

TED Talks to take a walk with

Some of the world’s greatest minds swore by the benefits of taking a stroll. Explore science-backed reasons why walking can boost your brain, health and happiness.

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

Alexi Pappas

Why I love my bad days

5 practical ways to take control of your life

Chris Musser

What happened when I started measuring my life every day

Oliver Burkeman

TED Talks Daily Book Club: Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

Misty Copeland

The roots of resilience

Edith Zimmerman, Chris Duffy

How I broke my drinking habit

Troy Vincent Sr.

Touchdown! The flag football movement is here

Yancey Strickler, Jenny Du

How do you rethink how the world works? An entrepreneur and an engineer answer

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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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