REALTORS® , your day is filled with phone calls, follow ups, negotiations and a whole lot more. Keeping up with all the demands of the day to day can be strenuous and you rarely have time to reflect on the bigger picture of life . So, we curated some of the best business focused TED Talks that will surely inspire anyone living the REALTOR® lifestyle.
Tony Robbins: Why We Do What We Do
“Tony Robbins discusses the “invisible forces” that make us do what we do — and high-fives Al Gore in the front row.”
Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
“Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.”
Richard Branson – Life at 30,000 Feet
“Richard Branson talks to TED’s Chris Anderson about the ups and the downs of his career, from his multibillionaire success to his multiple near-death experiences — and reveals some of his (very surprising) motivations.”
Richard St. John – 8 Secrets of Success
“Why do people succeed? Is it because they’re smart? Or are they just lucky? Neither. Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable 3-minute slideshow on the real secrets of success.”
David Pogue: This is how to save time and make room for what really matters this year
“Tech columnist David Pogue shares 10 simple, clever tips for computer, web, smartphone and camera users. And yes, you may know a few of these already — but there’s probably at least one you don’t. ”
Dan Pink – The Puzzle of Motivation
“Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.”
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.”
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.”
Shawn Achor – The Happy Secret to Better Work
“We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity. ”
Alain de Botton – A Kinder, Gentler Philosphy of Success
Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure — and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true pleasure in our work.
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