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Hi Chia-Ching, Here's an idea we think you'll appreciate. Why some of us don't have one true calling by Emilie Wapnick was recommended by Khoi Le Minh:

Many people do not even know that it is a blessing, instead of an abnormality, to be a "multipotentialite." This talk could liberate and inspire people, like it has for me. Khoi Le Minh

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Parting thought “When you prohibit failure, you kill innovation. If you kill innovation in fundraising, you can't raise more revenue. If you can't raise more revenue, you can't grow. And if you can't grow, you can't possibly solve large social problems.” Dan Pallotta, Author, speaker, reformer, from Dan Pallotta: The way we think about charity is dead wrong

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A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity

"Seems that the secret to creativity is multitasking in slow motion." Read online

This week on TED.com January 26, 2019

Talk of the week Tim Harford: A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity 17:21 minutes · Filmed Nov 2018 · Posted Jan 2019 · TED@Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany What can we learn from the world's most enduringly creative people? They "slow-motion multitask," actively juggling multiple projects and moving between topics as the mood strikes -- without feeling hurried. Author Tim Harford shares how innovators like Einstein, Darwin, Twyla Tharp and Michael Crichton found their inspiration and productivity through cross-training their minds. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Take charge of your personal finances It's hard to know where to start with personal finance — saving, budgeting and everything in between. These TED Talks provide insightful perspectives and practical advice to help you face your financial situation with honesty and compassion. Watch » 6 TED Talks • Total run time 1:19:10

This week's new TED Talks Stockholm native Greta Thunberg first heard about climate change when she was 8 years old. She absorbed the solutions adults threw at her -- recycle paper, study the data, train to be a climate scientist. None of it felt like enough. "What's the point of learning facts in the school system," she asks, "when the finest science from that system means nothing to our politicians and society?" In this passionate call to action, Greta explains why, in August 2018, she walked out of school and stood firm outside the Swedish parliament in an effort to prompt change. As she says: "We have all the facts and solutions. All we have to do is wake up and change." Watch » If you've ever watched a wave crashing over ocean rocks, you may have wondered -- how do all those mussels, oysters and barnacles stay stuck on? Turns out they make their own incredibly powerful glue, and it might hold secrets we humans can borrow. Dive into the fascinating (really!) world of glue and cement with scientist Jonathan Wilker. Watch » The American election system is complicated and fragmented, to say the least -- and the clear results are low voter turnout, lack of information and lack of engagement in democracy. Civic engagement champion Tiana Epps-Johnson shares one key thing that's needed to bring voting in the US into the 21st century -- and to get every person to the polls. Watch » Reimagine the limits of architecture with Débora Mesa Molina, in this breathtaking, visual tour of her work. She and her team show how structures can be made with overlooked materials and unconventional methods -- or even extracted from the guts of the earth. "The world around us is an infinite source of inspiration if we are curious enough to see beneath the surface of things," she says. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com A simple trick to help you speak in public without showing your nerves. The science of why stress makes your voice shake -- and how to stop it. Read more » One quick way to cut down on the stuff in your home. Live lighter and greener by just saying no. Read more » How "craftivism" helped convince one large employer to pay a Living Wage. Meticulous organizing -- and hand-stitching -- combined for an effective protest. Here's how. Read more » What old story about yourself are you still believing? Here’s how to find it and change it. Read more »

FROM the comments ...  “ I identify with slow-motion multi-tasking and feel grateful to have a name for the "myriad project model" I have come to know. Thank you for words to attach to this. My daughter, too ... has recently begun to experience the revelations that come from stepping away from one problem/sticking point and indulging in another project or activity, only to discover the answer to the original problem as her brain sorts, processes, and solves. "This feels freeing. Thank you very, very much!” Commenter: Amy Mattey Talk: Tim Harford A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity

TED Radio Hour: Wired For Altruism Helping others feels good, but why do some go farther than others? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas about altruism — what motivates us to be altruistic, what limits us and do we ever go too far. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

 

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Hi Chia-Ching, Here's an idea we think you'll appreciate. Lead like the great conductors by Itay Talgam was recommended by Martin Hosking:

Itay Talgam uses his lifetime of knowledge and experience conducting orchestras to guide viewers through a masterclass in leadership. The talk is profound, thoughtful, enlightening. And it makes me question: what sort of leader (or metaphorical conductor) am I? Martin Hosking, RedBubble, Emerald, Australia

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Parting thought “The secret to happiness is low expectations.” Barry Schwartz, Psychologist, from Barry Schwartz: The paradox of choice

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A mother and son's photographic journey

"She felt worthy again, she felt wanted and needed." Read online

This week on TED.com January 19, 2019

Talk of the week Tony Luciani: A mother and son's photographic journey 13:32 minutes · Filmed May 2018 · Posted Jan 2019 · TEDxCambridge Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 93-year-old mother, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos. The spontaneous images that resulted sparked a years-long collaboration, with Luciani documenting his mom's life and spirit as she lived with dementia. In this touching talk, he shares the stories behind some of their favorite shots, capturing the joy and grief of caring for an aging parent. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Binge-worthy TED Talks A surprising collection of TED Talks to delight and ensnare you for hours and hours. Watch » 15 TED Talks to binge on • Total run time 3:22:18

This week's new TED Talks You probably know the common symptoms of a heart attack: chest and arm pain, shortness of breath and fatigue. But there's another kind that's just as deadly and harder to detect because the symptoms are silent. In this quick talk, 17-year-old inventor Akash Manoj shares the device he's developed to stop this silent killer: a wearable patch that alerts patients during a critical moment that could mean the difference between life and death. Watch » The way we're taught to live has got to change, says author Casey Gerald. Too often, we hide parts of ourselves in order to fit in, win praise, be accepted. But at what cost? In this inspiring talk, Gerald shares the personal sacrifices he made for success -- and shows why it's time for us to have the courage to live in the raw, strange magic of ourselves. Watch » Around the world, black girls are being pushed out of schools because of policies that unfairly target them for punishment, says scholar Monique W. Morris. How can we put an end to this crisis? In an impassioned talk, Morris uncovers the causes of "pushout" and shows how we can work to turn all schools into spaces where black girls can heal and thrive. Watch » Choosing to marry and share your life with someone is one of the most important decisions you can make in life. But with divorce rates approaching 50 percent in some parts of the world, it's clear we could use some help picking a partner. In an actionable, eye-opening talk, psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three keys to preventing divorce -- and spotting potential problems while you're still dating. Watch »

Read more on ideas.ted.com Walking in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman. Following the path Harriet Tubman took to freedom nearly 170 years ago, on a journey both painful and beautiful, demanding and transcendent. Read more » Smart ways to handle snark and trolls on social media. Nasty comments online can take the wind out of your sails. Here's how to deal. Read more » Remember people’s names once and for all. A technique from memory champs. Read more » 2 words that can help you check your assumptions about people. Asking “so what?” can help you make better decisions. Read more »

FROM the comments ...  “ Tears pour down my face. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman from an adoring son. What love so wonderfully expressed. Thank you.” Commenter: Gilly Baillie Talk: Tony Luciani A mother and son's photographic journey through dementia

TED Radio Hour: Approaching With Kindness We often forget to say the words "thank you." But can those two words change how you — and those around you — look at the world? This hour, TED speakers on the power of gratitude and appreciation. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

 

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