Watching Sarah Lewis’ Ted talk on embracing the ‘near win’ has starting me thinking about failure. Failure is such a negative term, so if I change the way I perceive it and see at as not quite winning, or not quite ‘getting there’ will this change the way I approach the task the next time I attempt it? Will I be more inclined to try again, in the hope that I do better?
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Sometimes personal development takes a back seat when other tasks take priority.
At those times I like to find short TED talks that provide motivation, information or inspiration.
Here are a selection of great 3 minute talks when time is short.
Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days
Mark Bezos: A life lesson from a volunteer firefighter
Terry Moore: How to tie your shoes
Kamal Meattle: How to grow fresh air
Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you
Richard St. John: 8 secrets of success