Video recommendation 1/2023: Is aging reversable?

Have you ever wondered how long you will live? And if so, how could you change that number to live drastically longer? The science might be in your favor: follow David Sinclair, Australian biologist and professor of genetics at Harvard University, as he shares his research on slowing and reversing the process of aging in mice, and how the same technology may someday be transferable to humans.

Video recommendation week 22/2022:

"Where are you from?"

It's a simple question, one we ask each other all the time. But for Taiye Selasi, it's not so simple. In this elegant, funny talk, Selasi shares a powerful idea: that instead of asking someone where they're from, we should ask where they're a local.

"Because the more places we're local, the more places we're from," Selasi says. "And the more places we're from, the more connected we are."

Video recommendation week 21/2022:

“A seat at the table” isn’t the solution for gender equity

In this Ted Talk, Lilly Singh discusses the need for more than just a seat at the table for gender equity. She discusses how women have been fighting for a seat at the table for years, but the problem is that the table is already set up for men. She argues that instead of fighting for a seat, women need to create their own table. Singh provides examples of how women have already begun to create their own opportunities and platforms, and she urges other women to do the same.

Video recommendation week 20/2022:

How to escape educations death valley

In his talk, "How to Escape Education's Death Valley," Sir Ken Robinson lays out the three principles essential to creating an education system that works for everyone: excellence, equity, and engagement. He argues that our current education system is failing our children because it is based on a factory model of standardized testing and conformity instead of one that fosters creativity, innovation, and individualized learning. To truly education our children, he says, we need to rethink our approach from the ground up.

Video recommendation week 19/2022:

How to Come Up With Good Ideas

In his popular YouTube video, "How to Come Up With Good Ideas," Mark Rober shows viewers how to generate new ideas by thinking outside the box.

This video is an inspiring and practical guide for anyone who wants to learn how to generate new ideas.

Video recommendation week 18/2022:

The magical science of storytelling.

Phillips provides many examples of how he has used storytelling to his advantage in his work as a presentation expert. He also offers some tips on how we can use storytelling to improve our own lives. Overall, Phillips makes a convincing case that storytelling is a powerful tool that we can use to our benefit. His talk is both informative and entertaining, and it is sure to leave his audience wanting more.

Video recommendation week 17/2022:

According to Sarah Potter, there are several things that you weren't taught about making money. For one, you need to be proactive and not wait for opportunities to come to you. Secondly, you need to think about how you can add value to others and not just focus on making money for yourself. Finally, you need to be willing to take risks, because that's often where the biggest rewards are. By following these tips, you can put yourself in a much better position to start making serious money.

Video recommendation week 16/2022:

We all know that poverty is a huge global issue. But it's easy to feel overwhelmed and hopeless in the face of such a huge problem.

Bono offers a hopeful message that we can make even more progress in the fight against poverty. He urges us to focus on what's working and to continue to support effective efforts to help those who are still struggling.

Video recommendation week 15/2022:

In her Ted Talk, "Success, Failure, and the Drive to Keep Creating," Elizabeth Gilbert discusses the ups and downs of the creative life. She talks about how success can be just as scary as failure, and how the only way to keep going is to keep creating. Gilbert is a best-selling author and her talk is both funny and inspiring.

Video recommendation week 14/2022:

"The surprising habits of original thinkers"

In this talk, Adam Grant shares the three surprising habits of original thinkers. First, they're not afraid to be wrong. Second, they're comfortable with conflict. And third, they're always looking for opportunities to improve.

Video recommendation week 13/2022:

According to the U.N there are over 700 mio. people worldwide who live in extreme poverty. Do those people need more or better education? Is minimum wages the solution, better healthcare, mitigate corruptive activities or something else completely?

Video recommendation week 12/2022:

Every Wednesday we feature a video on our blog around personal growth, education, learning, expanding horizons, personal finance, travel and making the world a better place.

This weeks video from Simon Sinek is about the importance of creating the right environment as a leader so that employees feel safe and help each other to build trust and cooperation. Why good leaders make you feel safe.

Video recommendation week 6/22:

Every Wednesday we feature a video on our blog around personal growth, education, learning, expanding horizons, personal finance, travel and making the world a better place.

Have you ever been in a situation where everything went wrong? Lost your keys, forgot where you parked the car, missed the last train, forgot to bring your wallet. In this Ted Talk from Daniel Levitin you will learn what happens in our brain in these situations and ways to avoid them altogether or at least mitigate them.

Video recommendation week 10/22:

Every Wednesday we feature a video on our blog around personal growth, education, learning, expanding horizons, personal finance, travel and/or making the world a better place.

In this Ted Talk Jia Jiang shows you, in an entertaining way, how to overcome your fear of rejection and turn a “no” into a “maybe”.

Video recommendation week 9/2022:

Chieh Huang shows you in this Ted Talk what can happen if your company grows very fast and you fear losing control over the actual work that is been done within your company. You will learn one important puzzle piece on how to become a better leader.

Video recommendation week 8/2022:

Every Wednesday we feature a video on our blog around personal growth, expanding horizons, learning, education, personal finance, travel and/or making the world a better place.

Where does creativity come from and what did people in ancient Greek and Rome believe about the creative process? This Ted Talk from Elizabeth Gilbert sheds light on these questions and offers an interesting perspective to consider in a most entertaining way.

Video recommendation week 7/2022:

Did you know there are 7000 languages spoken around the world? Since 1950 the number of languages has been steadily declining. If this current rate continues, in 100 years from now 90% of all languages will have disappeared. In this Ted Talk from Lera Boroditsky you will learn about the profound differences there are in languages and gain a new perspective on the perception of the world from a linguistic point of view.

Video recommendation week 6/2022:

Every Wednesday we feature a video on our blog around personal growth, expanding horizons, education, learning, personal finance, travel and/or making the world a better place.

This weeks video is one of the most watched Ted Talks ever. With 72M views, it is very likely that you‘ve seen it already, but in case you missed it. Sir Ken Robinson’s: Do schools kill creativity?