Tag Archives: ted

So you say you don’t have enough time?

Posted on November 26, 2023 by nomadoftheuniverse

It’s not that you don’t have enough time; you are unreasonable with the time you have. Invest more time in the things that light you up and make you forget about time altogether. From here, time will be a servant … Continue reading →

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Five Hindrances – going beyond emptiness

Posted on May 8, 2021 by nomadoftheuniverse

I have recently watched this talk on five hindrances to self-mastery by Master Shi Heng Yi. I read about Five Hindrances, a concept new to me – desire, anger, restlessness and worry, sloth, torpor and boredom and doubt (I memorised … Continue reading →

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How to give and receive love, starting now – Barbara Fredrickson’s TED talk

Posted on August 26, 2017 by nomadoftheuniverse

This short video is a great summary of a 6 week positive psychology course I am taking on Coursera currently. It’s fascinating how Fredrickson redefines what love is – see below. Giving and receiving love is vital for our well … Continue reading →

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Megan Feldman on forgiveness in an unforgiving world #TEDtalks #happiness

Posted on October 31, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

Another fascinating talk from the Science of Happiness programme on edX. Megan Feldman looks at the act of not forgiving, of holding to one’s grudges as an act of committing violence, to oneself or the world. What impact does non forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Emilie Wapnick: why some of us don’t have one true calling #happiness

Posted on October 24, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

I’ve just discovered that my search for one passion, one big goal, one purpose my whole life was futile and unnecessary. I am not lost, I am just different. Suddenly all limits are removed and everything is possible. This is … Continue reading →

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This week’s happiness recipe- do nothing, listen to Spotify and watch James Altucher’s TED talk

Posted on March 14, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

This week 3 things have been helping me to stay happy. Here they are. Brilliant post by Swati Desai on The Importance Of Doing Nothing does not appeal to me just because I am lazy 🙂  Often staying still and letting things go (this, too, shall … Continue reading →

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Ted talk- How to make hard choices by Ruth Chang

Posted on January 31, 2015 by nomadoftheuniverse

An amazing, life changing, eye opening Ted talk that I want to share with you. Let Ruth Chang, the first Chinese philosopher who is also a woman that I encounter, change your perspective on hard life choices.

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George Monbiot On Career Advice

Posted on July 21, 2013 by nomadoftheuniverse

I am going through a massive career change. I am trying to change what I do from corporate to impact. I am guided by the amazing Escape Manifesto, and still it’s not easy. Lots of stuff to figure out on … Continue reading →

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14 Most Powerful Ted Talks For Disruptive Career Change

Posted on June 3, 2013 by nomadoftheuniverse

If you are trying to radically change what you do (I am at the moment) or are thinking about it, this playlist should provide the ideas and inspiration. If you are an overnight success story or not, keep trying! How … Continue reading →

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