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What are the steps Joe Smith suggests for using a single paper towel?
Shake it twelve times, then fold it in half to wipe.
According to Julian Treasure, what should you avoid to communicate effectively, and what
should you embrace?
Avoid go...
TED Talks Questions and Answers
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What are the steps Joe Smith suggests for using a single paper towel?
✔✔Shake it twelve times, then fold it in half to wipe.
According to Julian Treasure, what should you avoid to communicate effectively, and what
should you embrace?
✔✔Avoid gossiping, judging, negativity, complaining, making excuses, lying, and being
dogmatic. Embrace honesty by telling the truth, authenticity by being yourself, integrity by doing
what you say, and love by wishing others well.
In "The Art of Asking," what unique approach did Amanda Palmer take to engage with her
audience, and what question did she pose about fan support?
✔✔She dressed as an eight-foot bride and handed out flowers. She had 25,000 fans supporting
her without charging for music, and she asked, "Instead of making fans pay for music, how can
we let fans pay?"
What are the key points from Dr. Ivan Joseph's talk on building self-confidence?
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,✔✔Persist through failures, like Edison who failed thousands of times and JK Rowling who
faced multiple rejections. Give yourself positive affirmations and praise others for their good
actions. Believe in yourself first, as others won't believe in you unless you do.
According to Pamela Meyer, what are some signs and dynamics of lying?
✔✔Lying is a cooperative act. We outwardly oppose lying but may secretly condone it. Liars
may distance themselves by creating barriers, like referring to someone as "that woman" instead
of by name. Watch out for the "duping delight" smile.
What aspects of life does Logan LaPlante associate with happiness in his "Hackschooling makes
me happy" talk?
✔✔Exercise, proper diet and nutrition, spending time in nature, contributing to society,
maintaining relationships, recreation, managing stress, and spiritual practices.
What does Amy Cuddy suggest about the impact of body language on self-perception and
behavior?
✔✔Our body language not only influences how others perceive us but also affects how we
perceive ourselves. While our minds shape our body language, it works in reverse too—our body
language can shape our minds. Small adjustments can lead to significant changes. "Fake it until
you become it."
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, How does Angela Lee Duckworth define grit, and what does it entail?
✔✔Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance. It involves having a deep love for what
you do and viewing it as a marathon, not a sprint.
What does David Blaine emphasize as crucial in achieving extraordinary feats like holding his
breath for 17 minutes?
✔✔It's all about practice, training, experimenting, and pushing through pain to achieve the best
possible results, whether it's magic tricks or any other skill.
Morgana Bailey - The Danger of Hiding who you are (2/17) ✔✔She came out as a lesbian on her
presentation.
"There are more scary things inside than outside"
Do schools kill creativity? - Sir Ken Robinson (2/18) ✔✔Creativity is just as important as
literacy and we should treat it with the same status.
If you're not prepared to be wrong, you will never come at it with anything original. Kids
nowadays get 'educated out of creativity'.
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