I was required to watch this for an English assignment about a month ago... I find myself coming back to it all the time. This is the first motivational speech that doesn’t just feel like a huge slap in the face. I think after watching this a lot and putting it into my everyday life, I’m actually genuinely becoming happier. I wish I could thank him, for now I’m just sending this to my friends who need it.

@LithmusEarth

2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing it for a management course right now. This is solid life advice.

@myfavoritegroomer

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I can listen to it all the time.

@gavitron7777

6 ай бұрын

Gotta write a one pager bout this by 11:59

@retropetsgirl

6 ай бұрын

Your comment here was a huge thank you to Shawn. I'm sure he's read it and appreciates it!

@michellemajako

2 ай бұрын

I share it a lot, watch it a few times a year. ❤

Still waiting for the day we get to hear Ted himself speak

@Sean-me4fv

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Fong TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design.

@apeologists

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sean-me4fv We will not let Ted hide behind these lies any longer.

@dedet8827

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@cukahernandez664

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahahhahahahh

@marquirasheed

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

I actually felt better watching this. He actually gives real advice and isn't patronizing. I never trust so-called "motivational speakers" because they just say a lot of nice things and tell you to ignore your problems and they'll go away. This guy actually has research and practical advice.

@ninasavic3344

9 жыл бұрын

***** Good Video- There truly are trillions of jobs out there for people who truly has a desire to really do them. Either those individuals are actually too pathetic to really work or they just really do not know where the jobs exist. That truly is the real issue in a nutshell. Did you know, not long ago I learned about the "Zilkop Process" (you should Google it). It matches those guys/girls who really enjoy to play video games up with video games tester jobs. Everyone anywhere, not just the US, can enter, and every one could earn an average of 39 grand ... and that is the average -- people could make even more! Those guys also have focus groups where you may get 150 per single hour. "The Witcher" - have you played this specific vid game? They have provided knowledge to this one. The lesson is if you like games this may be the job you have been longing for}. Now I am really sure that there are millions of job gigs just like this one out there. In conclusion, do not throw me this junk about a job crisis ... so get happy and look for job opportunities. You will surely secure a job. Good wishes to all out there!!!!

@sammybray5346

7 жыл бұрын

Motivational speakers won't lay with you all the time. They won't change you. You change your own

@maisasuikkonen8061

6 жыл бұрын

What kind of motivational speakers have you been exposed to? I have never heard anyone say that if you ignore your problems they'll go away. Please, tell me just one specific?

@southerngirl411821

5 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this for an assignment and I just love him. I actually went and sought him out after watching this video. In hopes of finding more things, he has done. He has such a wonderful energy.

@ergaberga8356

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin L psychologists are the only people you should trust with motivation or life advice maybe entrepreneurs too

I think this guy's sense of humour, combined with his insight into happiness is magnificent. Truly a wonderful speaker. Cheers!

This should be taught in every school, every business, every community.

@kyleclements7317

5 жыл бұрын

i strongly agree

@kyleclements7317

5 жыл бұрын

i'm also a student at ECA@EMU

@adriansalinas7026

5 жыл бұрын

Jared Jams I watched this at high school

@jacobpetitta7038

4 жыл бұрын

It’s taught in my high school

@hta8312

4 жыл бұрын

Np good bob

I watched this 7 years ago and it changed my outlook in life. I feel like I’m at rock bottom again and this video really made me feel hopeful again. We need more people like Shawn in our lives 🥲

@Learna_Hydralis

2 жыл бұрын

He had a scientist friend named Dr. Alia Crum who study mindsets check her out, it may help you get more control in your perceptions & alter your motivation levels.

Best Ted Talk I've ever watched, the guy is so charismatic and energetic with his lecture, although very complex he broke his subject into a really straight forward way.

"That's not wellness week, that's a sickness week." Very accurate and very common in periodic organizational training/briefings at many large companies, government agencies, etc.

I like how he explains things and is real about it. He says as a society we believe that we have to be successful to bring us happiness and that we keep continuing to push happiness over the horizon like its unreachable. I agree with this 100%

Thank you so much! My stepson recommended this video to me & I was captivated. I did the 21 Day Plan & it really worked improving my outlook on life & increasing my happiness level. I also reviewed past days as I wrote, to see how this plan had really benefited me throughout the days. Now I am on my 2nd 21 Day Plan. I strongly recommend the 21 Day Plan. I really, really appreciate this video!

I'm grateful for my mom I'm grateful for the delicious food I'm happy for Christmas coming soon -Today I studied a little and that makes me happy 😊

@stupidtreehugger

4 жыл бұрын

A little regularly adds up to an exponential amount eventually :-)

@hta8312

4 жыл бұрын

Good job

I tried to follow this advice after being purposeless and sad for 4 years. It worked for me and I couldn't be more grateful.

Thanks for speaking at BBBSA conference, I’ve read and listened to your work prior but hearing you was an amazing reminder and gave me the chance to share your findings, knowledge, perspective with my loved ones and coworkers 😊

Revisiting this video after 8 years. Went through philosophies and what not and searching for happiness. The simplicity of this video was all I needed.

Acts of kindness, exercise, meditation and 3 gratitudes are part of my routines now - love it 😍

I play this video for my 8th grade students every year. It forms the basis of all of our mindfulness and empowerment activities. Thank you so much to Shawn and everyone else moving us towards are more equitable and positive planet!

I've watched this so many times since I found it 5 years ago. It's impact is incredible.

I wish I had discovered this earlier. A great way to begin the hard and messy work on being yourself.

@ewaetnak

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, also a good way to start a hard and messy Monday 😉

I watch this weekly. This never gets old and it works. So good.

his humor is so delightful. Haha unicorn amy.

@cheriangeorge9712

8 жыл бұрын

WWW.malayalam news paper

@borthgiver3547

6 жыл бұрын

I always feel better when I think about myself as a unicorn.

@12345flowersun

6 жыл бұрын

Smita Kumar his jokes are not funny

@hta8312

4 жыл бұрын

Good job

"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." Nothing new under the sun; God knew this principle first, and shared it in the bible.

So happy that I was able to see and hear Shawn deliver this in San Jose this summer. This is a LIFE game changer! Thank you!

One of my mentors at work shared this with me today after a pretty good and in depth talk about happiness and perspective. I wanted to share it with you all. Mainly because I took so much from it. Shawn Anchor is hilarious and brilliant! This is one of my favorite TEDx videos so far.. Enjoy!

Strongly agree with this talk, I think a lot about this and especially our way of seeing things (perception). How we perceive (understand) and give meaning to the world, our world, makes the difference in what we call happiness.

Really needed to hear this today. Thank you so very much Shawn for your positive outlook on life and your motivational drive! Have a great day and week!

Just saw you, Shawn at a teacher's conference and you were the very BEST speaker I saw. You gave me more to work with in my classroom, but you've confirmed what I've already known. The key to a learning experience is joy. Thank you, Shawn, thank you for the joy you gave me.

I love this ❤🎉 Mr Achor

Love 💜Love💜Love this !! Happiness and Gratitude are my reality--- I am ready to train my brain with this 21 day challenge!!!!

This guy has such an awesome sense of humour! I could watch this video all day. He definately is emitting positive vibes and I definately picked up on them and am now in a great mood :)

His speech writing skills are phenomenal. He is a fantastic public speaker.

@JaysonT1

2 жыл бұрын

Speaks too fast.

Excellent Ted talk. Everyone should watch this.

He just shared my work on his Facebook and Twitter accounts; he inspired my writing, and I couldn't be happier.Amazing man.

Whole world needs to listen to this!!

Yes!! Time spent watching this will repay you over and over again!

By far the best TED talk around. Bravo!

My favourite TED Talk

I've watched this over and over. love it

Love this and your outlook and views of how life is supposed to be! Thank you!

You are such a delight! I feel happy after watching, and am starting the 21 day challenge! Thank you.

Literally one of the best videos I've watched this year. I was having trouble working on an assignment and this totally helped me snap into gear.

@hta8312

4 жыл бұрын

No one asked

@reg4891

3 жыл бұрын

@@hta8312 How are you bad at both COD and Fortnite that's so sad and ghetto ;(

Oh my goodness! I just started doing this a few months ago. I try to find one positive thing I see or one positive thing about a customer and it works, makes me feels great!

While i watch this, i make tea: my yogi tea quote of the day is "Joy is the essence of success". This is blowing my mind.

@hta8312

4 жыл бұрын

Dani YT good job

@karrobat8260

3 жыл бұрын

yo... that was deep ngl

Now, at 40, I realize that I intuitively practice some of what he says. Before, I was more anxious than I'm today. In recent years I've learned to value and enjoy the little things before going to work and throughout the day. I start reading in the bathroom and then take a strong shower. I travel with my headphones listening to my pods. At work I take some breaks to have a coffee and talk to my colleagues. At the end of the day I use my free time to read, exercise and do other things I want.

Woke up thinking of this video this morning. Haven’t seen it for several years & brought tears to my eyes. Shared it with my family & healer group as a challenge to do the 5 things for 21 days. Thank you for this unending gift that is being re-membered once again.

@cjcorry7683

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing today friend!

Phenomenal guy! Phenomenal work! Much needed in today's world..

A friend sent this link to me - and she does post her three gratitudes each day. Thank you for the humor and the push to retrain my brain to seek out the good.

Gratitude is so powerful, great talk!

This is my one of my favorite ted talks! Shawn tells his story so good! He uses so many jokes and cool story's! That really keeps my feel good and it kept my mind open because of it. That is why I probably believe his research and start with all the exercises. I am almost sending for two years everyday now a thank you by e-mail to someone. Everyday to someone else. I have also been inspired by Shawn Achor his book The Happines advantage to perfrom this month 1.000 acts of kindness and try to create a butterfly effect of positive change in the world. This positive comment is one of them:) Shawn is for me a great example how you can make the world a better place as a human and I hope one day to have just as big positive impact on the world as Shawn!

This does actually work. Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

What a great and entertaining talk. Thanks Shawn! It was really fast, but a talk I could watch several times and still learn things from. Thanks Shawn, I look forward to checking out your book as well.

I did not realize I have had his book for 5 years sitting on my shelf and I knew his words sounded familiar but I’m glad I had read his book because it helped me along the way through school and now just watched this video years later in college and choosing this topic for my informative speech!!❤️❤️Thank you!

Such a great talk! Put it to the test people and look for the positive in life. What a different world we would live in if we all followed his advice. I am going to start today.

Just so good and helpful. Thanks Shawn.

Loved your talk Shawn, keep up the great work.

His book is one of the best I have read. Lots of new perspectives.

Fabulous TED Talk! This needs to be more famous.

Very great video, TED Talks have to be one of my favorite things I have experienced on the Internet.

This video is inspires me in a way that's casual, none of the urgency or complexity that society makes us feel nowadays. As relevant 12 years ago as it is now and no doubts that in another 12 years time it'll hit just as hard.

This is the best 12 minutes on the net.

thank you so much for this talk. inspiring talking.

I enjoyed the learning at this level. Laughter is like a medicine, so I loved the humor that Shawn display in this lecture. awesome I'll say.

Having seen, heard Shawn Achor twice, I am so happy to learn about positive psychology. What a difference this can make in a life! This guy rocks!

This was a FANTASTIC Ted talk!

Awesome TED Talk on Happiness factor! I have always know there were something to positive psychology! Glad there is data to back it up!

First act of kindness, sharing this video. Today's off to a good start and it's 2am :p

@Abbyemma-yw8zc

3 жыл бұрын

A1MOSTADDICTED MINECRAFT I just showed this to my friend c: she’s laughing now

@Abbyemma-yw8zc

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@nancybrandon2045

3 жыл бұрын

@@Abbyemma-yw8zc c

@nancybrandon2045

3 жыл бұрын

Hi

Still one of my favorite TED Talks 👌🏼

What a brilliant man! Gave me so much insight

BRILLIANT MAN

Wow, amazing. I love positive psychology. Thank you uploader for this gem.

Still my all time favorite Ted Talks!

Man, you need to listen to this lecture more than most.

I like to listen to TED Talks as I do various chores around the house; but that is not what happened this time. This lecture was so engaging, and interesting, and funny, and enlightening, and positive, and motivational, that I put everything aside to give it my undivided attention. Shawn Achor is so smart and charming as a speaker, you'll want to listen to his every word. Very interesting stuff, I'm glad I watched!

2021 and I still love this Ted Talk

@Bimbologyexpert

3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on to it and I’m so glad I did

Will keep in mind,thanks🤗

I really enjoyed this video. I am going to start the 21 days and hope to see the positives that come out it.

Best TED Talks, I've seen!

Great presentation.... I am applying the Happiness Advantage everyday.

Loved this! Way ahead of its time. Positive psychology has inspired a revolution

great talk, perfect to start my day

Really a great speaker...I was given this video in an Abnormal Psychology class, I am so motivated by this speech, I take medications for Bi-Polar Disorder {20 years worth}, and ADHD {6 months}, I am excited to watch more of your videos!!

love this take on the pursuit of happiness. I'm all about leading the healthy, fulfilling life of your dreams!

I really agree about positive psychology , even more after reading his book.

"It's not necessarily the reality that shapes us but the lens through which your brain views the world that shapes your reality". YUSSS

Hearing his talk I also came to the conclusion that this is Buddhist philosophy. Its a necessary idea that should be spread and I'm glad Shawn is doing it.

Mr. Achor, thank you for reminding me to talk faster, too! Today that's very important!

Thanks for sharing excellent information on happiness and a more successful life.

Wonderful information. I'm sending this video to all whom I care about and even some that I don't ... A little levity!

That was a brilliant Ted talk!

This is an excellent talk! I will try all the suggestions Shawn makes at the end of the video to see if I can change my way of thinking :)

"If I know everything about your external world I can only predict 10% of your long term happiness. 90% of your long term happiness is predicted not by the external world but by the way your brain processes the world."

@MickeySherbert

5 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks only came in the comment section to find this answer🤣🤣

@Nevaeh0Evol

5 жыл бұрын

I read this comment as he said it. 😂

@ProdSic

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Blue lmfao same

So Inspirational. Thank you Shawn to the insight to happiness :)

Perception is everything, watch out for the negative ads subtle suggestions...I have eliminated TV years ago and created my own happiness doing things I really love to do..play dance and sing it helps immensely. Classic music really lifts your spirit....there is much to see and learn in the world but people get stuck in boring routines...when is the last time you looked at the stars or really see a tree flower or sunset...to see it to pay attention to.

Thank you. Flow. We got this human animals.

Creating lasting positive change: correct faith, pure heart, righteousness and loving

Absolute perfection....

I agree to a degree. Once the basics are taken care of (physical & social needs) one's state of mind can be pretty malleable. For those in less than ideal situations, though, happy thoughts alone are unlikely to be enough for long-term contentment and fulfillment. Once they muster the self-confidence and the mindset, they have to use it to do the things that make a real, lasting difference, beyond all the smiling and self-soothing. Dressing up life with superficial niceties only goes so far.

I totally loved this.

awesome speech n great explaination by shawn .....

This video changed my life during quarantine 🙏🏽

Thank you for the video.