The takeaway: -Destroy nervousness in order to focus -Destroy nervousness by taking attention off negative things and worries, and place it on neutral things -Stop looking to future success, look to the now -Focus on one thing, and do it really really well -Play to your strengths -Make a dont-do list Loved her line "...and still today, I can remember that smell of lead and loneliness." Reveals what it takes to be the best! At the end of the day it is not the remarkably insightful which become the world champions, it is the determined and focused.

@dipanjansaha8399

5 жыл бұрын

Well Summarized

@nhimai1735

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rodschmidt8952

5 жыл бұрын

Only from time to time, stop looking to future goals and look to the now. Actually, I would say our sense of future and present time should not binary but a continuum: there are long-term goals and short-term goals, and goals for every timespan you can name; so you can look from the far future (let's go to Mars) to the nearer future (let's launch this rocket) to the more immediate future (let's assemble these components).

@aqua123670

5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@mohammedshadab769

5 жыл бұрын

Why not to do list

she looks like she could light a candle by staring at it

@mattharris2398

6 жыл бұрын

lol love it

@morpheus6749

6 жыл бұрын

No.

@Mohannad192

5 жыл бұрын

Looks like she's gonna fart

@morpheus6749

5 жыл бұрын

No, I said.

@coolymanman7

5 жыл бұрын

@@morpheus6749 Yes.

I really love the rhythm and tone of this speaker. Peaceful and confident.

Her point about removing the goal to understand the work in the moment rather than imagining the future is brilliant, as is her second point that if we don't stay focused in the present then we are chasing what we are not, and what we don't have, and our time erodes and our future is stolen from us.

@christinabengtsson9665

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Walter for a sharp summary! //Christina

@jaglinuxmint

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much,

@mclaren6707

Жыл бұрын

Tyvm

@Mrs.Graceqmri

Жыл бұрын

I took great value in this

@ramyatamminedi626

Жыл бұрын

Very articulately put! 🙌

Great speech. Christina is like a highly trained Bond villain.

@tekNyiekan

5 жыл бұрын

ArtJourneyUK yes yes yes and yes... I kept getting that vibe throughout her presentation. Love her accent though...

@navehsteiner3736

5 жыл бұрын

Omg funniest comment of the year

@mumtazmerchant2257

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right...I can just see her skewering Bond with her glare...

@dervlamurphy1236

4 жыл бұрын

ArtJourneyUK that's perfect!!

@rafaelferes4362

4 жыл бұрын

This comment is pure gold

I'll come back to this video within a year with great change in myself.

@Arcticninja123

2 жыл бұрын

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I love her Swedish cadence and tone. It's hypnotic.

@rodschmidt8952

5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see her in the kitchen, bork bork bork

@walterblack8127

4 жыл бұрын

My neighbor sounds exactly like her. Why do Swedes all speak English with that lilting rhythm?

@smendes2004

4 жыл бұрын

@@rodschmidt8952 I'd like to see you in the kitchen as well...

@rodschmidt8952

4 жыл бұрын

@@smendes2004 I'd share a kitchen with her

@SubhaSadiq

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

I have experienced the feeling of focus. One day I was studying in library in my University, after I finish solving a hard problem, for just a moment, maybe less than one second, I forget where I am, and i forget what is the time, and forget my friends who come along with me. Soon after that, everything recovers, however, I still remember that strange feeling.

@acufssdz12

2 жыл бұрын

You were, momentarily, catapulted into the blissful state of "flow", my friend.

@SofiaMariaVona

2 жыл бұрын

💚😍

@wisteria1739

2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@englishscreenshot2536

Жыл бұрын

oh gr8🔥🔥

@hamdansyed5772

Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful moment that would have been :)

Ok, am I the only one who just LOVES her accent and intonation ??

Her tempo of speech and her attitude made me focused on the content she was delivering. Just like her shooting career, this was a well-trained speech.

Lets all stop and appreciate the brilliance of the script

@lol_devyn3439

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Very well written

@rodschmidt8952

5 жыл бұрын

Well written AND well spoken. She uses pauses very well. And of course she has excellent body language and poise

@Anon221BC

5 жыл бұрын

Written with focus i guess.

@miracle_worker3270

5 жыл бұрын

@@Anon221BC good one

@minddivesounds5730

3 жыл бұрын

@@rodschmidt8952 Totally agree - a well written script is useless, if delivered poorley!

Great. She is talking like an artist, though she is an athlete. Her chosen every word precisely flame inspiration .

@christinabengtsson1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sharma - glad to have you in my "focus network" 🌿

@holdencampos3949

3 жыл бұрын

Nahh

@Adhammohammad9672

Жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson1 U r mesmerizing and gorgeous

"Focus is about choosing the right thought among thousands of thoughts"

7:23 "Focus is simply about choosing the right thought among thousands of thoughts."

" No to-do list" is brilliant Cristina. It makes my mind and neurons revolve in full looping around themselves.

She's so calm and focused that makes me feel relaxed Thank you for the points

She deserved a standing ovation

This superb speech reminds me of the story by Chuang Tzu (although the speaker may not agree with me): "When an archer fires just for the sake of it, is in possession of the whole of his skill. If he's firing in order to win a bronze buckle, becomes anxious. If the prize is of gold, he becomes blinded or sees two marks... He has lost his mind! His ability has not changed. But he's riven by the prize. He's worried, thinks more of winning than of firing... And the need of winning steals his power".

@christinabengtsson1

4 жыл бұрын

I agree totally! Thank you for getting the essence of my words ✌️

@joshlicht1359

4 жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson1 Nice.

@dasaanudasi

4 жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson1 : It reminds me, of the story from the Srimad-Bhagavatam: when Arjuna (from Bhagavad-Gita; the most faros archer): is at the sayambhu ceremony. In ancient days, a sayambu; was the way a prince won His queen. Usually involving an, almost possible target. This case; a fish, spinning on a wheel; looking at the target through a reflection in water. He did it, the same way as Christine: by totally focusing on the eye of the target. He hit His mark and won the beautiful Queen Drupadi. A story every Indian knows. The problem, she states very well. I'm afraid that getting bombarded by all these chenilles: nano particles (in the vaccines, chemtrails & food), all designed, I'm afraid to say. Is what is robbing us, from our natural abilities. Contacting: that-space, internal consciousness; and even more wonderful abilities, beyond our imagination. Consciousness alignment. Not technological misalignment. A wonderful, inspiring presentation: and you are so confident and beautiful.

@jaglinuxmint

3 жыл бұрын

@@dasaanudasi very well said Maharaj ji

@jaglinuxmint

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment taught me a very valuable lesson I needed in the moment. My mind is clear now. Thank you so much.

her voice is so calming

I liked the calmness she displayed, while speaking.

1.worry/insecurity 2.not working on what we already know but working on what we want to achieve 3.frustated for not having time solution: 1. focus is the ability to choose the right thought among thousands of thoughts distinguish disturbing thoughts from not disturbing thoughts a not disturbing thought knocks out all disturbing thoughts eg:leaf,belt etc 2. stop focusing on goal but focus on the process to achieve when we focus too much on our goals our focus is constantly on the future not on what needs to be done now focus is not about becoming something new or better but is about functioning exactly well as we already are & understanding that this is enough for both general happiness and great achievements 3. do one thing at a time(more possibilities there is more to refrain from) reach inner core which doesn't require constant feedback as a reward(here you have deep contentment) maintain a not to do list

@vamsikrishna9375

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@stheday1

4 жыл бұрын

Nice summary. Thanks

@garcand

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@huberylyn6348

4 жыл бұрын

sum ups great

@souravguharoy7977

3 жыл бұрын

very nice summary, ty.

"Focus, this vital force that brings out the best in us and others, something this world so greatly deserves..." i absolutely loved this talk.

Can you imagine being able to laser focus on one thing until you finish it? that's a superpower.

From my prospective, I summarized it differently for myself: 1. Distinguish what is disturbing 1. You are good enough - as a person to do what you need to do. 2. You are good enough - as a person to be proud of. Others: -It’s normal to behave differently, especially when the world has changed a lot. -Focus on one thing, and do it really really well -Play to your strengths

**All my notes regarding with Christina** Focus is choosing the one, right thought among thousands of thoughts. 1. Notice disturbing thoughts and separate them from the "not disturbing" thoughts. Neutral thoughts like a lamp or a dot. 2. Focus is knowing that we already are and understanding this is already enough for both happiness and great achievements. 3. The more possibilities, the more there is to refrain from. Make a Not-To-Do List, and your brain will automatically shift in focus 4. Learn to direct our attention inwards, to our inner core. To that which doesn’t need a constant response. *Her other speech video* 2:13 It's all about the thoughts you think, why you think them, and to ignore the distracting thoughts. 3:38 Why we lose focus. Outer and Inner distractions 4:20. 6:28 Find out what is important, and what is not important. Find out your core identity and stick to that. 6:57 Focus on the process, and on the long term. 8:50 See how much we don't need. 9:40 4 Tips -- 1. Sharpen your mind and Mark your distractions. 2. Reinforce your ability to ignore them. 3. Find your inner core identity, what's important for you. 4. Decide what Not To Do. Make a Not-To-Do List.

@christinabengtsson9665

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@kartikphadale1067

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson9665 Thank you for the great TED talk! It really cleared up a lot of things about focus. But I didn't understand the inner focus point. Is meditation an example of it? Could you please elaborate?

It's 3rd April, 2020.. I am coming back here in 5 years with my speech on TEDx Talk and becoming a man enough to prove my inner instinct. Wish me a good luck to bring change in myself and this world.

Choosing the right thought at the moment is the most well-defined what the focus is.

@christinabengtsson9665

Жыл бұрын

Dear Fauzann, you certainly got the essence of my words - they are very well selected :) Regards from Christina

@fauzannrifai

Жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson9665 thank you so much, your words is so beautiful ✨

The only reason why i watched entire 15 minutes was that I wanted to train myself to focus for 15 minutes. Good job Christina, we made it!

@christinabengtsson9665

2 жыл бұрын

Hurray Lukasz - we actually made it! I am impressed :)

I’ve been watching ted talks all month and this is one of the best ones I’ve come across. The advice she gives is some of the best I’ve ever heard.

She is extremely calm and focused.

How is she that good at speaking I mean those expressions are flawless!

@christinabengtsson9665

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I do select words quite well. I think before I speak :) Thank you for encouraging words //Christina

"Embrace the ability you have within yourself to be able to see the value of a small autumn leaf playing in the wind." 🍂 Great speech! It's all about the present moment 🙌

This woman’s passion is beautiful and inspiring. Love that she emphasizes this essential message about focus without bashing younger generations.

"It is not so much about prioritizing than prioritizing away". "How to live life without constant feedback (social media) from others". Thank you, Christina, for the amazing and empathetic talk.

Her voice is incredible!

@ahmedhafez3758

3 жыл бұрын

yes, because she was focused.

The best explanation about Focus that I heard. Eliminate disturbing thoughts, one focus at a time, forget new and better thoughts for now. Focus on your inner core, with your innate skill (learn, listen, empathize). Focus on the here now and not the future. List not-to-do list and refrain from it. You don't need an immediate response. We have to control the pressure intensity of activities of the society and not the activities of the society have to control us. These are the core of Focus.

@christinabengtsson1

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Alberto, Thank you for seeing the essence of my words and for seeing the value of focus. You conclude my speech and Focus with excellence - well done. I send you warm regards from Sweden, Christina

@albertobarriga4309

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson1 Your presentation at TED was very high level. I appreciate your comment here. I'm from Brazil. Thankful.

She’s talking about meditation without using the word “meditation”. Amazing talk!

@herrweiss2580

Жыл бұрын

If she does ‘meditate’ in order to achieve said ‘focus’, she should’ve mentioned it.

@matheus.premananda

Жыл бұрын

@@herrweiss2580 I don’t know if you’re familiar with meditation… but what I meant is that focus and some other similar skills are the basis of meditation. :)

@bladbbbb927

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too.

The fact that she's so focused makes her speech great.

Is this what a guardian angel sounds like?? Cause her voice had the same intensity as a warm blanket on a chilly afternoon

@christinabengtsson1

3 жыл бұрын

Love your comment 🌿 Warm regards from Sweden //Christina

This is perhaps one of the best talk on focus.

Had tears of happiness in my eyes while watching this. Simply one of the best Ted talk ever.!

great speech..living in this moment staying focused without worrying about the result is the key to achieve your goal....

@itdepends8103

2 жыл бұрын

That's what Lord Shree Krishna spoke to Arjuna in Geeta

It’s scary how true her predictions have become

Making a "Not to Do" List... That's just crazy enough to work! ("Do not Binge for more than an hour on Ted Talks when you are supposed to be writing or working." Gotta try that tomorrow.

Christina Bengtsson you are a true inspiration to all those fortunate enough to have made contact with you. Focus is a dying art that we have a responsibility to restore and pass on to this and future generations. I feel so lucky to have "met" you today via Ted and KZread. Thank you so much Christina.

Im going to change my life after this. Be more present. Be more here. And be absorbed to what is important.

@morpheus6749

6 жыл бұрын

lol

@divykala169

5 жыл бұрын

lol Have you changed your life yet?

@soulreaperichig0

5 жыл бұрын

How is it going?

@rodschmidt8952

5 жыл бұрын

And find those autumn leaves to look at

@devserendipity3063

4 жыл бұрын

So did you do it?

I love the way she speaks. It is so calming and soothing to listen to her. I am someone with very low attention span but I was able to listen to her without much distraction.

Her hand movements are off the chain!!! I rarely listen to a Tedx talk twice...

She has great control over herself that you can recognise from her word to word sentence to sentence, focus lady love you ♥️🤗🥇🎯

I like her manner of speaking.. it is better than the others.

@certoipus

5 жыл бұрын

hehe, for me its horrible, she's like a robot :D

@devynescatell8906

3 жыл бұрын

Great speech. Christina is like a highly trained Bond villain.

@willegg8436

3 жыл бұрын

Ddude she’s so relaxing wtf

This lady should teach acting. She is a natural. What a great presentation.

I created a new playlist and named it "Me" and saved all inspiring videos .. without watching and I kept doing that. Today as I skipped going to library. Decided to watch.. As she said we only thinking about future and not working on today's work. As Buddha said without worrying about future and thinking about past, focus on this moment nd work!!!

This was an interesting video and three ways of our brain getting distractions. The key fact from there for me is the separation of distracting thoughts from the other. Focus is like a muscle, we need to train it. Before I though that just knowing about will be supportive but remember that "thought" without an action is like a bird in the cage. Looks good but won't travel the world.

The statement "Focus is simply choosing the right though among thousands of thoughts" is really connecting with me because often when the time comes to execute, I though about not being good enough or not doing the right thing and many other things but I've also experienced times when I don't think of anything else but the task at hand and I can remember those times as productive and enjoyable. Focus by choosing the right though is a simple task but very hard to do.

I feel that her way in speaking is amazing and simple

@christinabengtsson9665

2 жыл бұрын

Simplicity - thank you Mohamed!

Focus: a skill that the world is in need more than ever!

I adore this speech. I love you from the bottom of my heart. Now, I am struggling with my studying and my work. I spend hours on thinking every day. I think about my future and my life and the list goes on. But, I realised that I didn't pay my attention at present what I must do now.. After watching her talk I made a change. Just setting my sights on what I must do now, not think anymore. Love her. Wish all best things to her and people.

@kartoffeldrucker

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Are you doing fine ?

I Love this woman!!

The way u speak itself proved how focused personality u r & how well u apply it in ur life.. Thanks for a better glimpse of what focus is..

My new HERO.

This talk and the presenter speech is incredible. One of the best I ever have seen.

@j.macjordan9779

5 жыл бұрын

I agree; it was a great speech, but her total presentation was almost an exercise in focus...her presentation was relaxing, hypnotic even. A combination of voice and gesture, and the repetition, pulling back to the moment of her taking the winning shot. Definitely well planned and well delivered.

@rodschmidt8952

5 жыл бұрын

what presenter speech???

@jacquiharris9806

5 жыл бұрын

Me too.

“The light in oneself “a book by Krishnamurti exactly what she says.great speech thanks

Beautiful autumn leaves playing in the wind.

I am going to watch this video every day until the next week to understand and memorize these and to see this beautiful lady.

@christinabengtsson9665

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kemal, what a great comment! Thank you - I will send you an extra thought every day until next week then :) Christina

@kemalunal4776

2 жыл бұрын

You are the best, thank you!

This is an amazing talk. Had to keep stopping it to write down lots of quotes to keep this in mind.

Great talk and delivery, loved her delivery and.....focus!

I am just like a small autumn leaves playing in the wind. Lovely!

@christinabengtsson9665

Жыл бұрын

Juan, thank you - yes, I enjoy bringing in perfection and art also into the words I chose - very glad that you see the essence in focus and in my work. I believe our world is in (urgent) need of focus - it will be my mission to help coming generations to learn how to protect this innate skill :) //Christina, Sweden

I have never come across a more articulate and methodical understanding of how to focus.

@christinabengtsson9665

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Riston - I appreciate your words and I am glad you get the essence of mine! Christina

I like her accent and the way she speaks. One of the best Tedx talks. 🙏🏻

This is the most engaging talk I have ever seen in my life.

Focus - choosing the right thought among the 1000

One of the best TedxTalks I would say.Hats off!

@christinabengtsson9665

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, thank you for your words Wisteria and for encouraging me and my mission on helping people reclaiming their focus - globally! Glad you saw the depth of the speech, Warm regards Christina

It was like three self help books in one talk. Awesome

This is one of the most enlightening TED Talks that I have ever watched. I have always struggled with focusing. Understanding how the mind works is really helpful for me to be more aware of what steps to take once the disturbing thought come up!

thank you Christina Bengtsson and TEDx talks

I am grateful that I landed on this video by accident. Thinking to myself that it was going to be a waste of my time. I stand corrected. Always looking into the future that I see myself in has been keeping me distracted from building it in the present moment. I really needed this.

A TED talk meant to be savoured.

Thanks Christina for this Ted talk, very relevant and informative! I used to lack focus and my energy level was always like low... one thing that really helped me was the Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac... written for procrastinators (which I was) but tremendously helped me in regaining my focus.

@wanjikunganga3676

5 жыл бұрын

Annie Blogger thank you for sharing this💖

@jaglinuxmint

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dear

One of my favorites of many years of watching!

Highlights for me: 1. The ability to choose the right thought amongst thousands of thoughts. 2. The higher the number of options, the more to refrain from. 3. You already are at the core of your being.

wow! "Focus is what brings the best out of us and the others... what the world deserves!" what a compelling and strong way to finish your talk Christina... my respect to you and this amazing talk

@christinabengtsson9665

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Susana for seeing the essence of my work and of my words - makes me very glad

Well said! There is no life in the past and in the future. Life is only in the now. And energy flows in the direction of focus.

@salmankhan-yw8oc

6 жыл бұрын

lucky adeloye Dandapani!

@LeBrow420

6 жыл бұрын

What about the leaning from the past and vision the future?

@morpheus6749

6 жыл бұрын

You just contradicted yourself. If there is a "flow" then there is *necessarily* a past AND a future. FAIL.

@cappsbriley

5 жыл бұрын

Morpheus such an odd man

@abbyammo9638

5 жыл бұрын

There is a life in the future. Through the Lord Jesus Christ who loves you and gave his life for you to cleanse your sins, you can inherit eternal life and after death have eternal peace, joy, love and everything that we are not even aware that we need. Jesus Loves you believe in him. Read the Bible😁😊❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

I love this woman’s speaking style, this is one of the best Ted talk’s I’ve listened to

I appreciate the concoction of the entire episode and the magnificent speech of this woman.

What a brilliant talk, I'm so glad i came across this. It's full of quotables and wisdom you can apply in your life with immediate effect. If you struggle with remaining focused, I highly recommend listening to this talk the first thing in the morning and persisting with this ritual until the message is seared into your subconscious!

@pratikshagarode3669

5 жыл бұрын

I really watch this in the morning before making my to do list and also 'no to do list' and sometimes before going to the bed too. It it benefiting me very much. I too highly recommend this to everyone.

@sepehr101

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the way you have appreciated this talk, cheers!

Great speech on to avoid attachment to results and focus on execution

I come back to watch this video so many times. She is such a great speaker

@christinabengtsson9665

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - your words makes me very glad A K //Christina

WOW I'm gob smacked!!! Very important to me right now: concentrating on what I am not, and what I do not have - instead of doing the work that needs to be done to get there!!! Thank you Christina!!!

Deep, concise, and powerful words....I will try to keep these thoughts in my mind.

One of the best Ted Talks I've ever heard. Thank you.

@christinabengtsson9665

3 жыл бұрын

My warm regards to You Devyn - thank you for seeing the essence of my words //Christina

Thank you very much Cristina, all the 3 problems you mentioned are what I’m facing right now. Thanks for pointing it out and giving the solution.

I love the voice and calmness...

Absolutely brilliant! She articulated everything with such great aplomb and confidence. Almost every point she made was worth noting. Her focused way of speech was a great example of what she was saying in itself.

Safe to say that, this lady is a Genius. I will watch this video everyday from now on. Crazy she explained exactly what I needed to hear and understand. 😊 crazy how the universe truly does work in your favor when you just look within. 🧠💖

@christinabengtsson1

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Vinci, How fine it is to read your words. Thank you. Yes, I can sense you definately got the deepness of my speech, and this makes me very glad. I believe you are right, universe does act in our favour - if we are open and focused enoght to see :) Regards from Sweden to you, Christina

Focus is about choosing the right thought and functioning exactly as well as we already are; this vital force, is what brings out the best in ourselves.

@christinabengtsson9665

3 жыл бұрын

Wei, I am glad to see that you get the essence of my words and that you see the value of a focused mindset!

@weili1963

3 жыл бұрын

@@christinabengtsson9665 thanks for teaching

Thank you Christina, for your meaningful presentation

Amazing talk. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience ❤

Stop reading the comments Concentrate on the speech 👆🏻😁😁😁🤪

@nego_majorem

4 жыл бұрын

🤣👍

@bollywoodtalks3043

4 жыл бұрын

😀😀😀

@Nophreetime

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaa... Caught me. She pauses too much for my bunny-hop brain.

@sarahstewart1489

3 жыл бұрын

😂💥

@JoseMartinez-pn9dy

3 жыл бұрын

Ya got me...

A lot to take away, but a “not to do” list? I think this will help me truly evolve in my journey. Thank you so much for a beautiful talk!

Great! Christina, you said what's needed to be said in such a simple way!