The little risks you can take to increase your luck | Tina Seelig

Luck is rarely a lightning strike, isolated and dramatic -- it's much more like the wind, blowing constantly. Catching more of it is easy but not obvious. In this insightful talk, Stanford engineering school professor Tina Seelig shares three unexpected ways to increase your luck -- and your ability to see and seize opportunities.
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  • @Discovery_and_Change
    @Discovery_and_Change2 жыл бұрын

    1:33 Be willing to take small risks that get you out of your comfort zone 2:30 Different types of risks: intellectual, physical, financial, emotional, social, ethical, political 2:47 Stretch. Take some risk to get out of your comfort zone 5:21 My luck resulted from a series of small risks I took 6:00 Show appreciation to people who help you (acknowledge their help) 8:27 Don't judge your ideas (by labeling them good or bad) 8:38 In the seeds of terrible ideas, sometimes are things remarkable 10:47 Today's best companies started as crazy ideas

  • @LearnWithLilibeth

    @LearnWithLilibeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Time stamps are helpful 🙏🏽

  • @cam4994

    @cam4994

    Жыл бұрын

    Not all heroes wear capes 🙌 thank you, kind stranger!

  • @Discovery_and_Change

    @Discovery_and_Change

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cam4994 God bless! Happy living

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia5 жыл бұрын

    Another creative talk, magnifying the old-but-true saying that "Luck comes to those who are searching for something." :)

  • @amiri7392
    @amiri73925 жыл бұрын

    Analogy for what she explained: Rolling a dice is chance, but the more you roll, you'll get something good more times (you'll get bad more times too).

  • @BeautyAbExtra

    @BeautyAbExtra

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bad analogy. You won't get it more often, you will just get it more times.

  • @varundeo721

    @varundeo721

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you don't roll, you won't ever get anything that you want. But if you do, you have a chance of getting that something. The more you roll, the more that something gets close to you. And what's the worst that could happen? You'll get nothing. Well, if you don't roll, you won't get anything anyway so we're nowhere at a loss here. That's her point.

  • @amyzhao2908
    @amyzhao29085 жыл бұрын

    This video really help me a lot. I try her idea. It WORK! Every-time when I try to do something new. I ask myself a question: if it fail, what is worst result, what would you loss? The answer always come as “ just a little something or nothing will be lost” I try and try... to take those risks. My life changes and feel like more confident doing anything, basic on the good results.

  • @7810
    @78105 жыл бұрын

    The luck resulted from a series of small risks I took! Quite inspiring! Great speech.

  • @quando9824
    @quando9824 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful speech with an insightful view about increasing luck

  • @jithinsunnym
    @jithinsunnym5 жыл бұрын

    A talk that is worthy of attention for people who believe in living a luxurious life without working or struggle. Thanks!

  • @matyus2939
    @matyus2939 Жыл бұрын

    i really like this speaker..i even read her book what i wish i knew when i was 20..its so inspiring and full with ideas..thanks

  • @user-yk8zy7zd9u
    @user-yk8zy7zd9u Жыл бұрын

    This video is about expression: "The luck is in our hands". The speaker is so gorgeous and inspiring person, like exsample of her ideas.

  • @jessicas8137
    @jessicas8137 Жыл бұрын

    You are one of a kind, Madam Tina! I hope to see and interact with you soon. Thank you for this!

  • @user-ec7lc2zx8n
    @user-ec7lc2zx8n5 жыл бұрын

    I think your good luck appears when you are surrounded by good people appreciating you

  • @samsharma8621

    @samsharma8621

    5 жыл бұрын

    Blaa

  • @timmer693
    @timmer6935 жыл бұрын

    I have always been told I am lucky but it's those who don't understand it doesn't come without risk, appreciation and an openness to new ideas.

  • @Andrei-tl3uq
    @Andrei-tl3uq5 жыл бұрын

    I have read your book and it's amazing (for anyone who is interested, it's called "What I wish I knew when I was 20" by Tina Seelig), but I would like to hear you saying to a person with anxiety to step out of his/her comfort zone and start a conversation with a complete stranger.

  • @LearnWithLilibeth

    @LearnWithLilibeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    2:14 Yes, that’s can be a major social risk. Luckily there are other risks & stretching is possible for everyone no matter where we are or what challenges us 😎

  • @katerinareddish6471
    @katerinareddish64718 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the great report, invaluable tips!❤❤❤

  • @lzl4709
    @lzl47092 жыл бұрын

    Always prepare yourself and don’t be fear of rejection🔥🔥🔥

  • @dindazahidah9492
    @dindazahidah94925 ай бұрын

    A very fascinating talk which bring new perspective of luck for me. Thanks Tina. Love from Indonesia

  • @anhhedwig
    @anhhedwig5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful talk. I find it so true that the more you work on something the higher chance you get it. So just increase your luck by continuously taking small risks everyday.

  • @ArtyomTV2015
    @ArtyomTV2015 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, brilliant speaking! It turned over my mind. Thank you so much

  • @texasexotics9645
    @texasexotics96452 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Incredible speaker, with great ideas. Looking forward to applying this to my daily life!

  • @dipikasinghania7701
    @dipikasinghania77013 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tina for short and knowledgeable video.

  • @colorx6030
    @colorx60305 жыл бұрын

    wow i ended up in this video trying to increase my luck because i was kind of stuck in a game but i ended up learning so much from this video, thank you.

  • @thegoldilocks7
    @thegoldilocks75 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this inspiring talk. Thank you.

  • @AnimeshSharma1977
    @AnimeshSharma19775 жыл бұрын

    Very motivating! Apart from her personal experience/anecdotes, wondering if there any statistical evidence for the enrichment of the 3 predictors? (courage, gratitude, creativity) for successful companies in general

  • @iron60bitch62
    @iron60bitch625 жыл бұрын

    noun 1. success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions.

  • @COEXISTential

    @COEXISTential

    5 жыл бұрын

    "apparently"

  • @roshanrizan5050
    @roshanrizan50505 жыл бұрын

    This is so relatable..thank you so much for sharing your experiences!

  • @Zjk26
    @Zjk265 жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating speech. This really has me thinking and now I want to make a list of my own. Thank you. I wish you the best!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Zack!

  • @amolkhandve
    @amolkhandve5 жыл бұрын

    Nice talk. Luck and efforts go hand by hand . Sometimes they are so entangled that u can't distinguish them in success or failure.

  • @laurieparis2203
    @laurieparis22035 жыл бұрын

    Love your story, message, and I particularly your analogy of the Wind of Luck and creating a Sail. Beautiful!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Laurie

  • @lourdjonnceidrecknolasco9878
    @lourdjonnceidrecknolasco98782 жыл бұрын

    this should be worth of million views.

  • @vidahermosa8281
    @vidahermosa82818 ай бұрын

    I've searched her here because I was so curioused to know who was this incredible author of one of my favorite book entitled "What I wish I knew when I was 20". It's so beautiful filled with wisdom and advices to take some risks in order to succeed. Muchísimas gracias por el conocimiento 🤍🤍

  • @litian1416
    @litian14165 жыл бұрын

    Here are what i learnt to catch the Winds of Luck : 1. Always be brave to take some risks in life,it may help u construct a better relationship with people. 2. Walk out of your comfort zone.Don’t Lock ourselves in the comfort zone otherwise it takes a exhausting process to make it. 3. Keep Appreciation in mind. Remember to be grateful to people in circumstances whether he helps you or not .You can write down people whom recently you make contact with and sent appreciation message to them. 4. Excavate the Bad ideas. Even the most horrible ideas can be turned into some brilliant ideas if you think deeply. Some ideas were thought to be ridiculous in the first place , but it proved that they were truly practical as well as genius.

  • @user-dt4ow3fy6i
    @user-dt4ow3fy6i5 жыл бұрын

    The way we come up with a exceptional idea people in the world love need to share not only good opinions but also bad opinions that everyone doesn’t have good impression at a glance. We may not have a prejudice for whatever we do.

  • @2pacLEGEND
    @2pacLEGEND5 жыл бұрын

    I wish to thank you for this awesome speech, it has been upmost an inspiration.

  • @xwhEdward
    @xwhEdward5 жыл бұрын

    All the points are fascinating and illuminating, but I was must struck by the last point. To look at ideas, no matter how crazy or outright "bad," through the lens of possibility is a refreshing thought. This prevents harsh and haste judgment, and can be really helpful for creativity. Specifically, Dr. Seelig is suggesting that one should make something good out of these seemingly bad ideas, instead of finding something good inside the bad ideas. Finding something good is still saying that the idea overall is bad, but there are parts of it that are good. Making something good out of bad ideas is more positive: it is defying the judgment that the idea is bad by showing how it is actually good. Very cool!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. Glad you enjoyed the talk!

  • @marwamoon5261
    @marwamoon52615 жыл бұрын

    wonderful talk really enjoyed it i am showing appreciation

  • @laibarashid5114
    @laibarashid51145 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much.....one of the best talks....

  • @slimdiva123
    @slimdiva1235 жыл бұрын

    Good day and thanks for a great talk. i really appreciate this more than you can know.

  • @willemijn5410
    @willemijn54105 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @kervinorosco9887
    @kervinorosco98872 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making my day, wonderful energy 💯

  • @pugninja7037
    @pugninja70375 жыл бұрын

    I always do risks with people as I to feel no matter I will learn something off of others , books , music intellectual .. I love it !!! Ideas are just always on going .. a branch to be positive I’ve had my crap in life and so pleased I fork out

  • @melf7048
    @melf70483 жыл бұрын

    Two years ago I watched this became motivational and did something I would normally don’t and my life path changed dramatically. The thing is Idk it changed for better or worse :)

  • @prosperbwealth
    @prosperbwealth10 ай бұрын

    I learnt from this. Thank you very much.

  • @jonpadrejuan5357
    @jonpadrejuan53575 жыл бұрын

    it's ms. tina seelig's great personality that really got me more that her talk....but still...an idea worth sharing! thanks ms. seelig!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind comment.

  • @rafaelcastroolivera
    @rafaelcastroolivera2 жыл бұрын

    Tina after watching this video I have to thank for your help, My task will be to build the sails to catch luck

  • @marymel7650
    @marymel76505 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @vivianuzan5701
    @vivianuzan57015 жыл бұрын

    Great talk 🙏 and thank you for sharing 🌹

  • @AirElegant
    @AirElegant5 жыл бұрын

    When we look at law of averages, higher luck or probability can be attain by having more tries.

  • @MrBalancelight

    @MrBalancelight

    5 жыл бұрын

    djpailo. the lesson here, just take the chance bro rather than do nothing. That's the only thing that can create the possibility of success probability.

  • @geckgeck8616

    @geckgeck8616

    5 жыл бұрын

    When we look at the law of averages, lower luck or probability can be attained by having more tries. Over time with more tries the successful instances will go up, yes, but the unsuccessful instances will increase at approximately the same rate. And thus the ratio of successful to unsuccessful events should stay relatively stable at a greater number of tries. So, your luck will increase but that includes both bad luck and good luck. But if you merely need a singular success, or if the expected value of success far exceeds the expected ramifications of failure then you are right, the opportunity has a positive total value.

  • @dsazz801

    @dsazz801

    5 жыл бұрын

    Quantity first, Quality second

  • @ek2937

    @ek2937

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@geckgeck8616 Thank you for making sense of the law of averages for me.

  • @badaburner
    @badaburner5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @abdullahal-hazzani9882
    @abdullahal-hazzani98825 жыл бұрын

    I have to admit that this lady has inspired me

  • @StrongButAwkward
    @StrongButAwkward5 жыл бұрын

    I really hope what people take away from this isn't that out of the two main components of 'success' that are luck/chance and hard work, that chance plays the minor role because people can just make their own luck. You need hard work, willingness to take calculated risks and chance to be on your side to beat the odds, but chance still plays the larger role. Very few people will ever contribute more to their own success in life than all the random elements of their existence do.

  • @hetvipoladia6387
    @hetvipoladia63875 жыл бұрын

    Loved the way you talk...and thanks for sharing your observations! Helped a lot:)

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @arturomancheno
    @arturomancheno5 жыл бұрын

    Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Me, I just cash mine in at will.

  • @bellarue7993
    @bellarue79935 жыл бұрын

    Luck is getting a TED talk based on mumbojumbo!

  • @AKANKSHA2405
    @AKANKSHA24055 жыл бұрын

    Phenomenal.... Bravo

  • @AKANKSHA2405

    @AKANKSHA2405

    5 жыл бұрын

    Guys, can you imagine what I did after watching this video?!!! I started my consultancy on the web. I used wiz.com. it feels so empowering

  • @dianedreyfus
    @dianedreyfus5 жыл бұрын

    Love love love. best Tina!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @fatimasamira3695
    @fatimasamira36955 жыл бұрын

    Great content

  • @augustuscaeser8939
    @augustuscaeser89395 жыл бұрын

    great speaker

  • @vaishnavisalgarkar6864
    @vaishnavisalgarkar6864 Жыл бұрын

    Best ever speech :)

  • @iuliachiperi2625
    @iuliachiperi26258 ай бұрын

    Inspirational video ❤👍

  • @cynthiahu1735
    @cynthiahu17355 жыл бұрын

    Good one!

  • @rajinfobells8298
    @rajinfobells82985 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tina ,it was a great experience that u shared with us ,yes I also took risk many times but failed ,but this project that I m handling now will give my idea a great kick.thanks ted talk,fr india

  • @mehrdar4331
    @mehrdar43315 жыл бұрын

    amazing!

  • @kaligoldwater7904
    @kaligoldwater79045 жыл бұрын

    WOW. This video was so helpful and insightful. I'll definitely be using these tips to hopefully help me succeed in the business I started!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Kali. Glad you found it useful!

  • @jez321
    @jez3215 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of the Derren Brown episode on luck, pretty much the same idea

  • @mohamadjihadal_qrfan1361
    @mohamadjihadal_qrfan13615 жыл бұрын

    It is amazing channel

  • @RemoRam
    @RemoRam5 жыл бұрын

    CONNECTION is the KEY

  • @billtomson7514
    @billtomson75145 жыл бұрын

    If you don’t ask they have already said no!

  • @stevelawrence8533
    @stevelawrence85335 жыл бұрын

    Ms Tina my problem is this project goes way beyond my ability and lack of expertise so i am forced to turn my attention to multi-million dollar corporations or anyone possibly with an appetite for wealth acquisition.I really enjoyed your take on sailing .

  • @rpmartin92
    @rpmartin925 жыл бұрын

    Lucky she was seated next to a publisher on that flight.

  • @rpmartin92

    @rpmartin92

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe I've spoken to every person I've sat next to using public transportation.

  • @DJNHmusic

    @DJNHmusic

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well maybe if it wasn't a publisher, it would have been someone else, who would've made an even bigger impact on her life. Maybe in that sense, she was unlucky. It's all relative, the situation is neither lucky or unlucky, it's what you make of it is what's important.

  • @rpmartin92

    @rpmartin92

    5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe if it wasn't a publisher, it would have been a screaming child.

  • @TheGnarlyDoug

    @TheGnarlyDoug

    5 жыл бұрын

    "Lucky she was seated next to a publisher on that flight." As opposed to a million other people that might have turned into a lucky opportunity of some kind by talking to them and being open to trying something, and her groundwork she laid by even having a book idea ready. You missed the point.

  • @danovic5995

    @danovic5995

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lucky yes, but lucky often times only happens when effort collides with opportunity. Just saying she was lucky feels like you take away from her effort. And that is the point here, imo.

  • @owlnyc666
    @owlnyc666 Жыл бұрын

    I was lucky to see this video.😊

  • @mimiseton
    @mimiseton3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful speech -- I especially love the story about the Play For Tomorrow guy. Gratitutude is the Attitude! :-)

  • @LearnWithLilibeth

    @LearnWithLilibeth

    2 жыл бұрын

    6:17 😎

  • @ogorodnie_dela_y_Olgi
    @ogorodnie_dela_y_Olgi8 ай бұрын

    Благодарю , прослушала на одном дыхании .

  • @thenoodlehunter6828
    @thenoodlehunter68285 жыл бұрын

    Risk works in all aspects of life! Making new friends, meeting you future relationship, networking. It's crazy! I need to the risk to go review noodles in Australia, inside restaurants instead of just doing instant ramen reviews!

  • @kylin3197
    @kylin31975 жыл бұрын

    perhaps my favorite ted talk

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @kylin3197

    @kylin3197

    5 жыл бұрын

    Using point #2, thank YOU so much!!

  • @azrielhutagalung9710
    @azrielhutagalung97105 жыл бұрын

    For those who said that what she means of getting out from comfort zone is by all about connection, I believe its way beyond that, cuz the scary zone can be anything like "try to learn new things", "proactively dare to stand out", or even just "join an organization". But in the end, there will be infinite possibilities on what that courage will take you. Who knows if you dare enough to sing in public for the first time, you'll open up the path as a famous singer ;)

  • @ibmason1
    @ibmason15 жыл бұрын

    You lose 100% of the risks you never take

  • @LughSummerson

    @LughSummerson

    5 жыл бұрын

    You save 100% of the losses you never risk.

  • @kkhera3730

    @kkhera3730

    5 жыл бұрын

    You lose 100% of the time you spend on TED talks

  • @kn-gx5dm

    @kn-gx5dm

    4 жыл бұрын

    英語の言葉遊び草

  • @mediacenterman8583

    @mediacenterman8583

    3 жыл бұрын

    An children are murdered everyday. What risks should they have taken? You know who are lucky? Wicked people

  • @codewizard5327
    @codewizard53275 жыл бұрын

    nice one.

  • @victormalik158
    @victormalik1585 жыл бұрын

    crazy ideas will turn into good when you work on them

  • @71RAMAJI
    @71RAMAJI5 жыл бұрын

    Its Very interesting ! ! !

  • @lakhukhushalani3762
    @lakhukhushalani37624 жыл бұрын

    LCK. I am a firm believer of " One thing leads to another" many good things come out of it; it is basically nothing but allowing yourself to be immune to " oh am i going to make a fool of myself" .

  • @loveandlightofgod
    @loveandlightofgod5 жыл бұрын

    Great talk! now, I understood everything happened into my life! And now, I took the risk of commenting on this video to say Thank you for this wonderful talk.

  • @dingdong1519

    @dingdong1519

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ces Soriano That's a lot of risk. Glad you're okay.

  • @loveandlightofgod

    @loveandlightofgod

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@dingdong1519 yes, I'm good. And because of this risk, I got lucky to meet you!

  • @dingdong1519

    @dingdong1519

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ces Soriano haha. I'm flattered.

  • @rohanshinde4327

    @rohanshinde4327

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@dingdong1519 😂

  • @TRT-ds9bh

    @TRT-ds9bh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ding Dong u risk a lot with a name like that

  • @BSPoK
    @BSPoK Жыл бұрын

    That was an unexpectedly good talk lol

  • @construbienesesalzburg5941
    @construbienesesalzburg59415 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna take more risk , very interesting!

  • @igor1629
    @igor16292 жыл бұрын

    Бдагодарю Вас!!!

  • @shimondoodkin
    @shimondoodkin4 жыл бұрын

    its not appreciation - it is reminders to communicate...

  • @crypto4207
    @crypto42075 жыл бұрын

    She is so right!

  • @user-sq1uu5eu3r
    @user-sq1uu5eu3r9 ай бұрын

    Благодарю Вас!!!❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🥰

  • @MyOneEdit
    @MyOneEdit5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that. I’m showing appreciation for more subscribers. :)

  • @celestialcircledance
    @celestialcircledance5 жыл бұрын

    For once there should be a TED talk about the benefits of risk avoidance . Each type preservation has its upsides and downsides .

  • @tuanlam999
    @tuanlam9995 жыл бұрын

    So lucky that I came across this video. Thank you KZread algorithm 😉

  • @MainCS
    @MainCS5 жыл бұрын

    "Hi." "Hey." "How you doing?" "Good thanks" "cool."

  • @user-sk4mi7zb8x
    @user-sk4mi7zb8x2 ай бұрын

    Класс!.. Круто!..ведь это действительно так!.. Благодарю Тина! 💖💞🙏😂

  • @stevelawrence8533
    @stevelawrence85335 жыл бұрын

    I actually fell in love with the sound and feel of the breeze of luck as it blew pass but its extremely pains taking trying to build a (sale sail) at attracting the winds,could i possible provoke a response of you?

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why not take a tiny risk with little downside, such as trying a new food, saying hello to someone, or reading an article about something you don't know anything about... Here is a short article that builds on this talk that might interest you: ecorner.stanford.edu/article/catch-winds-luck/

  • @pauldavis6818
    @pauldavis68185 жыл бұрын

    Can you send me some of those worksheets? I am an educator in an inner city urban school. These kids should do great on Risk quizes and tests!

  • @tinaseelig1771

    @tinaseelig1771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Here is a link to an article with the Risk-o-Meter. ecorner.stanford.edu/article/catch-winds-luck/

  • @pauldavis6818

    @pauldavis6818

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I will look into it today.

  • @user-gj4ik7zh8f
    @user-gj4ik7zh8f2 ай бұрын

    Спасибо Вам большое. Очень интересно. Хочу применить в своей жизни.

  • @DanaTheLateBloomingFruitLoop
    @DanaTheLateBloomingFruitLoop5 жыл бұрын

    So basically, the more prepared, connected and creative you are, the more situations will reveal themselves as opportunities to you.

  • @stellacarrier8341
    @stellacarrier83412 жыл бұрын

    Pure chance (luck maybe?) that I happened to find this ted little risks you can take to increase your luck video through another link.

  • @user-mt8fm7nm2h
    @user-mt8fm7nm2h8 ай бұрын

    Благодарю вас ❤❤❤

  • @oaktadopbok665
    @oaktadopbok6655 жыл бұрын

    Increase my luck at winning the lottery and I'll be impressed.

  • @2coup

    @2coup

    5 жыл бұрын

    OÄKTA DOPBOK buy more tickets

  • @katalinacs703

    @katalinacs703

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just by one ticket. Buying more than one doesn't increase your chance as much as buying just one instead of zero ;)

  • @michaelsantinon8231
    @michaelsantinon82312 жыл бұрын

    Luck is luck, it's that simple, some not so lucky people are currently struggling in a COVID-19 lockdown, while some lucky people have moved state and enjoying the freedoms, we can't all have luck..like I said it's that simple..