It’s no secret that mainstream sources of information don’t spend a lot of time and effort to teach you something new and present you with some new and interesting ideas and information. If you want to learn something new, you have to search for it. And one of the best places to find fantastic ideas are, most definitely, TED Talks.
Want to learn how to talk to strangers? Want to learn how to manifest your 2020 goals? Wanna know how the world economy’s going to survive COVID 19?
Whether you’re a young man trying to learn how to locate her holiness the G SPOT, or you just want to know how to deal with difficult people, TED’s slogan “IDEAS WORTH SPREADING” doesn’t disappoint.
I sorted through countless fantastic videos to find the 20 best TED talks with groundbreaking ideas that are applicable to the life of every modern man.
TED TALKS ON THE HARDSHIPS OF MANHOOD
A call to men | Tony Porter
Tony Porter makes a call to men to break free of the “man box”. Telling powerful stories from his own life he tells how this mentality instilled into men and boys can lead to disrespect and abuse toward women and toward each other.
Suffering in Silence: The Emotional Abuse of Men | Dr. Timothy Golden
Men can be victims of abuse, also.
Watch Dr. Golden share an eye-opening story on how men can overcome the pain of emotional abuse.
TED TALKS ABOUT HEALTH
The brain-changing benefits of exercise | Wendy Suzuki
What’s the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today?
Why do we feel happy after physical activity?
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki offers you an interesting insight on how working out boosts your mood and memory — and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Food for thought: How your belly controls your brain | Ruairi Robertson
Have you ever felt tired and lethargic after a nice meal? Has hunger ever changed your mood?
If you want to learn how your digestive system’s connected to your brain this amazing video offers an answer to the question “Why does food make me drowsy instead of giving me energy?”
TED TALKS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
This could be why you’re depressed or anxious | Johann Hari
“If you’re depressed or anxious, you’re not weak and you’re not crazy – you’re a human being with unmet needs,” Johann Hari
Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health? | Bailey Parnell
Do you easily get in the habit of scrolling through social media feeds endlessly? Have you ever wondered, is it actually as harmless as it seems?
Social media expert and one of Canada’s Top 100 influential women, Bailey Parnell answers these questions and more, in a fantastic speech about how social media is hurting your mental health.
Escaping P#rn Addiction | Eli Nash
P#rn addiction works like any other drug. Not only does it mess up the chemistry in your brain, it has a serious potential to ruin your ability to connect with another human being.
P#rn addiction is a serious issue, and many men suffer from it. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but it’s definitely a problem that requires attention.
Why comfort will ruin your life | Bill Eckstrom
After researching over 50,000 coaching interactions in the workplace, Bill Eckstrom shares the concept of “Growth Rings.”
The rings illustrate how dangerous it can be to remain in a state of comfort and how being in discomfort is the only way to sustain growth.
How to Be Happy Every Day: It Will Change the World | Jacqueline Way
How to Be Happy Every Day? Is it even possible?
According to Jacqueline Way, Founder of www.365give.ca not only is it possible, it’s so simple a 3 – year old can do it.
How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed | Daniel Levitin
Being stressed and being successful have become synonyms.
But just ask yourself a simple question.
When are you performing better, when you’re stressed on when you’re calm and relaxed?
How Meditation Changed My Life | Mamata Venkat
“Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It’s a way of entering into the quiet that’s already there.” Deepak Chopra
SELF-IMPROVEMENT TED TALKS
Unwavering Focus | Dandapani
From a young age, we’ve been conditioned to multitask and jump from one thing to another.
Dandapani, a Hindu priest, speaker on self-development, and an entrepreneur, explains the benefits of learning and practicing the art of concentration.
The skill of self-confidence | Dr. Ivan Joseph
Is self-confidence a trait? Is it a mindset?
Dr. Ivan Joseph, the Athletic Director and head coach of the Varsity Soccer team at Ryerson University, believes it’s a skill.
In his talk, he explores self-confidence and how it is not just the most important skill in athletics, but in our lives.
How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals | Stephen Duneier
“What stands between us and achieving even our most ambitious dreams has far less to do with possessing some magical skill or talent and far more to do with how you approach problems and make decisions to solve them.” Stephen Duneier
Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy
Did you know that 55% of communication is non-verbal? And out of the remaining 45% our tone, voice, modulation takes 38%, and actual words make only 7% of actual communication. That’s crazy.
We communicate in so many different ways, and understanding subtle signs and gestures is an inevitable part of successful social interaction.
TED TALKS ABOUT HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
The secret to desire in a long-term relationship | Esther Perel
So, what’s the secret to desire in a long term relationship?
Everyone who’s been in along term relationship knows that after some time, the desire tends to fade away. But does it always have to be this way? Well, according to Esther Perel, it doesn’t.
Relationships Are Hard, But Why? | Stan Tatkin
Why are relationships so hard? Why do we fight, why can’t we just get along?
If you’re interested to find out, watch relationship expert Stan Tatkin explore why we fight from the perspective of neuroscience – and how to give your relationship a fighting chance.
How to Deal with Difficult People | Jay Johnson
Sometimes it just seems that everyone around us is extremely difficult to deal with. But, what if that’s not the case? What if we’re just using the wrong strategy?
