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TED talks are influential, inspiring and educational videos by expert speakers on education, business, science, technology and creativity. 

By watching TED talks, you acquaint yourself with different projects, solutions, and ideas from various fields. This not only changes your perspective but also gives you knowledge and experience that you can apply in your own projects.

Inspiration is a science, and TED Talks and Creative Mornings lectures have tapped into it by offering information that is both educational and has a feeling of support and community. The messages, even when they're about extremely grave or sad subjects, feel hopeful, as if there's a solution to nearly any problem

One of the best things about TED talks is that there is literally something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in improving an area of your life, want to  learn something new or just want to have a laugh, TED talks have got you covered.

Before you know it, you’ve not only watched a few back to back but you’re aching to try out a new technique in conversation or tip you’ve learnt. With such great content, you’re actually remembering the information. Of course, our next point helps.

Whether you have a smartphone, laptop or tablet, just like those fail videos, TED talks are available on any device and totally free. Result. That means there are literally thousands of hours of inspiring content waiting for you and all you need to enjoy it is a few spare minutes - 18 minutes to be exact - to take it all in.

TED talks are a great way to inspire you in the morning or help you wind down for the day. So, next time you are feeling deflated and stuck in traffic on the bus, why not stick your headphones in and give one a try?  Whenever you’re having a down moment or feel your motivation drop, you can just hit play on one of these and boost your mood in just 18 minutes.

Whether you’re studying a new skill to make a career change or a recent graduate at the beginning of your journey, your education will only take you so far. Watching TED talks will not only give you a motivational boost while your studying, it could also inspire your next career move. Better than that, it could help you improve your interview techniques and confidence in meetings helping you advance your career once you get your foot in the door. Watch the right TED talk and maybe you’ll be able to communicate with your colleagues better or develop a stronger sense of empathy? Who knows, you may just happen upon a TED talk that inspires you to go in a totally different direction with your career!

Unfortunately, we are not all blessed with social butterfly skills, which can make interviews and conversation or being in the general vicinity of another human being a daunting process. If you often find yourself lost in awkward silences then TED talks will give you great fodder to strike up a conversation. They’re interesting enough to maintain an open dialogue and the subjects are packed with knowledge and passion. This is especially helpful if you are struggling in an interview. Bringing up innovative subjects or even referencing a TED talk will demonstrate that you are proactively learning in your own time and showcase you as an intelligent and thoughtful individual. Look at that? Suddenly that next conversation doesn’t seem so scary.

While not all TED talks are presented by the rich and famous, it’s pretty cool to know that you can learn so readily from people like James Cameron, Bill Gates and even former president Bill Clinton who have all spoken about subjects close to their hearts that has inspired their lives. Well-known or not though, all TED talk speakers excel in their fields and have been carefully selected for their charismatic lectures. What a great place to hang out as your digital self? Where else could you find all the brightest and most inspirational people in the world in the same place?