TED Talks Daily

A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph (re-release)

Sheryl Lee Ralph is a force, delivering iconic performances both on stage and screen. But she didn't always know if she'd make it big. In a lively talk sparkling with actionable advice, she shares how her struggles taught her what it takes to believe in herself -- and how we can all find the self-confidence to keep moving forward. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

An ode to living on Earth | Oliver Jeffers (re-release)

If you had to explain to a newborn -- or an alien -- what it means to be a human being living on Earth in the 21st century, what would you say? Visual artist Oliver Jeffers put his answer in a letter to his son, sharing pearls of wisdom on existence and the diversity of life. He shares observations of the "beautiful, fragile drama of human civilization" in this poetic talk paired with his original illustrations and animations. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to prepare yourself for 2026 (with 3 lessons from TED-Ed)

The end of the year is a time to reflect and think ahead. What hopes did you have for 2025, and what might be different for 2026? In this special episode, learn from three TED-Ed lessons on how to overcome your mistakes, make smarter decisions and get motivated even when you don’t feel like it. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How art transforms brokenness into beauty | Lily Yeh (re-release)

Lily Yeh calls herself a barefoot artist: she travels the world with a suitcase full of art supplies, working with whoever wants to join her. In an inspiring talk, she shares the fruits of her collaborative art projects that bring color, community and beauty to public spaces often seen as “broken." ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sunday Pick: 2025 Staff Picks - Best of How to Be a Better Human

Remember those fun high school superlatives like the “Class Clown” or the “Biggest Flirt”? In this special How to Be a Better Human season finale, you will be hearing from our previous guest Dallas Youth Poet Laureate Naisha Randhar and our team of editors, marketers, producers, fact-checkers and more on their favorite episodes this year.  How to Be a Better Human 2025 Superlatives * Most Likely to Make You Rethink Your Place in the World * Most Inspiring Story * Most Likely to Make You Feel Your Feels * Best Motivator  * Most Likely to Improve Your Life Tomorrow * Biggest Perspective Shifter * Most Shared Tidbit ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.