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1. A new way to think about creativity to make the creative process less painful for us by Elizabeth Gilbert

a 2009 talk to TED: 19 min long; viewed by > 550,000 people

I so needed to see this today !!

2. The amazing and inspiring story of how Apple came to be the success it is and teh lessons learned along the way by Steve Jobs

a 2005 talk to TED: 15 min long; viewed by > 4,000,000 people

Amazing — what a story!!!

3. Achieving your childhood dreams — Dying Professor gives final farewell lecture by Randy Pausch

a 2008 talk to Carnegie Mellon University: one hour and 15 min; viewed by > 13,000,000 people !!!

This talk is beautiful !!

4. Do schools kill creativity? We need to educate our children for the future by Sir Ken Robinson

a 2007 talk to TED: 20 min long; viewed by > 2,000,000 people

This guy is so funny — and wise!!

5. Why we do what we do, and how we can do it better by Tony Robbins

a 2007 talk to TED: 22 min long; viewed by 3,000,000 people

lots of food for thought

6. Attitude makes all the difference by Zig Ziglar

a 2008 talk: 9 min long; viewed by > 700,000 people

very funny – plus very persuasive

7. My wish: To teach every child about food by Jamie Oliver

a 2010 talk to TED: 21 min long; viewed by > 180,000 people

stirring – and heartfelt – and so important