9 brilliant TED talks you can come back to every time you struggle from creativity block. It will expose you to a wider spectrum on how to excel in the creative field through intricate creative processes.
Do you just randomly watch or listen to a TED talk and get that wave of motivation to do something with your life? Don’t these TEDs give you insights into yourself, the world, people and beyond the horizon?
Or maybe just that spark to reassure you are indeed on the right path. For people who work in the creative field, in this very mainstream-oriented world, this spark is needed to remind, reassure and relate to what they work for.
If you’re a writer, an artist, a creator, an entrepreneur or just someone who works on their creatives, this article is for you.
Here are 9 brilliant TED talks you can learn from and come back to every time you struggle from creativity block. These won’t just open your eyes to newer virtues but wider your spectrum on how to excel in the field you work in through intricate creative processes for your creative work.
1. Julie Burstein: 4 Lessons in Creativity -
Radio host Julie Burstein delivers this 17-minute saga on how creative people live and create in the face of fear, loss, and self-doubt in a world that cuts upon these creatives. Apart from her excellent points and brilliant conveying, the TED Talks also includes insights from filmmaker Mira Nair, writer Richard Ford, sculptor Richard Serra, and photographer Joel Meyerowitz.
2. John Maeda: How Art, Technology, and Design inform creative leaders -
Former president of the Rhode Island School of design, John Maeda delivers this funny, quirky, witty and charming TED talk giving a timeline of his own life and work in art, technology and design and a shout out to all those working to create something new, also being called as the creative leaders of tomorrow.
3. Elizabeth Gilbert: Your exclusive Creative Genius -
Julia Roberts’ Eat, pray, love’s writer Elizabeth Gilbert gave the ultimate TED talk all the writers were looking for. She takes up her own story as a writer and how history and society have affected our view of creativity. She’s taken up the stress and pressure a writer undergoes to write what they’d call their best piece. What is even more charming about this talk is her funny and relatable antics, which not some but all of us need in our lives.
4. Young ha Kim: Be an artist, right now! -
This one is my personal favorite! In this very motivating piece, celebrated Korean author Young ha kim has given wings to artists and budding artists. With his exceptional charm and humor, he has enforced the idea of keeping the child alive in yourself, and to create the unimaginable. Pretty sure this TED would make you want to unleash the artist within you as it did for me.
5. Bill Gross: The single biggest reason why Start-ups succeed -
Entrepreneur and founder (surprised why he’s not a judge on Shark Tank yet) Bill Gross, in this excellent TED, discusses that ONE strategy that every startup needs to make it to the next level. His par level research and stats just prove that any start-up can win the bread if they get the one thing right. Want to know what it is? Head on and watch this man speak entrepreneurial brilliance.
6. James Nachtway: My wish: Let my photographs bear witness -
War photographer James Nachtwey, in this thrilling TED talk, reminisces on his journey as a photographer, giving details on how he worked and how much photography has evolved over time. If you are into photography, this is a must-watch as he shares innovative and exciting news in photography and how to go about it to continue and master the art of the camera.
7. Cameron Russell: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model-
Model Cameron Russell takes the TED stage in this very fearless and vulnerable talk of being a model, an underwear model at the age of 16 and how that has made her who is today. She takes on the possibilities in this field as well as shared her personal experiences to the core, a much of a help for girls wanting to stride down the runways and model for brands.
8. Shonda Rhimes’ ‘My year of saying yes to everything’ -
Self-made TV writer Shonda Rhimes discusses her life as a writer, writing for major shows and how important it is to get out of the writer’s block in this exceptionally delivered stance. Her take on creativity as a virtue and the need to say yes is what we all need to hear. Budding writers, this is one TED you’ll need all your life.
9. Stefan Sagmeister: Happy Design -
Stefan Sagmeister, a talented graphic designer takes the audience on a whimsical journey through his life and career in this well delivered TED. He connects happiness to the execution of a well-made design and puts out the different fronts of creating the best design or the “happy” design. Connecting psychology to design? A hell yes!
So these were 9 AMAZING TED talk that anyone working in a creative field should watch because why not? Aren’t these just helpful but also relatable? Honestly, a lot of these have helped me get over my writer’s block with literally zero effort. Sometimes, we just need to hear someone creative to rejuvenate our own creative selves. As they say, these are Ideas Worth Spreading! Head to www.ted.com and browse through more such content and speakers and find your own source of creativity.
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