TED Talk Tuesday #294 – Confessions of a recovering people pleaser
Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan has a habit of talking to himself – but he doesn’t always appreciate the conversation. In this witty and existential one-man play, Baron takes on the roles of both himself and his own mind, wrestling with the paradox of being a people pleaser, questioning the true power of melatonin gummies, and confronting the restless thoughts that keep so many of us awake at night.
“You’re no hero to anybody when you try to be a hero to everybody,” he says.
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TED continues to spread ideas and help us all be better critical thinkers. Watching, listening and talking about TED Talks is a popular pastime for many in the CN&CO community. We visit TED.com regularly to clear our heads, have a laugh, learn or get inspired. TED Talks open our minds, spark new ways of thinking and can lead to some very interesting conversations and business opportunities. Each week we pick a favourite and publish it on a Tuesday, because we like how “TED Talk Tuesday” sounds. It’s also a way that the CN&CO team play their part in spreading ideas and helping to make the world a better place. This talk was chosen by Colin Ford.
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