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Tomorrow's entrepreneurs aren't who you think
TEDxWilliam James College Dustin Huibregtse TEDxWilliam James College Dustin Huibregtse

Tomorrow's entrepreneurs aren't who you think

The heroic innovators, often depicted as the leading tech giants, have dominated the image of entrepreneurship for over three decades, and yet it isn't a completely accurate picture of who entrepreneurs have been or who they are becoming. When we look at the data, it is a broader and richer story that is shifting quickly towards a new iteration—and there is a high chance it includes you. In this talk, Christine O'Brien draws a compelling, data- and story-driven, expansive image of entrepreneurship, including family-run businesses, coaches, consultants, and content creators. It highlights themes and stories from interviews conducted with entrepreneurs about why they started their businesses. Layering in data from recent reports, it presents the rise of entrepreneurship and the career lattice as a more accurate representation of people's non-linear career paths. Understanding this new reality is critical for anyone who is, may become, or knows someone where entrepreneurship and freelancing may not only be a choice, but one of the few paths to true career security. Tune in to explore the future of entrepreneurship, what it means for you and your family, and how each of us can support entrepreneurs who often face uncertainty and anxiety.

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How to set the right goals and stay motivated
TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse

How to set the right goals and stay motivated

You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success and avoid the tempting calls of procrastination.

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How everyday interactions shape your future
TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse TEDxChicago, Posted on TED, TEDx Editor's Pick, awe agency Featured Dustin Huibregtse

How everyday interactions shape your future

A few words can change the course of a life; they have the power to shrink, expand or transform someone's identity -- even your own. Social psychologist Mesmin Destin explores how everyday interactions and experiences play a powerful part in who we become, sharing the key moments and messages that can inspire us to grow into our best selves.

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Honoring Indigenous Cultures and Histories
TEDxMinneapolis Dustin Huibregtse TEDxMinneapolis Dustin Huibregtse

Honoring Indigenous Cultures and Histories

What happens to human beings when their culture and history are systematically erased? In this powerful account, psychology PhD candidate Jill Fish tells her story growing up as a Tuscarora woman in a world that fails to accurately acknowledge indigenous peoples’ cultures and histories. Integrating psychological theory and research with her personal and collective stories as a Tuscarora woman, Fish demonstrates the critical need to pay attention to the role culture and history plays in the present day lives of indigenous peoples through her model of human development – forcing individuals to see the legacy of settler colonialism and challenging them to do something about it.

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