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How to Deliver a TED Talk: Secrets of the World's Most Inspiring Presentations, revised and expanded new edition, with a foreword by Richard St. John
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How to Deliver a TED Talk: Secrets of the World's Most Inspiring Presentations, revised and expanded new edition, with a foreword by Richard St. John

by Jeremey Donovan
November 2013
Beginner
208 pages
5h
English
McGraw-Hill
Audiobook available
Content preview from How to Deliver a TED Talk: Secrets of the World's Most Inspiring Presentations, revised and expanded new edition, with a foreword by Richard St. John

AFTERWORD

In order for our world to change for the better, great ideas need to spread. For ideas to spread, they must be easily understood. When they are easily understood, they become actionable. I wake up every day to inspire people to do the things that inspire them. We should strive to present our ideas in ways that will inspire others to join our movements or help champion our causes. The reason is simple; building something together is much more effective and more powerful than trying to build it alone.

When I speak, I never talk about things I do not understand or do not care about. I am not there to sell any products or services. If we do not care about the subject about which we are talking, then we should probably give a different talk. ...

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ISBN: 9780071831598