Inspiring TED Talks To Listen To If You’re Having A Bad Day

“Your Elusive Creative Genius” by Elizabeth Gilbert

If you’re feeling a bout of writer’s block or you’re having trouble unlocking the greatness you know is inside of you, Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED talk is perfect motivation. Gilbert wrote the bestselling book Eat, Pray, Love and her TED Talk examines why we shouldn’t think of people as “geniuses.” Rather, we should think of people as “vessels” for genius.

Gilbert’s TED talk reminds all of us that there is greatness inside of everyone, we just need to believe in ourselves. Her theory is an inspiration that makes us feel like we can do anything, even if we’re feeling unqualified to achieve our goals.

“My Journey from Marine to Actor” by Adam Driver

You may recognize Adam Driver from the hit HBO show Girls or the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but he wasn’t always a successful actor. Driver was once a United States Marine and in his inspiring TED Talk, he describes the difficult transition from soldier to civilian.

Driver’s TED Talk is truly an inspirational monologue about finding yourself through art and the true power of self-expression, which inspired Driver to create the nonprofit Arts in the Armed Forces, which brings theater to the military. His talk will inspire anyone who wants to switch careers or feels stuck in their everyday lives.