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The Discipline of Finishing: Conor Neill at TEDxUniversidaddeNavarra

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Published 10 Jun 2013

If you had €1000 and you could invest that money in someone's future, who would you bet on? Is it yourself? Outstanding speaker Conor Neill from IESE Business School illustrates how to self apply the three criteria Warren Buffett uses to choose the people in which he trusts with his investments. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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@davidchandra87224 years ago "We so underestimate of what we can achieve in a year, and so overestimate of what we can achieve in a day. A page a day and you have a book in a year. You'll never write a book in one day." 389
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@jwh01223 years ago Tools/Exercises
intelligence: write stuff down
energy: deal with the next unit
integrity: dedicate your time to things that matter ... 139
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@khuynh43784 years ago "Failure is repeated bad decisions! Success is repeated, consistent good habits!"
Thank you very, very much, Mr. Neill! 96
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@nickolasnielson47274 years ago Amazing, inspiring talk. I never realized how important it is to NOT look at the finish line. It's all about enjoying the journey. Thank you so much sir. 60
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@se7ensavage7075 years ago I loved this talk. The moment he said that writing a diary entry everyday would let you remember everyday of your life, altered my consciousness. 22
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@michaelthompson95798 years ago This speech perfectly drives home the power of knowing your audience. Realizing that he is not speaking to native English speakers makes his control that much more incredible. A great tip for most speakers is to imagine the audience does not speak your native language. Would you not also slow down and use simple language. ... 217
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@notesmedical76012 years ago Thanks for sharing. I remember a quote of Jim rohn.
Saying.
Failure is not a single, cataclysmic event. We do not fail overnight. Failure is the inevitable result of an accumulation of poor thinking and poor choices. To put it more simply, failure is nothing more than a few errors in judgment repeated every day.
Incredible Ted talk! ❤️ ... 9
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@MarkLugo5 years ago When people ask me how do I drive long distances on vacation. I reply I enjoy every mile of the trip knowing that soon we will arrive at the place we dreamed about going to one day. Take it one beautiful mile at a time. 33
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@TEDx11 years ago One of our best TEDx talks at this moment... 167
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@slackerlifeman11 years ago I recently started summer courses at college, and combined with my blogging and programming I felt very overwhelmed, and what's been going through my mind lately is "there's not enough time in a day." Yet, when I finally sit down and start to write my code, all of the anxiety of not being able to finish what I set out to, not being able to make a post about it by midnight, it all goes away. All I need to do is stop thinking 15 minutes ahead, it does me no good. Thank you Conor Neill. :) ... 79
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@DeadpoolAli5 years ago "A page a day you'll have a book in a year. "
This! 233
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@TheToolsOfWizeChoice4 years ago This was some serious reinforcement to what I already knew 7 years ago. Watching this for the 10th time in 2020 is just as powerful as the first time i listened to this ted talk. Thanks a million 40
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@drakemattingley82612 years ago I spend quite a bit of time listening to TEDx talks. I started to listen to them in my early twenties and hoped they would help give me insight . Quite frankly my most favorite TED talk ever! I listen to this about once a week and it never fails to inspire me! ... 11
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@untitled34787 years ago Practical Tools to help you with each of these criteria
1. Integrity- Open their diary and count your hours. The coherence between a diary and your values is where your integrity lies. (When you track your minutes dedicated to tasks, you will know what your current value is and what you need to adapt in scheduling to allow enough time to for the values you tell your self means most to you. Be honest with yourself. If you say something means a lot to you then spend a lot of time on it!
2. Energy- Any task you do that takes time only allow your mind to see 15 minutes. Break and 15 minutes. Repeat and continue. (Deal with one step at a time, do not let your mind to jump ahead see the whole picture). Climb a mountain one step a time.
3. Intelligence- Write down everything. Write down your life and document yourself. Describe the marshmallow ... 150
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@thuanthien61993 years ago What's an inspiring talk!
Today is Aug 01, 2021, I dedicate to bet on myself from this day. I would love to applied all the principle that he mentioned in the talk and come back at the next 5 years (01 - Aug 2026) to see the achievements. Who would join me to start this adventure, leave the comments, I would love to have companions along the way! ... 27
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@faizulazim29064 years ago Let me confess something, I've watched almost a hundred TED talks, watched a lot of talks from 'most viewed' or 'must watch' recommendations from the sea of TED talks. Sure, in a way they were all good & some of them were extraordinarily insightful, eye-opening & relatable. But, let me tell you something- THIS TALK IS REMARKABLE! It’s remarkable by its topic. It’s remarkable by its clarity. It's remarkable by his way of figuring things & making us understand the facts very easily. & above all, the lesson was remarkable.
In a sea of videos,speeches and talks on topics like being effective, working towards goal, ways to be successful & so on, this is one of the bestest talk which carries a lot of insight in just 23minutes.
Loved it!
Edit: this talk is extremely underrated. They didn’t even put it on the TED app..
So disappointing! ... 21
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@georgegalamb75239 years ago Excellent presentation. Remember, good things comes to those who can wait. He has a very effective way of talking. He's slowly gets to the point, but elegantly and very informatively. He's making sure that no one misses a thing. ... 16
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@gianmikaeloalegre85004 years ago When he mentioned documenting your life everyday, I came to a realization that the journals I wrote over the years were not a waste. When I read back the things I wrote, I could not believe the history I've been through and the growth I have attained. His point on taking things one step at a time made me re-think about my youth when I used to do that, because I always want the end result now and forget the process getting to the desired result. I would totally bet on myself now. What a brillant talk. One I very much needed especially during this trying time with COVID. God Bless this man. ... 13
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@hadrawisarcad5432last year This is one of the ted talks that forever stays with you. Amazing unique quality of speach, words and importance. This man is truly his speach all the way. Amazing. 1
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@CreamIceMs10 years ago Why does this not have more views!??? It's one of the most inspirational TED talks I've heard! And I've seen quite a few. I've been telling myself all day "Don't stare at the marshmallow" and it has helped me stay on track and not get distracted :) Great talk. ... 467
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@juliaheidihorn5 years ago This is like one of the best things i ever listened to in my whole life. I just had the beginning of a panic attack an hour ago. And sometimes because of this issue I feel so powerless, like I'm not able to achieve all of my dreams (and I'm a big dreamer) because I'm too weak.
The thing is I stopped smoking a month ago, I stopped Marihuana two years ago (the main reason for the panic attacks, they stay with you, even though they visit you less) and I lost some friends because of that. I don't know what will happen because of me stopped smoking, maybe I have to get distance to other people.
Anyway the point is he is so totally right. Human beings aren't perfect. Our nature is weak, but we decide. I just love this so bad. It's giving confidence and hope. Thanks Ted talk for giving the internet a good reason to exist. ... 9
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@bighugmedia81529 years ago He is speaking to a room of SPANISH people. I suspect amongst other things he is speaking slowly out of generous consideration that English is not their native language.
This talk is BRILLIANT and applicable for any type of success you might want. Relationship, health, wealth...
To bring this back to YOU and the invitation he lays forth.. If you are complaining about the speed in which it was delivered, perhaps your mind is really just creating a diversion, because your ego does not want YOU to pay attention to it. Consider... This may be a way your ego sabotages other areas of your life. Success can be scary :) ... 78
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@blackbeltsecrets4 years ago This has to be one of the most profound Ted Talks, yet! A MUST watch ... When I wanted to become a barrister, I took one day of study at a time - getting up at 3am every day so that I had the time to fit the study in before work. This video is gold. ... 2
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@Rapidshoker9 years ago Mr. Conor Neill, you don't know how much I thank you for your speech. For the first time in my life I have realized just how important is to take the time to write things down. I was hoping to find a speech that trully gave me a guide to get the success that I deserve.
I admit that my problem in the past was that I kept looking at the bigger picture and not the little details.
Thanks to you I know the three principals that will help me for the rest of my life:
INTEGRITY (INTEGRIDAD)
ENERGY (ENERGIA)
INTELLIGENCE (INTELIGENCIA)
Thank you so much for this speech and for the rest of the viewers please help spread the word for others to watch this... ... 40
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@ibrahimhcaglayan9 years ago I had always wondered what makes some men (or women) great! What is the one thing common in the lives of Churchill, Caesar, Napolean, Ataturk, Ghandi etc etc. I think I finally found it nearing my 60th birthday few years back! It is the fact that they all kept a diary! When I talk to my young colleagues, young engineers at the beginning of their career, I advise them to keep a diary. This holds true for anyone in any profession or walk of life. I wish I had known this 50 years ago when I tossed away the diary my father had given me as a birthday present. He had given me the most important present but I had nobody to advise me about its importance!....
This is an extremely well prepared and delivered TEDx talk! ... 51
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@fatiyorokobi68332 years ago I'm speechless , this is absolutely the best Ted talk I watched so far 1
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@kritiigupta48422 years ago Omg.... This is probably the best Ted talk I've ever seen ! 1
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@coldcoffee96114 years ago i would say this was the best ted talk i have ever watched 11
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@princejoe2907 years ago First time I clapped while watching youtube. An outstanding speaker. I'll search your other trainings. 83
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@bryanthsieh89207 years ago One of the greatest TED talks of all time. I felt inspired, felt integrity, I felt energy, and I felt intelligence. I felt a marshmallow. I It gave me goosebumps. It's that good. Thank you, Mr. Conor Neill. 20
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@GallantryX2 years ago That's one of the best Ted talks I've ever watched, totally amazing, he brought some inspirational ideas that could actually change things in an unbelievable way, Well done! 6
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@husainshaikh87246 years ago First five minutes ....
Okay. This is good.
Next five minutes .... <br />This is great.
Next five minutes .....
Oh my. This is the best ted talk I've seen.
Next five minutes....
I'm having a mindgasm.
Next minute....
Put it into action. ... 67
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@bettygoncalves83334 years ago This was, by far, one of the greatest speeches on success that I’ve ever heard !! Thank you 🙏 8
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@angsrudra272 years ago This is one of the best ted talks! I watched this 8 years ago (2015) and the one thing that stuck with me was write every day. But every time I watch it there is something extra to learn and be inspired by. 1
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@susangurungart4 years ago I am so glad i found this vid at the age of 20, sitting here in my room searching for motivation during the lockdown period. I will again comment in July 2021 to tell you the stuff I have achieved while applying this knowledge. cuz somebody once told me and I wrote in it my diary that ''knowledge is not knowledge unless it is an applied knowledge. '' ... 2
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@hansgonzaga87863 years ago "We so underestimate what we can achieve in a year, and so overestimate what we can achieve in a day"
- Conor Neill
When you have a marshmallow don't stare at it. The diet doesn't fail because of weakness of will, the diet fails because the chocolate is there
My Favorite line. ... 26
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@johnmariano476 years ago Thanks! Mindtricks to finishing. Anything new to a person will always be vague unless repeated. A good teacher always repeats a lesson or principle until it creates an impression in the students' mind. It is a good thing that these videos can be repeated over and over again until one can recall and apply the lessons. ... 7
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@loveishappiness73306 years ago This is a very good speaker and a passionate, intelligent, inspiring talk. I think what he is saying is to be true to yourself, your own values. 2
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@vaklinpetkov74964 years ago This was the most helpful and inspiring ted talk i've had the pleasure to witness in a while. Thank you, Conor Neill. 65
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@karenchristensen4087 years ago Conor, your message was fantastic! I'm changed. I've been writing every day since listening to your talk and even more importantly for me is that I'm ALL IN now; I know who I'm betting on:). Thank you! 19
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@NicNicoleta7 years ago I enjoined a lot ,I learn a lot.thank you mister Conor.The fact that you speak slow,permet me to absorb better the information.Sure I will not forget your talk.Great presentation,high class 3
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@jimmyharris93449 years ago I'm absolutely blown away that there are negative comments about this. Starting with zero money and four children and an unemployed wife 20 years ago, I started and still own a small advertising business that more than quintupled my personal income, while allowing me to employ others along the way, give generously to what I believe in, get 100% out of debt, run a marathon and win an international body-transformation contest with my wife - among other things - At 50 years old, I can tell you that my success is in large part based on employing these three principles. My failures are almost 100% related to NOT employing these principles. Going forward, I intend ot focus more directly on these things. I listened all the way through and took notes. I thought his delivery was perfect. Any faster, and it would be hard to think about what he was saying. The people who haven't because it's "too slow" must be either really intelligent, or just impatient. ... 2
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@michelleoneill48674 years ago This is one of my fav Ted talks.... Thank you Connor Neill 3
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@jagadishmadiki89685 years ago Very rarely I comment on a video, I just wanted to say something about him ... this is one of the finest presentation with good content useful for every one 4
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@megabizland4 years ago When he asked "who do you bet on?" I would say 90% myself. However, if this is 5 years ago, I would never even dare to think about myself to bet on. 14
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@sweetycamy4 years ago I just finished watching this wonderful ted talk and I'm in tears. I needed a strategy to improve my productivity. This has been a suggested video. I will watch it again 5
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@johnalombardi29514 years ago Dear Conor,
This is a fabulous presentation, thank you for motivating me to take immediate action to handle an important issue. Trust that 2020 will be good to you in every way . Best Regards.
John Lombardi
Maryland, USA ... 35
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@ivanverdian15 years ago Tool to maximize intelligence = Writing down any idea or your own life / write diary.
Tool to maximize energy = one step at a time
Tool to maximize integrity = The coherence between diary with value
Success is repeated consistent good habit. ... 8
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@marcgreen0075 years ago Enjoyed this talk very much. I watched it years ago and the (only) one thing that stuck with me from back then was to focus only on the next step when things get hard. That has been helpful over the years, even though I had forgotten where I learned it. Hearing this talk again has now opened the greater message for me and I am committed to living by this. Thank you! ... 6
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@vimmivimmi31734 years ago Incredible - but true. I had over the years had many motivational speeches but never had this impact. This Gentleman is equipped with the 'art of communication to be listened not heard' - Thank You Sir 1
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@MrDivad0069 years ago Best talk I have heared so far, I heared quite a lot.
People that are bitching about the length of the presentation didnt enjoy the moment and therefore missed the whole point of his talk. Way to waste 20 min.. 101
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@roaringrid10 years ago One of the best TED talks ever. I want this talk to reach millions! 3
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@dondreytaylor80019 years ago Wow the delivery of this talk was amazing. Damn right, I'll bet on myself. 35
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@KaranShinde00254 years ago The best content i have ever seen on tedx talks. The information and knowledge provided by this man is amazing.
But somebody must teach him how to speak without putting people to sleep. I'm glad YouTube has the functionality to fast forward. I saved 8 minutes of my precious time. Also he said "Who would you bet on?" more number of times than the number of times people said "Covid-19" in 2020.
Overall this Talk gets an 8/10 from me. ... 1
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@satinrana51924 years ago Just remembered, when Conor says "who do you bet on?" for the first time, I jokingly said "myself". Little did I know that by the end of the video, I will mean it. 64
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@WhtKnght749 years ago 'Outstanding speaker' is certainly accurate, but it simply doesn't do him justice. For the record, my intro would have been: "Conor Neill should consider changing his name to Obi-Wan Conobi, because the man is a Jedi Master of public speaking." That is, of course, until my editor would get hold of it and hurriedly red-pen the complement down to something less colorful and/or skirting trademark infringement, something more like...'outstanding speaker.'
All kidding aside, I've seen most or all of the TEDx talks on self-motivation (yes, including Tony Robbins) during a recent quest for inspiration, and this video is number one with a bullet in my book, both in substance and style. In addition to the presentation's overall excellence, Mr. Neill also aced the most crucial element of such a talk (which, quite inexplicably, is often either given short shrift or even omitted entirely); namely, providing the audience with the practical tools necessary for them to achieve long-term success in attaining each of the provided goals.
After seeing this video, I checked out his YouTube video series/linked blog on communication skills and personal achievement, which left me similarly impressed; the videos are engaging and succinct (mostly 1-4 minutes, perfect for my ADD self), each providing excellent, practical tools and strategies, and the blog posts provide additional quality advice and strategies with similar brevity.
Muchas gracias, Mr. Neill...here's hoping that we have you around to continue providing a positive impact and inspiration to others for many years to come. ... 39
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@JuanRios-kh8sq5 years ago This video showed up in my feed yesterday. I took one look at the title and kept scrolling. I'm bad a seeing things through to completion. I guess part of me was worried that Id find that I was deficient or broken in some irreparable way and that Id continue to be a poor finisher. This morning I watched the video, challenging myself to confront whatever its contents might be and Im glad that I did. ... 7
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@ShaNuWaterF.O.Y.8 years ago Learning to say No, I followed Warren Buffet's Strategy. Before that, I was doing everything I could for everyone but myself. I continue learning to have integrity, improve my energy through physical endurance and exercise intelligence by obtaining more knowledge through reading , watching influential, positive and honest people. Namast'e ... 6
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@imogieabraham94682 years ago I celebrate that teacher who made you write everyday from 14. I believe he/she started you on the journey here. I feel my life absolutely altered by this new understanding. 1
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@marialupi93605 years ago Thank you! You are truly a “gem”. I will be writing a card every day from this moment on. I have a son I want to be a role model.
God bless you! 6
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@a3uu9 years ago This was such a great talk, thanks for uploading. I wrote in journals for a few years but stopped recently; this really got me back into the habit. 5
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@LamarJordan4 years ago So many mental nuggets. The more you say no to things that don't matter, the more you can say yes to the things that do matter. That is what i got frim this speech.
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@IdeasMarket6 years ago I salute to Conor for his Beautiful, Inspiring, Wisdom words for improving our life towards betterment. Thank You and Bless You CONOR.
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@REDROSE-wq4jz4 years ago WE ARE BLESSED TO HEAR YOUR ADVICE MAN ALL RESPECT CONOR YOUR AN AMAZING TEACHER 3
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@slavicastepanovic2594 years ago This is one of the most inspiring talks I have ever seen on TEDx! 4
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@amitsingh76845 years ago Extremely Inspiring. Journaling your life .Its so powerful. and just being present in the moment , focusing on the next 15 mins. I am achieving and accomplishing so much more in my life. Its one of the keys to living a Great life. Yes I am betting on Myself. ... 2
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@neeleshs21435 years ago One of the best TEDtalks. Really simple but vital points. Neatly and gradually revealed in a thoroughly engaging manner. A true guru or zen-like manner of bringing home the point. Connor, you're awesome 1
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@GregBFernandezJr9 years ago Just watched this one twice this morning. Thanks for the inspiring talk Conor Neil 5
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@AmandeepSinghTur8 years ago # aha, that is the trick. Don't think where you are going or what you will accomplish. Just think what you are going to do in next 15 minutes. About the goals and other stuff, think when you are writing! ... 41
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@TamasSimon6 years ago I sincerely admire you way of giving talks.It's a delight to listen to you from your first words to the last ones. And you know what? Your style is a very similar to my favourite speaker's style. Relaxed voice and pace, carefully choosen words, well structured ideas, presented in a captivating way. ... Thank you, for sharing with us your talks! ... 1
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@drmarymusic6 years ago This presentation is much more than the Discipline of Finishing. In fact, that one-step-at-a-time concept doesn't even show up until the last 5 minutes or so. This is one of those that you should take notes and then see how your decisions and life habits add up. One of the most valuable suggestions here is to write it down so you see where your TRUE attention is being spent or wasted. Thank you for sharing these pearls of wisdom with us. ...
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@nitinissacjoy6039 years ago Probably the best TED talk I've heard.. Thank You! 119
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@danmimis45768 years ago I was searching YouTube for "discipline and concentration" and came over this vid and I enjoyed it. It doesn't quite apply to me since I'm a gambler and an inventor, so I'm chasing the Jackpot -- small steps bore me to death. But from that specific angle (based on Warren's 3 criteria) his speech made sense, was even captivating .. ... 3
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@Aw-jaamac4 years ago it was a few days ago when I found Conor Neill, in the First Time I watched I Knew he is smoking Something, I watched more than 15 Talks already but this's amazing and Incredible.
I'll be watching this over and Over again Until It sinks into my Subconscious mind. ... 2
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@prakritisingha69064 years ago such a well structured, well spoken and used simple language so subtly and coherently to sum up all we need to be succesful!!! Incredible!!! 2
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@shobanbabukommusportsphysi37936 years ago SO INSPIRATIONAL TO LIFT UP ONE'S LIFE TO THE FULLEST BY PRIORITIZING THEIR GOALS. 6
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@psyxoux11 years ago Really inspiring and very motivational. I watched it twice. And this is now my third time with my wife. Your words spoke to me, and I am repeating E.I.I. in my head all the time... Energy. Intelligence. Integrity. Best wishes from Lebanon [and my wife's homeland Canada] :) ... 6
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@Cali_Girl14 years ago Yes. I used to ride a bicycle around two towns. I knew it would take an hour or two or three to get from one destination to another. I accepted it would take a long time to get from one destination to another.
The only thing I would focus on is the NEXT rotation of the pedal.
Eventually I would arrive at my destination.
I have to remember this.
Because , many times I have become overwhelmed with the task ahead, and fail to even take the first step, and avoided many opportunities that felt too big for me.
Thank You for this presentation. ...
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@helenmcallister92495 years ago This is a superb talk- I chose my wonderful Best Friend, a Man of Integrity, who is my inspiration and who says "no" so that he can do the now task. Then it becomes a "yes". Thank you Conor Neill
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@tminev11 years ago This is the most inspiring speech I have had on TED so far!!! Thank you Conor for changing my life! 4
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@98112670289 years ago extremely inspiring. I am going to listen to this every single day... 31
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@yirujiwang3 years ago Great talk! Key points on Warren Buffet’s three criteria: 1. Integrity: do what you plan to do; 2. Energy: towards health and action (rather than thinking about action); 3. Intelligence: specifically adaptive intelligence. Deal with only the next unit, without thinking about the finish line: a page a day, you will have a book in a year. Write down things you did and reflect on them, you will get to know yourself better, eventually you are the person you need to bet on. Very powerful and unpresumptuous speech! ...
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@heleneofcortina64005 years ago Outstanding speaker, wish there were more like him. Totally present. 2
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@suzwaltz4 years ago At the end of his presentation, one thought, "I love this." 7
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@rafaelfogaca17615 years ago I came across with his video in exactly at the right time of my life's journey. 10
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@MesotheliomaUSA3 years ago Ich habe vor kurzem Sommerkurse am College begonnen und fühlte mich in Kombination mit meinem Bloggen und Programmieren sehr überwältigt. In letzter Zeit ging mir durch den Kopf: "Es gibt nicht genug Zeit an einem Tag." Doch als mich endlich hinsetze und anfange, meinen Code zu schreiben, verschwindet die Angst, nicht in der Lage zu sein, das zu beenden, was ich mir vorgenommen habe, und nicht in der Lage zu sein, bis Mitternacht einen Beitrag darüber zu schreiben. Alles was ich tun muss ist aufhören 15 Minuten voraus zu denken, es tut mir nicht gut. Vielen Dank, dass Sie Conor Neill. :) :) :) ...
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@ahmadqadeibalban37769 months ago The best Ted video I have ever watched.
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@pushpanjalimurmu285 years ago "How little power they have on their own nature" , the marshmallow test. Will power is an incredible thing. 5
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@nikolus23415 years ago I'm love his great heart and his extremely well expressive human product. Lots oflove from me. 6
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@jayamuraliseyon4447 years ago The silent pauses you use often in your speech... That's really fantastic! And it makes the speech even more interesting...!!! Great talk...!!!
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@americanmade19076 years ago I was given the Marshmallow test. I ate it right after the Door closed and I am happy, and Life has been very good to me in my 50 Years. Risk, Faith, and Patience.
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@damiajayi46705 years ago I've enjoyed & managed my tasks/self-development projects better since I watched this video. 5
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@pratikshetty43699 years ago This is the best Ted Speech i have ever come across. Kudos to Conor Neil 8
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@nouhabhy30674 years ago This is one of my best Ted talks 😭😭 It was amazing, I wish it did not end !! Thank you for this man 🥀 1
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@kartikaprill4 years ago This is the best ted talk ive encountered so far. so practical n he basically said that finishing is possible altho it may take some time, but it really is attainable. But also reminding me that enjoying the process is important n it shapes how its gonna end. I also love the 3 strategies, made me realize that its necessary to say no to things that dont line up with my priorities. bcus i have this tendency to say yes everytime becus i dont wanna disappoint anyone, but in the end i get overwhelmed n cant finish the task. i very much love this talk. and yes, im also betting on myself! ...
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@timwoods31736 years ago oh oh, I love this talk. Inspiring all the way. 6
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@leoselios7789 years ago The frequency of comments remarking upon Conor's sedate and leisurely manner of speaking is truly astounding, in that it substantiates a theory I have. Allow me to reiterate. For in this video, as in many TEDx talks, a fundamental human emotion or characteristic is copiously explored. The characteristics under scrutiny here are patience and virtue. So when Conor presents the issue in the lack of these virtues, to provide analogy to the marshmallow experiment, he gives us a single marshmallow, a glint of success. He then proceeds to wallow about, seemingly aimlessly, and "leaves the room." Following this, all those who are assiduous enough to have watched the full video received the second marshmallow in the form of the formula for success. I do believe that he committed to such an extremely plodding pace for that effect, only those willing to commit were worthy. For under any other circumstances I do believe, based on his prolific affluence and intellectual merit, he could have candidly stated his exigence, candidly stated his findings, and candidly stated his conclusion. ... 107
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@Strawbalegardens6 years ago This is one of the best TEDx talks I’ve heard. Great delivery, great message, and valuable messages. Well done my friend. 1
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@angl43725 years ago Who disliked this?? One of the best Ted Talks I've watched 1
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@jaskii8 years ago Lessons learnt :
1. one thing he missed was children who didn't ate that marshmallow, were given another marshmallow (REWARD) after 10 minutes. Patience is SWEET.
2. Break a bigger/TOUGH task into smaller/EASY task . e.g 42000 swimming strokes === stroke, stroke, breathe
3. Create an environment to BREAK bad habits( don't stare at marshmallow) and convert them into GOOD habits. e.g not buying chocolate from supermarket, keeping your running shoes next to your door etc ... 23