Don't Believe Everything You Think | Lauren Weinstein | TEDxPaloAlto
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Published 2018-06-05
Lauren Weinstein is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, teaching one of the most popular classes there—The Essentials of Strategic Communication. In addition to her work at the Business School, she has served as a guest lecturer and skills coach for Stanford Law School, the Stanford undergraduate program and the Stanford d.school.
In addition to her work at Stanford, Lauren is the founder of Resonate Coaching. As the principal at Resonate, Lauren works with clients ranging from TED speakers to start-up founders to high-level executives, helping them achieve more powerful public speaking and interpersonal communication skills.
Prior to her current work, Lauren served as a communication strategist for high level teams at Fortune 500 companies and worked with Santa Clara County in their mediation and communication skills training program.
Lauren received her J.D. from Stanford Law School and her B.A. in psychology from Stanford University. She’s also a certified leadership development coach through the Coaches Training Institute.
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All Comments (21)
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I have this title tattooed on my body; "Don't Believe Everything You Think." It was the catalyst for a shift in my thinking and therefore my direction in life. Understanding this simple phrase pushed me to fight those nagging negative thoughts that crowded my mind to the point that all other thoughts were fleeting and fragile. This moment can be good, this day can be good, you can make progress, you can find the answers, you can take that trip, you can move, you can change. Good luck, you got this!
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Almost started crying by the end. I really needed to hear these words. I've been dealing with a low self-esteem and sabotaging myself throughout my entire life which didn't allow me to become the person i want to be. I thought it was impossible. Her words give me hope, especially hope in myself. Thank you so much.
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Usually i listen ted talks when i want to sleep but this one woke me up!
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"What you are is the result of what you have thought" - Buddha
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Powerful speech. Who all here to learn english.....or only listening.
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DUDE.......... DUDE!!!!!!!! I needed so much to hear this. I felt like she was talking to me directly into my eyes. DAMN!!! Thank you so much for this, I feel I can make myself stronger and free from these imaginary ropes.
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The best motivated TED talk ever. And she is so beautiful.
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Man, that was powerful! We all have two lifes. The second one starts when you realize you only have one. I’m also struggling with a wrong believe system.
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The most powerful TED talk I've ever seen! I really needed to hear this since most of us if not all have the same elephant story. It took me so long to find this video, however, after watching this, i have reached half of the other reality path. Therefore, I am grateful!! god bless whoever is reading my comment:)
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You give me hope that one day I can overcome all my negative thoughts Thank you
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So much trueness in her voice and expression. I can literally see in her eyes that she is sharing her real-life experience not a made-up story for the sake of TALK. Thank you for sharing!
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“‘ What makes us so amazing as children is that we live in a world before ropes. In a world before “what’s known”, when there is “what’s possible”. In a world before “I can’t”, when there is “how could I?”. In a world before falling and staying down, when we fall and get right up again-undeterred. In a world in which nothing is holding us back from our full capacity. I hope this is a seed for you, that gets you to question what you’ve previously accepted as true. That makes you more aware of your ropes, that helps you see they were always yours to break. No matter who you are or where you are in this moment, there is a life that you can be living if you break your ropes. You get there one new thought at a time. One new action at a time. Until one day, you find yourself in a new reality.” Lauren Weinstein How beautyful is that?
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The elephant analogy really helped me see some of my underlying issues, at 19 here I am worrying about the same insecurities I had in middle school, that people will think I’m awkward and there is a huge focus on my lack of social skills. But I’m older now, I can be better at making by friends, forming deep connections and stop telling my self I can’t.
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This is powerfully true, our childhood remains within us, and we are told to stop being that fearless person and do as society tells you is 'right', and lose who you are...this is great! I am an undergraduate in Psychology, and I am slowly becoming the fearless, fun, and the daring girl I once was--trying to remove all the trauma and bad thoughts that follow me daily throughout my life.
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This video helped me realise how much I’ve held myself back based on false beliefs and assumptions of myself and others
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Sometimes making the decision to watch something this long delivers dividends, this delivered way more than I expected.. Thank you..
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The way she described her life sounds like she was describing my life. This was very powerful.
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She had me at the elephant story 🍫🌸
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This is the most powerful TED talk I’ve listened to. And I’ve listened to a lot. Her message....absolutely amazing. Thank you Lauren for sharing this message with the world
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CRITICAL TIP Also, keep in mind. Along with beliefs, are feelings. Our actions will drag our feelings along 'kicking and screaming if need be'. As you work to change your self beliefs, interact with the world as if your beliefs, feelings and actions are in harmony. Actions are all we 100% control right now. You will succeed!
