Exercise 2

Directions: View the TED Talk and complete the following grid.

Title of TED Talk: 8 secrets of success

Name of Speaker: Richard St. John

Date of TED Talk and Number of views : February 2005 7,891,775 views

What was the speaker’s thesis (main point) of this speech? The main point was on what really leads to success.

Write 2-3 different things you learned from this presentation.      1)    I learned how to be successful in life towards a career.      2)    I learned that there are many ways to approach success.      3)    I learned that accomplished people worked hard and got over their weaknesses to achieve what they desired.

What group of people would benefit the most from hearing this lecture? The people who failed to succeed in their life and/or are quitting their dreams and goals.

If you could ask this speaker a question about his/her information or Presentation, what would you ask? What was the most common reason for success? For the people who had shyness’s and doubts, how did they conquer their fears?