What makes you, you? Is it how you think of yourself, how others think of you, or something else entirely? At TEDxYouth@Manchester, Julian Baggini draws from philosophy and neuroscience to give a surprising answer. For those who don’t know, Julian Baggini is a journalist and philosopher who studies the complexities of personal identity. He is currently the editor-in-chief of the Philosophers’ Magazine. This video poses a great question and gives a very insightful answer. Read more

These are changing and challenging times. Life is difficult and setbacks are common in the great game of business and in life. I’ve had my fair share of setbacks during the past couple years and I know I’m not alone. I have felt like I’ve screwed up my life beyond repair. However, as difficult as it has been, I have been able to keep a positive attitude in life. Every person has a choice about the attitude they bring to their day and the actions they make. Those who will prosper must develop flexible optimism, resourcefulness, and persistence in the face of adversity and constant change. Unfortunately, far too many are falling victim to the depression of our age, learned helplessness– “Nothing I can do is going to make any difference in what happens to me, so why try?” Read more

Mel Robbins is a married working mother of three, an ivy-educated criminal lawyer, and one of the top career and relationship experts in America. Widely respected for her grab-’em-by-the-collar advice and tough love, Robbins drills through the mental clutter that stands between people and what they want. Her approach is smart, effective and entertaining. Five days a week, Mel hosts her own syndicated radio show The Mel Robbins Show, discussing hot topics and giving advice to callers across America. In addition, she writes a monthly column for Success Magazine, is a former CNBC contributor and is the co-founder of Advice for Living, Inc., which develops products and television programming with experts in the wellness, health, relationship and career categories. This entertaining video is very thought provoking and well worth the watch. Read more