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Talks to watch when you're stuck in a rut

We all feel stuck sometimes — whether it's on a creative project, in a job where we feel like we've plateaued, or in a mental state we just can't seem to shake out of. These talks may help give you that jolt.

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Try something new for 30 days
03:10

Matt Cutts

Try something new for 30 days

3 minutes 10 seconds
Want to be more creative? Go for a walk
05:15

Marily Oppezzo

Want to be more creative? Go for a walk

5 minutes 15 seconds
Your elusive creative genius
19:14

Elizabeth Gilbert

Your elusive creative genius

19 minutes 14 seconds
A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity
17:11

Tim Harford

A powerful way to unleash your natural creativity

17 minutes 11 seconds
Embrace the shake
09:47

Phil Hansen

Embrace the shake

9 minutes 47 seconds
Smash fear, learn anything
16:04

Tim Ferriss

Smash fear, learn anything

16 minutes 4 seconds
Why you will fail to have a great career
14:58

Larry Smith

Why you will fail to have a great career

14 minutes 58 seconds
What makes us feel good about our work?
20:12

Dan Ariely

What makes us feel good about our work?

20 minutes 12 seconds
Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
17:14

Guy Winch

Why we all need to practice emotional first aid

17 minutes 14 seconds
Living beyond limits
09:35

Amy Purdy

Living beyond limits

9 minutes 35 seconds
Be an artist, right now!
16:40

Young-ha Kim

Be an artist, right now!

16 minutes 40 seconds
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