Talks on Making Ideas Happen

Oliver Burkeman: The Negative Path to Happiness and Success

The "cult of optimism" has taught us to set strict goals and adhere to them. But instead we should embrace uncertainty and remain flexible.

Sarah Lewis: Find Your Private Domain

"Putting something out in the world, requires a temporary removal from it."

Joe Gebbia: Executing Your Idea Starts With a Small Single Step

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia walks us through how to shake off our reservations and take the first small step to turning our ideas into an actual experience.

Joshua Davis: Never Let Success Get In The Way of Creativity

Artist and technologist Joshua Davis on his multi-year dry spell and how he smashed through with a mix of help from friends and a return to tackling projects outside of his comfort zone.

Leah Busque: Have Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals And Take Baby Steps

"Share your idea with everyone" and 4 others lessons Leah Busque learned from building TaskRabbit.

Tina Seelig: The 6 Characteristics of Truly Creative People

In this compelling 99U talk, Stanford professor Tina Seelig shows us how the top organizations in the world foster a creative environment.

Cal Newport: “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Advice

In this 99U Talk, best-selling author Cal Newport asks how do people end up enjoying what they do for a living?

A.J. Jacobs: The Importance of Self-Delusion in the Creative Process

Could self-delusion be the best invention ever? If it makes you take action on your idea, the answer just might be yes.

Playlist: Talks on Making Ideas Happen