Rory Sutherland: Perspective is everything

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  • Опубліковано 3 тра 2012
  • www.ted.com The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case for how reframing is the key to happiness.
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  • @syddiallo
    @syddiallo 10 років тому +526

    He has a british accent, so i believe he's smart and knows what he's talking about.

    • @jeff7775
      @jeff7775 7 років тому +14

      Pre-Brexit perception. Now I hear a Brit accent and fear isolationist cluelessness and mass grumpy irrationality (and we return to perception: deep philosopher or friendless idiot?)

    • @nathantomaneng7259
      @nathantomaneng7259 7 років тому +22

      jeff7775 well your perspective on Britain's situation and of the EU might have been influenced by mainstream media :P

    • @mrsandman4397
      @mrsandman4397 4 роки тому +7

      This damn Brexit fiasco threatens how us Brits are ever likely to be seen as we ought but now we are seen as isolationist racists, incapable of resolving political differences.

    • @Medietos
      @Medietos 4 роки тому

      @@mrsandman4397 :I have been too mobbed by authorities, withheld the assistence and treatment I need and have the right to, they broke my bad health down and gave me new illnesses, and even took my humble home and life savings, tiny sick pension , so I haven't been able to learn big politics. Seen that, I still find it good that some countries have the courage and independence to say yes to nations' supremacy and self-rule. Ppl are always thinking all sorts of things, whether we do as some want or not, and we can't please everyone. And ppl often have opinions without first gaining knowledge and foundation for it.
      Truth and goodness is not held by the majority, just saying. Stay courageous!

    • @stephensersha647
      @stephensersha647 4 роки тому +4

      @@mrsandman4397 Brexit shows that there are still a great number of people in your country that still retain value for an individual identity and control as a country instead of submitting to a EU hive mind. It's ok to recognize that whats good for the UK isn't necessarily what's good for France, Italy, etc... The EU robs you of much of that decision making, and it's very understandable that your country's decisions should ultimately be decided by no one else other than by people of your own country. Only the main stream media rhetoric pushes the narrative that Brexit isolationist, racist, or otherwise. I would like to think that most people are rational enough that they aren't negatively judging you over Brexit, unless they buy into the false narrative.

  • @jeffsergeant
    @jeffsergeant 10 років тому +181

    "Things are not what they are, they are what we think they are" very Zen :)

  • @kentpartybus1590
    @kentpartybus1590 10 років тому +268

    Really enjoyed this. One of those rare Ted Talks you wish we're twice as long, points well backed up too

    • @sarahbaybordi711
      @sarahbaybordi711 4 роки тому +4

      I wasn't ready for it to be over. I have a feeling he knows how to improve and virtually fix most of the things.

    • @ernestoppetit7638
      @ernestoppetit7638 3 роки тому +3

      He's got a book out now called Alchemy

    • @bruno_nwogu
      @bruno_nwogu 2 роки тому

      Jeez! I literally said “there has to be more of this”

  • @KevinWallis-Eade
    @KevinWallis-Eade 9 років тому +84

    I have met Rory and seen him speak live. He is a powerhouse of creative thought. This and other videos of his are well worth watching for anyone interested in creating great customer relationships.

  • @LionElAton
    @LionElAton 3 роки тому +24

    One of the greatest TED talks of all time. Excellent.

  • @jannickbreunis
    @jannickbreunis 4 місяці тому +3

    11 years ago.. Great video.

  • @TrevorAcy
    @TrevorAcy 11 років тому +48

    I believe Rory's point was in line with his "year off" comment instead of calling it unemployed. He didn't mean the unemployed Thai people in Thailand; he meant an English person travelling abroad by choice (to Thailand) instead of being unemployed in England.

  • @markcooper7212
    @markcooper7212 9 років тому +94

    Absolutely brilliant talk on perception v reality. Incredibly thought provoking

    • @leonhind5565
      @leonhind5565 9 років тому

      i liked the bit about smoking at the window ( philosipher ? )

    • @syrop26
      @syrop26 5 років тому

      Do you really need to listen to an idiot promoting smoking and encouraging torturing dogs with electric shocks?

    • @221b-Maker-Street
      @221b-Maker-Street 4 роки тому +4

      @@syrop26 - Clearly you didn't watch the rest of the talk, you might have learned something to your advantage... Also, I'd check your dictionary for a decent definition of the word 'promoting'.

    • @medievalpepper1832
      @medievalpepper1832 3 роки тому +1

      @@221b-Maker-Street don’t bother explaining, this guy most certainly has the wrong *perspective* (pun intended)

  • @nofood1
    @nofood1 4 роки тому +21

    Its like reading a book in 18 minutes. Legendary TedTalk this one!!

  • @skylardavis9000
    @skylardavis9000 9 років тому +34

    I agree! I've noticed this is why I love unconventional life hacks. I have pride in the way I do things, not only because it may be slightly more fast (a "technicality"), but simply because I am doing it differently.
    For instance I came up with a unique way to sort cloths that need to be ironed vs. those not wrinkled. I put all wrinkled cloths hung up one way and all others hooked up the other way. It makes it (slightly) easier to find witch cloths to ignore when picking cloths for the day and which to grab when ironing.
    However I love this, not because it saves me 10 seconds a week, but because it is a different way of doing things that I can take pride in; I probably wouldn't care about this technique if this was simply taught to me by my parents.

    • @fudge90
      @fudge90 2 роки тому

      new life hack: don't bother ironing? save you a few days a year?

  • @MTLDYLAN
    @MTLDYLAN 11 років тому +158

    “If you stand and stare out of the window, on your own, you’re an antisocial friendless idiot.
    ... If you stand and stare out of the window, on your own with a cigarette, you’re a fucking philosopher.”

    • @dogdriver70
      @dogdriver70 4 роки тому +4

      if you stand and stare into the window, you're a stalker and she calls the cops.......

    • @UrbanLetsPlay
      @UrbanLetsPlay 4 роки тому +1

      "If you quote the opening statement of a youtube video, below the video, you are a fucking idiot"

    • @violonic547
      @violonic547 6 днів тому

      @@dogdriver70 lmaooo. But on a real note, if you stand and stare out the window, you're just appreciating life as it is. The beauty of it all. Theres already too much negativity in this world

  • @Plant_Parenthood
    @Plant_Parenthood 9 років тому +7

    He has a fantastic voice. He should narrate audiobooks!

  • @michaelinglis8516
    @michaelinglis8516 4 роки тому +19

    Great points, it was really interesting to see them incorporated into our daily lives/decisions. Very well put together talk.

  • @SuperHeroINTJ
    @SuperHeroINTJ 11 років тому +4

    This video is one of my favourites videos in You Tube. Rory's presentation is amazing. Love to watch it. I've watched it over 10 times. Every time I watch it I pick new things I hadn't pick before. I'm glad he mentioned Ludwig von Mises. I see everyone talking on Mises lately, Peter Thiel also talked about him. I'm happy about the attention the classical economists are getting. It is well deserved.

  • @Simply_told
    @Simply_told 3 місяці тому

    He went through some stuff. Sad for him. But learnt a lot from you dear sir. Thank you.

  • @chrispark6497
    @chrispark6497 2 місяці тому +1

    Extremely underated, people all over the world will hopefully keep this in mind for eons.

  • @AncientWisdom222
    @AncientWisdom222 Рік тому +2

    Fantastically enlightening.

  • @ramnathan1683
    @ramnathan1683 2 роки тому +8

    One of the amazing TED talks, I have watched this over and over again, and every time I pick up some new nuances.

    • @_LoFi_Mania_
      @_LoFi_Mania_ Рік тому +1

      Has it helped you with real life things and if so could give some examples?

  • @vishaalnarayan123
    @vishaalnarayan123 8 років тому +13

    learned a great deal from this video. Perspective so powerful wow

  • @rm5291
    @rm5291 11 років тому +1

    great point.

  • @ligiabuzan9998
    @ligiabuzan9998 2 роки тому +2

    absolutely brilliant man!

  • @TheLifeTrekker
    @TheLifeTrekker 12 років тому +3

    I love that he uses the ideas so brilliantly put forth by Ludwig von Mises. Rory just focuses on the perception/marketing knowledge. Powerful ideas.

  • @thegoodlydragon7452
    @thegoodlydragon7452 8 років тому

    Fascinating.

  • @Larry21924
    @Larry21924 3 місяці тому

    This is sheer brilliance. I found something with a similar message, and it was beyond words. "Your Body Your Temple" by Sophia Wintergreen

  • @samuelgochhayat661
    @samuelgochhayat661 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Ted 😊

  • @richardpointer
    @richardpointer 21 день тому

    I wish I could give this talk two thumbs up!

  • @damonthemoney93
    @damonthemoney93 12 років тому

    improving the three situations you mentioned

  • @bryansmith113
    @bryansmith113 4 роки тому +7

    Was looking for a good talk on perspective. Instantly a favorite. Even brought up the Austrian school and praxeology!

  • @kawasakitakashi5634
    @kawasakitakashi5634 11 років тому

    Rory Sutherland7s presentation is really great.
    This makes me better.

  • @Crakenull
    @Crakenull 12 років тому +3

    Best TED talk in a while IMO!

  • @hajime6939
    @hajime6939 4 роки тому +2

    Indeed perspective is everything. &he explained it in such ways it amazing work.

  • @MauriceGucci
    @MauriceGucci 2 місяці тому

    his points about value and frame of reference are still very important and still way too under appreciated.
    we are a species of emotional perceivers who have built a society of logic.

  • @Donutman-ln4ju
    @Donutman-ln4ju 2 місяці тому

    THE BEST TED TALK

  • @FloweyG
    @FloweyG 9 років тому +5

    absolutely brilliant!

  • @zufwithanf
    @zufwithanf 9 років тому +3

    ''you're a fucking philosopher...'' I love this guy :)

  • @jesseleighgordon33
    @jesseleighgordon33 Рік тому +1

    wow... just wow!

  • @salaheldinabusin
    @salaheldinabusin 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic Video !!

  • @Life_moreabundantly
    @Life_moreabundantly 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @azona3633
    @azona3633 3 роки тому +2

    amazing

  • @marieclairexan
    @marieclairexan 12 років тому

    Athinaaaa!! Ted kai stin Ellada!!! Yay!!!

  • @GluttonForSex
    @GluttonForSex 12 років тому

    Now we're talking. Excellent material.

  • @rajeshgadda2824
    @rajeshgadda2824 Рік тому

    Awesome session. Very enlightening. Thank you for posting sir !

  • @EphemeraAeterna
    @EphemeraAeterna 12 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @DaRealFiberOptix
    @DaRealFiberOptix 12 років тому +1

    all around amazing ted talk, I honestly think this might be the very best 1 I have seen. this is why i watch ted, vids like these

  • @ryanweng3295
    @ryanweng3295 3 роки тому

    One of the most brilliant TED TALKS I have ever seen!

  • @M1kaTck
    @M1kaTck 12 років тому +2

    one of the best talks !

  • @namesurname2968
    @namesurname2968 7 років тому +2

    thx Mr Rory Sutherland , i learned a lot from this lesson.thx for uploading

  • @AngilasGuy
    @AngilasGuy 12 років тому

    Brilliant.

  • @FindingVickie
    @FindingVickie 12 років тому +3

    Great talk!
    I thoroughly enjoyed it!

  • @sNICKer1103
    @sNICKer1103 11 років тому

    Ok, tnx for your reply ;)

  • @mrpetermjohnston
    @mrpetermjohnston 12 років тому

    Aaaahh my eyes have been opened by your eloquent argument! I shall immediately put down human action straight away and suckle from the teat of the state run economy

  • @TheScaryfluff
    @TheScaryfluff 12 років тому

    Amazing talk

  • @orenkoz10
    @orenkoz10 12 років тому +1

    great!

  • @diamondslashranch
    @diamondslashranch 12 років тому

    Amazing talk.

  • @hgcalben8241
    @hgcalben8241 2 роки тому +1

    Just read his book In June 2021. Now I'm fascinated with the ideas he's tossing around.

  • @danielfoxes
    @danielfoxes 12 років тому

    good talk ol chap

  • @xxmdogxx1ify1
    @xxmdogxx1ify1 10 років тому +4

    love this guy

  • @rogy2431
    @rogy2431 3 роки тому +2

    Best ted talk show ever

  • @Marduk-np5gq
    @Marduk-np5gq 3 роки тому +142

    who else here from think b4 you sleep

    • @mizudashi2501
      @mizudashi2501 3 роки тому +4

      Yep, and difference in rhetorical delivery and value in comparison to the lonesome feminist´s rant is absolutely mind blowing.

    • @zephyrus3604
      @zephyrus3604 3 роки тому +1

      ye

    • @88_TROUBLE_88
      @88_TROUBLE_88 3 роки тому

      TBYS immigrant here

    • @zephyrus3604
      @zephyrus3604 3 роки тому +1

      @@88_TROUBLE_88 ye

    • @pgam1862
      @pgam1862 3 роки тому

      what video is this

  • @amorphusensanity
    @amorphusensanity 12 років тому

    I feel like I already saw this one uploaded to youtube before. Deja vu.

  • @heyJordanParker
    @heyJordanParker 2 роки тому +1

    That was excellent. It's still as relevant as it was 10 years ago. I genuinely forgot how amazing some TED talks are!

  • @enlaotrapuntadelmund
    @enlaotrapuntadelmund 4 роки тому +6

    Kudos Funny, clever, interesting data with sense of humour to embrace the information , a.pure Ted talk to reach and teach the listeners.

  • @ttanizawa901
    @ttanizawa901 11 років тому

    Well said.

  • @thasneemish
    @thasneemish Рік тому

    underrated talk

  • @raghunandshamarayar1297
    @raghunandshamarayar1297 6 років тому +4

    why doesn't this have a million views!

  • @Arghira
    @Arghira 12 років тому

    Great talk. He reminded me about Christopher Hitchens.

  • @tahyihpin5834
    @tahyihpin5834 3 роки тому +1

    absolute kingslayer

  • @matthewjay660
    @matthewjay660 12 років тому

    Bravo Mr. Sutherland!

  • @drewpasttenseofdraw
    @drewpasttenseofdraw 12 років тому

    Information is good. Good information. Me thanks you for sharing.

  • @ChristopherJManess
    @ChristopherJManess 12 років тому

    Great Presentation

  • @SAURABHKUMAR-hn3qe
    @SAURABHKUMAR-hn3qe 5 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant talk on perception v reality.

  • @FinallyGotATubeName
    @FinallyGotATubeName 12 років тому

    One of the best

  • @OrthodoxAtheist
    @OrthodoxAtheist 12 років тому

    One of the most enjoyable TED presentations for some time. Bravo. :D

  • @yoppindia
    @yoppindia 4 роки тому +1

    Most useful video i have seen in some time.

  • @DannyGodlewski
    @DannyGodlewski 4 роки тому +6

    This was fantastic. Very clear, well organized, & easy to comprehend. His metaphors were spot on as well. Anybody else have an idea of why it was such a good Ted talk besides the reasons I mentioned? I’m trying to figure out ways to
    Better information, and I was glued to the screen for the whole clip.

  • @HiddenWen
    @HiddenWen 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyable talk, got the point across without being overly technical and he brought plenty of humor too.

  • @agodinruins
    @agodinruins 12 років тому

    this is awesome.

  • @mike28110
    @mike28110 12 років тому

    Oddly enough, I enjoyed his talk thoroughly. Smart man.

  • @lgrisotto
    @lgrisotto 12 років тому

    brilliant

  • @robertkelliher938
    @robertkelliher938 2 роки тому +1

    Been lucky to have attended a few of his talks in Dublin, he's excellent and from talking afterwards a true gent!

  • @nascentnaomie
    @nascentnaomie 4 роки тому

    Insightful and interesting

  • @dooooods
    @dooooods 12 років тому +3

    woe woe woe, i could have listened to this another 30 minutes

  • @7thvirgo
    @7thvirgo 12 років тому

    This **** is good!

  • @ekutrip
    @ekutrip 11 років тому +1

    Such an amazing mind..

  • @ondemandpowerwashing3434
    @ondemandpowerwashing3434 4 роки тому +1

    Good.

  • @Archimagus
    @Archimagus 12 років тому

    Brilliant

  • @MarketingOnepager
    @MarketingOnepager 4 роки тому

    thanks Rory, this is still a classic. I've linked to this on the playlists for both my Strategy and Marketing Metrics courses.

  • @hishamwadiwadi8765
    @hishamwadiwadi8765 11 років тому

    I LOVE TED TALKS THEY´RE SO INSPIRING TO ME...I CAN DO WITHOUT THEM THEY HAVE BEEN LEADING ME TO BE MORE INTELLECTUAL ON MANY STUFFS I DID NOT HAVE THE SLIGHTEST ABOUT...SEE YA GUYS

  • @i3atuk484
    @i3atuk484 5 років тому +3

    I could spend days and months only listening to him talking. Guy is amazing

  • @samanthapaitakispp
    @samanthapaitakispp 11 років тому +2

    I agree on his view of a "success" formula which involves a psychological aspect of allowing people to feel as though they have a choice and to also feel good about making a choice (i.e. the bridge). This country would be more successful if that formula were put into place as we rebuild our economy. This was a Great Talk.. Thanks Rory!

  • @drkcaey
    @drkcaey 12 років тому +2

    I've thought of this, understood this and can't wait to implement it to my country when my time comes!

  • @benevolentdictator2315
    @benevolentdictator2315 4 роки тому +11

    Very enlightening. This may be the inspiration I needed to rebrand my business using psychology.
    The overlapping Venn diagrams creates the ideal subset that most wholistically satisfies the the objective. Many times the problem can not be solved by economics or technology, but a spin on perception, the psychological component, may do the trick; cheap. Think of the possibilities of rebranding your business, accordingly, especially if it is in harmony or synergistically improved with the other Venn components.
    The French are masters at this as they took spoiled grape juice, tree and soil fungus, slimy mollusk slithering about the ground, milk-gone-bad products and dozens of other items that most of us would have classified as disgusting and the French reclassified them as works of culinary art for which we gladly over pay under the guise of increasing the quality of our lives.
    The De Beers family comes to mind as the consummate capitalist as they created the perceived need while delving the perceived solution while being the sole harvester and purveyor of some geological curiosity with maybe only one logical utility..

  • @juanolotgn
    @juanolotgn 12 років тому

    Great talk! Sharing this, hopefully it will get to some spanish politician and wil give him an idea of how to improve things

  • @brettygood1
    @brettygood1 12 років тому

    Brilliant! This man is absolutely brilliant!

  • @n3bulous
    @n3bulous 12 років тому

    The restaurant analogy was deep.

  • @nothintofancyproductions279
    @nothintofancyproductions279 11 років тому

    This guy gets it

  • @chapinero017
    @chapinero017 4 роки тому

    This TED talk is what is going to move us forward from this what feels eternal quarantine!

  • @dreamclassics2507
    @dreamclassics2507 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best videos UA-cam recommended to me 😁🙌🏼

  • @LogInfinity
    @LogInfinity 12 років тому

    Amazing

  • @sirjohnmawson
    @sirjohnmawson 10 років тому

    Great speaker!!!