Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little | TED

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  • @melaniechiriacescu7876
    @melaniechiriacescu7876 5 років тому +7505

    Imagine having him as a teacher! I would be in class everyday captivated

    • @nieceypiecey100
      @nieceypiecey100 5 років тому +81

      He seems like a tough grader.

    • @mansi3262
      @mansi3262 4 роки тому +9

      yes exactly

    • @melaniechiriacescu7876
      @melaniechiriacescu7876 4 роки тому +42

      nieceypiecey100 honestly these teachers make me want to learn even more to get good grades

    • @melaniechiriacescu7876
      @melaniechiriacescu7876 4 роки тому +5

      Joseph Karani ahahha so true but he’s just so fascinating

    • @adriancastillo2799
      @adriancastillo2799 4 роки тому +3

      Idk I kinda find this guy boring, if he was my professor I'd ditch class so much he wouldn't even know who I am 😂

  • @IOxyrinchus
    @IOxyrinchus 5 років тому +4070

    “As an introvert I might gently allude to certain assholic qualities”
    Both the most introverted and extroverted thing I’ve ever heard

    • @ryanrulesbro
      @ryanrulesbro 5 років тому +48

      That was so relatable, ive been in that situation so many times and its very funny to hear someone else speak of it

    • @PavelRipper
      @PavelRipper 5 років тому +4

      Called 'bathos', it is

    • @vwd3781
      @vwd3781 5 років тому +5

      I'm still laughing and I agree with you.

    • @myrealnameisawareness
      @myrealnameisawareness 5 років тому +6

      Ambiverted *

    • @mikelisteral7863
      @mikelisteral7863 2 роки тому +3

      introverts often avoid confrontation because they are at a disadvantage and its overstimulating

  • @mio7464
    @mio7464 5 років тому +5262

    He got emotional at his hospital analogy and it made part of my heart crack

  • @TnTPoll
    @TnTPoll 3 роки тому +2194

    I was one of those fortunate enough to have him as a professor at Carleton University in the 90s. Best. Class. Ever. He had a profound impact on me and I still remember an astonishing number of details from his lessons. I still find myself quoting him in my daily life. I have never been so thoroughly entertained and enlightened at the same time. I gave him a Thank You card when I graduated, expressing my gratitude for what he gave me. Being his student was truly a gift. Not only was he exceptionally brilliant, but his ability to teach through stories is unparalleled and his ability to humanize experience remarkable. I'm so glad he's still sharing himself with the world though TED. If you're reading this Dr. Little, may I once again say Thank you. The world is a better place because you're in it.

    • @slipknot39602
      @slipknot39602 2 роки тому +22

      thanks you so much for this story :-)

    • @Phoenixbeats89
      @Phoenixbeats89 2 роки тому +11

      What was one of his best quotes that you really appreciated?

    • @mrnice7570
      @mrnice7570 Рік тому +15

      This was good to read and uplifting to once again recall , how humans used to appreciate one another and the gifts interpersonal relationships bestow and bequeth

    • @cockeyedoptimista
      @cockeyedoptimista Рік тому +13

      This was a really nice comment to read, as someone below said. I guess Professor Little Really goes beyond his introvert nature to have made such an impression on you and undoubtedly others. Lucky you to have been his student, and lucky him to have had a student so expressive of their gratitude.

    • @444cupcaki
      @444cupcaki Рік тому

      ​@@mrnice757012:09 😮

  • @TinRapper
    @TinRapper 5 років тому +8090

    I have not enjoyed a TED Talk this much in a long time. He's perfect, his humor, professionalism, speech.

    • @stvkkkk11
      @stvkkkk11 5 років тому +10

      +1!

    • @alexispapageorgiou72
      @alexispapageorgiou72 5 років тому +28

      And this is done by someone who doesn't enjoy doing it, especially out of character like he said. And boy that was out of character. Must've been so liberating, that he may even become an extrovert now lol

    • @briannaquepasa5174
      @briannaquepasa5174 5 років тому +5

      ur an introvert aren't you

    • @ExploringAlpha
      @ExploringAlpha 5 років тому +4

      That is his "personal project" as he would call for it.

    • @ExploringAlpha
      @ExploringAlpha 5 років тому +7

      he dedicates his time and energy in order to come out with this amazingly polarizing and informative video.

  • @anywallsocket
    @anywallsocket 8 років тому +13921

    “We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.”

    • @protonjones54
      @protonjones54 8 років тому +31

      Who said that?

    • @anywallsocket
      @anywallsocket 8 років тому +207

      Kurt Vonnegut

    • @federal_europe
      @federal_europe 8 років тому +16

      DFTBA

    • @tiantu9830
      @tiantu9830 7 років тому +127

      I want to be the Christian God. Guess I better start slaughtering billions, and enslaving the masses while preaching about kindness.

    • @protonjones54
      @protonjones54 7 років тому +26

      Faye S
      If you want to be *Catholic.

  • @dank6617
    @dank6617 5 років тому +4162

    He is so serious about pooping alone that he prepared a whole TED speech for it.

    • @Elic205
      @Elic205 5 років тому +67

      None dares to step foot on same level in my house when I battle count dookoo.

    • @samuelfinlay416
      @samuelfinlay416 5 років тому +12

      😂This was so unexpected...
      ...In the best of ways 👊😎🔥

    • @borgoat1220
      @borgoat1220 5 років тому +25

      As a fellow solo pooper, he would hit it off real well with Rick Sanchez from "Rick and Morty."

    • @ryugo7713
      @ryugo7713 4 роки тому +4

      I TURDED HAHA
      💩

    • @justafriend_agreste6549
      @justafriend_agreste6549 4 роки тому

      😂😂

  • @KelvinRodrigues
    @KelvinRodrigues 2 роки тому +785

    He talked for 15 minutes without slide show and still kept attention retention from all audience and also us online, this is a true professor! Thanks for sharing this Brian Little!

  • @zoeyvernon83
    @zoeyvernon83 4 роки тому +3456

    HOLD UP, I want to take this professors class. Professors like him are the reason I love learning!!!

    • @wheeinsoojinmakemeweakfromawe
      @wheeinsoojinmakemeweakfromawe 3 роки тому +71

      I really like learning. It gives me goosebumps ,every time I hear or see something meaningful, interesting and strong based theory. I sometimes really want to know what was the reason or drive that people had to come to that solutions and how it becomes possible. It is so fun learning something new or interesting. I want to be in that professor's class.

    • @sunkissedangel
      @sunkissedangel 3 роки тому +12

      Right!!! I would love my class so much if he was my teacher

    • @saladinnomani
      @saladinnomani 2 роки тому +3

      And you fall in love quite probably, right :)

  • @WeasleyTwiins
    @WeasleyTwiins 8 років тому +6275

    I'm a social introvert. I find it hardest to be in groups where I don't know the people (well). With my friends, I may seem to be extroverted, but the interaction still drains me and I need to be alone quite a lot.

    • @sheep3370
      @sheep3370 6 років тому +365

      Nothing pisses me off more than when somebody wants to hang out when I just saw them a day ago

    • @ItsMeTheSteph
      @ItsMeTheSteph 6 років тому +21

      I’m the same way.

    • @darkhorse2226
      @darkhorse2226 6 років тому +97

      i can't agree with you more. i never be the one who break the ice first. being alone makes me more comfortable. whenever i don't spend time for myself, it's really exhausted

    • @tamymks1831
      @tamymks1831 6 років тому +20

      same here, is it bad to b introvert ? cz i get problems everytime im involved in society

    • @palmirajeremias4074
      @palmirajeremias4074 6 років тому +14

      OMG...this the the definition of being me.

  • @novelistusonthewater
    @novelistusonthewater 4 роки тому +3179

    there's days when, as an introvert, you feel odd, misplaced, not fitting in, alone with how you feel. And then you watch this and you feel like it really is perfectly OK just the way you are. Thank you so much Brian for this talk. And of course making it blatantly clear how limited my vocabulary is to yours.

    • @Anx23
      @Anx23 4 роки тому +13

      Novelistus on the water and then you go back to feeling misplaced again.

    • @MLD.Ltd.
      @MLD.Ltd. 4 роки тому +2

      Novelistus on the water or Sir Derek Jacobi

    • @myriamfersing7935
      @myriamfersing7935 3 роки тому +16

      So learn vocabulary in life it gets you far...but always turn your tongue twice...before talking

    • @novelistusonthewater
      @novelistusonthewater 3 роки тому +4

      @@myriamfersing7935 I am working on that, every day.

    • @davidolatunji5110
      @davidolatunji5110 3 роки тому +2

      Not really. I still feel alone and out of place

  • @ithinkyourehotheaded8495
    @ithinkyourehotheaded8495 4 роки тому +1002

    My procrastinating starter pack : open UA-cam,watch TED talk, telling myself I'm learning English so it's okay to procrastinate more when I have a lot of assignments not done yet

    • @anikapatel810
      @anikapatel810 3 роки тому +3

      Who dat in ur pfp . Also SaME!

    • @ithinkyourehotheaded8495
      @ithinkyourehotheaded8495 3 роки тому +3

      @@anikapatel810 it's INFINITE Nam Woohyun 🥰

    • @anikapatel810
      @anikapatel810 3 роки тому

      @@ithinkyourehotheaded8495 did you watch his drama highschool love on? 🥺

    • @ithinkyourehotheaded8495
      @ithinkyourehotheaded8495 3 роки тому

      @@anikapatel810 yess ofc that's drama make me become a kpop fans 💛

    • @leemorralley7172
      @leemorralley7172 3 роки тому +10

      You tube the home of procrastination. Lived the TED talk about it was insightful and made me feel not alone

  • @RegumRai
    @RegumRai 4 роки тому +4949

    Watching this made me realise i need to improve my vocabulary

  • @006puneet
    @006puneet 6 років тому +2405

    I am not what I think I am, I am not what you think I am. I am, what I think you think I am. ( A perception of a perception )

  • @mahtajr5157
    @mahtajr5157 5 років тому +9823

    Me before watching the video: It's too long it may be boring
    Me after watching the video: No come back explain more

    • @whit2642
      @whit2642 5 років тому +30

      Mahta Jr I am sending it to everyone I know.

    • @WhiteAngelLovesEarth
      @WhiteAngelLovesEarth 5 років тому +3

      come join Twitch, there's a great Life Coach there www.twitch.tv/yourfavoritelifecoach/videos

    • @ishikasingh2155
      @ishikasingh2155 5 років тому +4

      M not able to understand can u explain me this lil what actually is said in this vedio

    • @DarkShadows713
      @DarkShadows713 5 років тому +32

      This is me with every TEDtalk I watch

    • @AgglomeratiProduzioni
      @AgglomeratiProduzioni 5 років тому +15

      I know but he's on the John, let's just not talk to him for a while.

  • @susanbland6790
    @susanbland6790 4 роки тому +313

    Brian Little is my uncle and although he and my aunt divorced many years ago and I have not seen him for decades I have fond memories of conversations with him. He was always so engaging, brilliant and funny. He remains a wonderful speaker and I really enjoyed listening to him once again.

  • @covertfarts1947
    @covertfarts1947 7 років тому +3632

    Someone once said that a person has 3 faces. 1 you show the world 2 you show to your family and your friends 3 is one you dont show to anybody.

    • @kustom13rods
      @kustom13rods 6 років тому +33

      Covert Farts there should only be one!! Otherwise sheeple are living a lie!!

    • @nadim78nadim
      @nadim78nadim 6 років тому +56

      Me right now, and its killing me

    • @dragoncannon
      @dragoncannon 6 років тому +344

      @@kustom13rods In order to be functional in a society, all people constantly lie and pretend. That is an observed fact.

    • @MisokoFukumoto
      @MisokoFukumoto 6 років тому +56

      Oh man, I have three face for the outside world, two for my mom, and one for me.

    • @nanny7397
      @nanny7397 6 років тому +25

      Covert Farts, I agree but that's not why I'm replying. You have the best name I've seen on UA-cam.

  • @kamenidriss
    @kamenidriss 8 років тому +8065

    how lucky are those students to be taught by this man!

    • @vaibhavchaudhary27
      @vaibhavchaudhary27 8 років тому +43

      I wholeheartedly agree!

    • @googol5393
      @googol5393 8 років тому +84

      how sad is the fact we have to celebrate a few of the smart people left alive

    • @burnz5150
      @burnz5150 8 років тому +104

      +Googol yeah, we should celebrate ALL of the smart people left alive, which would be everyone alive, everyone brings something to the table, and leaves somethings at home

    • @googol5393
      @googol5393 8 років тому +16

      Bryan Goodyear what makes you sure you are not being emotionally offended by my comment and just spewing an unreasonable argument?

    • @karark
      @karark 8 років тому +4

      I got a better teacher *_*

  • @mikew8880
    @mikew8880 8 років тому +2919

    The REAL issue with personality traits is they're never constant. Everyone's identity is in perpetual flux, too slowly to notice in real time, but we all feel the disconnect when we look at old photos of ourselves, showing evidence of a personality we no longer identify with... We all know our bodies completely regenerate on a cellular level around every decade or so, no doubt some process of change takes place in the brain's architecture and encoded data as well, perhaps responsible for the slight variations in our personal identities as we grow and live.

    • @morganthem
      @morganthem 8 років тому +59

      Michael Weinberger thoughtful approach sir

    • @thenyancatcakesisters1107
      @thenyancatcakesisters1107 8 років тому +3

      hi

    • @sianash2
      @sianash2 8 років тому +55

      Michael Weinberger our personalities don't change our habits do

    • @mikew8880
      @mikew8880 8 років тому +75

      ...the only thing constant is that absolutely everything that exists is in a constant state of super slow, nearly non perceivable change. One particle replaced at a time, over years or centuries. Everything vibrates, changes state, moves from one thing or place or molecular makeup to the the next.

    • @mikew8880
      @mikew8880 8 років тому +120

      ...Our personalities and our habits are synonymous. You could even say they equally influence each other. Our habits are just a file in our personality folder, a single brick in a much larger wall, and our personality dictates the habits we form, like a kind of psychological-physiological feedback loop. For example, chronic nervousness is a personality trait, whereas nail biting is a habit, but in this case the nervous personality drives the individual to bite their nails, and in turn that nail biting becomes a part of their personality. So when the slow changes in our personality occur, the same are equally taking place within our habitual exercises throughout life.

  • @christinacatalano
    @christinacatalano 3 роки тому +1954

    “Your personality is not who you are.”
    This quote has sat with me for a long time, and has helped me focus on inner dialogue versus outward expression.
    **As a side note, the quote derives from the lectures of Dr. Gabor mate; he provides more context into those dynamics of personality that can cause a misidentify, etc.

    • @nternetrat
      @nternetrat 3 роки тому +14

      have you read the untethered soul!!

    • @christinacatalano
      @christinacatalano 3 роки тому +8

      @@nternetrat ohhh I have not! I will look into it!

    • @craigmalcom6294
      @craigmalcom6294 2 роки тому +2

      well it is. that’s literally the definiton of the who you are

    • @keithhickson6675
      @keithhickson6675 2 роки тому +23

      "The Untethered Soul" was great. Very good wisdom on changing one's perspective on how we limit ourselves and how to adopt new attitudes towards our potential for navigating emotions. I just finished Oliver Burkeman's "Four Thousand Weeks." It's a fascinating read about limited time in this life and has great suggestions on how to think in different ways in order to free yourself from the anxiety of missing out on life. A very "Live in the Moment" type book.

    • @boichaliyakat6679
      @boichaliyakat6679 2 роки тому

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  • @namps4993
    @namps4993 5 років тому +1608

    I’m an introvert when you first meet me but I like to act as an extrovert and make conversations just to avoid awkward situations. Once I get to know you, I’m an extrovert but I keep my emotions to myself basically appearing emotionless... anyone?

    • @JorgeRodriguez-if1kx
      @JorgeRodriguez-if1kx 5 років тому +245

      That's what I used to do for the longest time, be extroverted to prevent 'awkward' situations. But it was so mentally and physically draining for me. The reason I used quotes was because it was never awkward for me, I was just worried about the other person feeling awkward. Now if I want to be quiet, I'll be quiet, if people feel awkward around me they can leave or get used to it

    • @poonamchopra4223
      @poonamchopra4223 5 років тому +14

      @@JorgeRodriguez-if1kx same

    • @darthclone7
      @darthclone7 4 роки тому +3

      Me

    • @lydiahannah
      @lydiahannah 4 роки тому +3

      Same

    • @DexterDream.
      @DexterDream. 4 роки тому +1

      Quite the opposite for me

  • @spinzy5990
    @spinzy5990 4 роки тому +436

    I want to be like him someday. The fact that he gave a speech and it just makes you rethink how you look at life.

  • @TheArtOfNovalea
    @TheArtOfNovalea 4 роки тому +1628

    i think because introverts are so attentive and have such an ability to observe and take in, we could act as extroverts and seem like a true extrovert, but an extrovert couldn't play as an introvert so well.

    • @adriannaa545
      @adriannaa545 4 роки тому +64

      I mean.... It's really not hard to be an introvert lmfao. All you have to do is learn how to entertain and gain energy from doing things alone.

    • @zeynand4039
      @zeynand4039 4 роки тому +116

      everyone learns and adapts. extroverts can come across as introverts aswell, they just read the room and show introvert traits when needed.

    • @TheArtOfNovalea
      @TheArtOfNovalea 4 роки тому +20

      @@zeynand4039 true true, i forgot i commented this haha, i probably wouldn't have now, oh well

    • @raphaelacevallos-jimenez2759
      @raphaelacevallos-jimenez2759 4 роки тому +10

      @@TheArtOfNovalea I mean it kind of makes sense what you said lol

    • @williamfabiano6036
      @williamfabiano6036 4 роки тому +32

      The extreme Introvert learned to be an extrovert and plays the extrovert better than most extroverts.

  • @deborahthomsondvm9731
    @deborahthomsondvm9731 4 роки тому +119

    So lucky to have had him as a teacher. He changed my life.

    • @iqbalnuaim457
      @iqbalnuaim457 3 роки тому +6

      May I know where did you have him as your teacher?

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому

      Techer changed his life so he can Comment on His revision classes...!!

  • @zebman74
    @zebman74 4 роки тому +1045

    It started out so playful and interesting. But when he got real: "you've been to the hospital 3 times and they still don't know what's wrong," I shed a tear in response to how genuine his demeanor had become. Then seconds later he had me laughing. Thank you sir, for laying your real self out there for the world to see.

    • @mariahconklin4150
      @mariahconklin4150 3 роки тому +16

      Funny how I’ve been to the hospital three times just to get away from the world. Lol! I just sat there the last time and read a couple books. Lol!

    • @derinwithaq5811
      @derinwithaq5811 2 роки тому +5

      @@mariahconklin4150 you good?

    • @taherbanglorewala458
      @taherbanglorewala458 Рік тому

      ​@@mariahconklin4150 shorts err ky t shirt vvy y t shirt for men are you ee3xxxxxxee

    • @mocking1000
      @mocking1000 Рік тому +1

      😅

  • @saltedsnail9887
    @saltedsnail9887 8 років тому +4907

    Ted talks always make you think hard about your life

    • @Mygo666
      @Mygo666 8 років тому +46

      not always, not being sexist(said every sexist ever) there have been some bad & disliked feminist ted talks

    • @xxGLhrMxx
      @xxGLhrMxx 8 років тому +20

      Ted talks is the best in-flight entertainment content

    • @googol5393
      @googol5393 8 років тому +49

      to be honest - you should think hard about your life on your own regardless of what TEDs say

    • @Deus.Grande
      @Deus.Grande 8 років тому +2

      Feminists show?Give me link!

    • @googol5393
      @googol5393 8 років тому

      Deus Grande just select "most popular" on the TED videos page

  • @grimble4564
    @grimble4564 5 років тому +7030

    As an introvert who really likes words, the way he speaks is like crack

  • @skang7353
    @skang7353 2 роки тому +134

    I really love the way how this professor sees people and their life. ❤

  • @Nembrothor
    @Nembrothor 8 років тому +450

    As a non nativ english speaker... yes he is using language that sometimes far surpasses my limited understanding, but HOLY MOLY just listenting to such a charismatic person with this amount of profound knowledge is more than enaugh.

    • @mikelanso4129
      @mikelanso4129 6 років тому +6

      enough*

    • @mikelanso4129
      @mikelanso4129 6 років тому +4

      native*

    • @miner6ty9er
      @miner6ty9er 6 років тому +20

      As a native speaker his vocab is nutty bro!

    • @johannek8380
      @johannek8380 6 років тому +17

      I agree with you. as a non native English speaker, I stopped many times this TED talk to search in my dictionnary. after 4 round trips, I began to doubt of my English capacities 😂.

    • @Louise-js3bq
      @Louise-js3bq 5 років тому +2

      @@johannek8380 same here, but at least I'm grateful that I could learn some new words. :D

  • @JonatasAdoM
    @JonatasAdoM 4 роки тому +410

    Why can't we have teachers like him?
    It's like a walking audiobook.

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому +1

      It's because he knows he is not Teaching..!! He knows That he need He is just playing his game hard .!!

    • @sandiplivingandlife
      @sandiplivingandlife 2 роки тому

      hi, I am from India and you

    • @indridcold8433
      @indridcold8433 2 роки тому

      There was a time when all teachers were like him. Now they are all part of the bandwagon bunch and try to spread the status quo indoctrination, not education.

    • @polinapvnk
      @polinapvnk 11 місяців тому

      I’m glad to have a teacher like him in my school! It’s so fabulous to communicate and listen this type of people who always can tell you right information ( moreover, it will be explain with bright emotions) and if you have some problems she’ll 100% supports you and tell different examples from her own life in the same situations. It’s so so wonderful and amazing!

  • @nayeli4777
    @nayeli4777 8 років тому +851

    I act like an introvert but I'm actually an extrovert. I like communicating with peoole but i have social anxiety, and when I beat my anxiety i always feel happier & better after talking with people.

    • @nayeli4777
      @nayeli4777 8 років тому +111

      I feel lonely and lost when I don't talk to anyone and I hate it

    • @shnglbot
      @shnglbot 8 років тому +16

      If you're lonely, check out meetup.com I have social anxiety too and this has helped me.

    • @nayeli4777
      @nayeli4777 8 років тому +1

      shnglbot Thankyou :)

    • @reezy69
      @reezy69 7 років тому +4

      Nayeli Orozco Sounds like you also have high neuroticism then.

    • @mykiea5156
      @mykiea5156 7 років тому +10

      Nayeli Orozco because of me being bipolar I tend to push people away and I also have anxiety and yeah it keeps you away but when I work I am extrovert around people so I don't get it lol

  • @woahokay1290
    @woahokay1290 4 роки тому +80

    I really love how he speaks and how he delivered his speech, He always has my attention even when he's just standing still on stage.

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому +1

      You my friend..!! True true lover.!

  • @bluntbangs
    @bluntbangs 8 років тому +5014

    This whole speech was a setup to make nobody follow him to the bathroom. Nice.

    • @KarishmaChanglani
      @KarishmaChanglani 7 років тому +235

      Matt Hubbell And to exhibit certain aasholic qualities

    • @himtendua4943
      @himtendua4943 7 років тому +2

      Matt Hubbell sn

    • @BedStuyBro
      @BedStuyBro 6 років тому +3

      Brilliant!!!

    • @stevepowsinger733
      @stevepowsinger733 6 років тому +19

      Not comfortable with his sexual and bathroom remarks. I must be an introvert.

    • @DowntownSound1
      @DowntownSound1 6 років тому +10

      SooDoneWithYou ----🤣🤣🤣EXACTLY. HE SPENT ALL THIS TIME UP ON STAGE PREPARING EVERYBODY TO TELL THEM NOT TO FOLLOW HIM. LOL!!!👍👍👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @rudimarchand8613
    @rudimarchand8613 5 років тому +277

    What a great professor he must be! What a remarkable presentation!

    • @WhiteAngelLovesEarth
      @WhiteAngelLovesEarth 5 років тому

      www.twitch.tv/yourfavoritelifecoach/videos for great mental health psychological livestream, join Twitch!

  • @ethancain4922
    @ethancain4922 5 років тому +25573

    This mans vocabulary is bigger than texas

    • @TammyJFox
      @TammyJFox 5 років тому +275

      😂agreed, but love it.

    • @yiz1612
      @yiz1612 5 років тому +67

      ethan cain cannot agree more.

    • @amazon1606
      @amazon1606 5 років тому +16

      Yes ♥

    • @chrisfaulkner9355
      @chrisfaulkner9355 5 років тому +281

      It’s an average college level vocabulary. It’s actually not that impressive.

    • @AJisdabombsauce
      @AJisdabombsauce 5 років тому +24

      The Real Slim Brady source?

  • @Azulamei
    @Azulamei 3 роки тому +117

    You can really see the happiness in him when the crowd laughs at his jokes. :') made my day so much better

  • @debbiemoore2747
    @debbiemoore2747 5 років тому +299

    Watching this relaxing on Christmas Day. I'm an introvert. I prefer conversations that have meaning instead of the surface talk. I do it more for others comfort to compromise

    • @maxiswordofficial5486
      @maxiswordofficial5486 5 років тому +6

      Me to Debbie nice to know that I am not the only one love meaningful conversations as I am very very extremely introvert and I wish for you from my bottom of my heart a happy life God bless you.

    • @shadybeashooketh1911
      @shadybeashooketh1911 4 роки тому +5

      @@maxiswordofficial5486 lol there are tonnes of people who prefer meaningful conversation over small talk, in fact most probably...

    • @Phos906
      @Phos906 3 роки тому +1

      r/iamverysmart

    • @alant4170
      @alant4170 3 роки тому

      Same day... Just 2 years apart🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @comforth3898
      @comforth3898 2 роки тому +1

      I love those kinds of conversations too but my experience is it usually leads to alienation and awkwardness

  • @micheletotton9342
    @micheletotton9342 8 років тому +513

    What a delightful man

    • @dvl973
      @dvl973 6 років тому +3

      Michele Totton You're an introvert

  • @tangerinegoa
    @tangerinegoa 4 роки тому +630

    This guy is an awesome orator. I would love to be in one of his classes.

    • @shim0381
      @shim0381 4 роки тому +4

      Google and dictionary’s would be my best friend is I was in them at class

  • @kagura9252
    @kagura9252 3 роки тому +26

    i myself, am an introvert, but i had to act extrovert in front of some people, especially my family
    so when he talked about it, i was so relieved that I'm not alone in it.
    thank you sir for taking your time and sharing your speech with us!

  • @bunekolover
    @bunekolover 5 років тому +373

    the recharge for an introvert is true. whenever we have family reunion, I would feel so much headache that I need to sneak out and take a rest then come back lol

    • @anujgupta5186
      @anujgupta5186 4 роки тому +1

      i think if we are conscious and let the things happen next time, it will be comfortable in big gathering as well.

    • @thrpins8430
      @thrpins8430 4 роки тому +2

      Omg this is a big yes for me the dirtiest work in the English language is.....visit!

    • @amirarsalanganji8304
      @amirarsalanganji8304 4 роки тому +3

      Im exactly the same.

    • @RHYTHM_OF_LIFE_MALLU
      @RHYTHM_OF_LIFE_MALLU 4 роки тому +2

      Same pinch💯

    • @aryanemarques2089
      @aryanemarques2089 3 роки тому

      Me too

  • @Himani_inamiH
    @Himani_inamiH 8 років тому +845

    He reminds of Professor Slughorn or my version of him when read the books

    • @ma1xx5
      @ma1xx5 7 років тому +9

      potwhovian yeeees !! he reminds me of him so much too

    • @thstroyur
      @thstroyur 6 років тому +3

      In mine, he was a baldie and had a 'stache

    • @InvadableHarmony
      @InvadableHarmony 6 років тому +3

      Oh my God yeeeess!!!

  • @zelamorre1126
    @zelamorre1126 8 років тому +376

    Asking somebody what their "Personal Project" is might be a much better way to get to know them than "What do you do for a living?" or "What are you studying in school?" Ask about what they're truly after, not just what they do or want to do to pay their bills.

    • @transsexual_computer_faery
      @transsexual_computer_faery 6 років тому +8

      this tore thru my skin and laid bare my loneliness. damn

    • @ahmedzaki4438
      @ahmedzaki4438 6 років тому +13

      Though I don't imagine that would be a good question to ask right off the bat..

    • @Wahsoep
      @Wahsoep 6 років тому +4

      This comment is so underrated🔥

    • @naomirayo3870
      @naomirayo3870 6 років тому +2

      That's what I would like to do. Although, people often dislike it when questions are phrased in such a manner.

    • @nureenmahmoud7893
      @nureenmahmoud7893 5 років тому

      Zela Morre 👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼

  • @SlightysBack
    @SlightysBack 5 років тому +1313

    ... but Professor Slughorn, did you tell the same thing to Tom RIddle when he had questions?

    • @sshk1653
      @sshk1653 5 років тому +49

      there you go buddy
      you speak my mind..
      😂😂 i was thinking he resembles someone but i wasn't able to find out who

    • @JarvisPen
      @JarvisPen 5 років тому +109

      "Tom was a lovely boy but a little scary. I had to act extroverted so that he wouldn't realize how creeped out I was."

    • @birkegaardnielsen
      @birkegaardnielsen 5 років тому +5

      OMG thats who he looks like :O

    • @eskarrasco
      @eskarrasco 5 років тому +2

      SlightysBack I'm curious... are you guys intro or extroverts ?

    • @gio_e_sc
      @gio_e_sc 5 років тому +3

      @@JarvisPen Oh my gosh! I laugh so hard at your comment! How can you be so like that? I do feel like admiring you now

  • @lesleyboulant4053
    @lesleyboulant4053 5 років тому +562

    Here's the thing, there are hybrids. There are those of us who easily float between both worlds

    • @saskiadenboer3239
      @saskiadenboer3239 5 років тому +30

      Ambiverts :) me

    • @shazarahramesar6395
      @shazarahramesar6395 5 років тому +1

      Yes us

    • @picklepirate
      @picklepirate 5 років тому +59

      Thats human. Introvert vs extrovert is the dumbest, most stratifying conversation

    • @satanichippo
      @satanichippo 5 років тому +79

      More like a spectrum? You can't be an introvert-extrovert hybrid without contradicting yourself. Most people don't stand in the extremes, but close to the middle, still leaning towards the other side. This is how the concept of ambiverts came to be, wich I think isn't necessary since we can't be both introverted and extroverted.

    • @darbzz
      @darbzz 5 років тому

      Us thats me

  • @Rhaifha
    @Rhaifha 8 років тому +1625

    Very nice talk! I tend to be 'mistaken' for an extravert because of the way I interact with people (yes, I can be loud). However, I identify as an introvert because I don't /need/ social interaction (I can go without for weeks and be fine) and I need time to recover after social events.

    • @jaydencparker4968
      @jaydencparker4968 8 років тому +116

      I relate to that. When I'm out with friends I'm very engaged and "act" pretty extraverted. But it comes in bursts. Currently spending a week to myself aside from work of course, just to recover from a good week of using up my bursts. Then people get confused because I seemed so down to hang out and then suddenly "fall off the face of the earth" for a bit.

    • @moggycat99
      @moggycat99 8 років тому +74

      +Jay Cuneo Im so glad somebody said this, I tend to be the most bubbly or eccentric in a social group but i tire easily and need at least a week away to recover. Its almost as if people are magnets and somehow pull my energies down.

    • @jaydencparker4968
      @jaydencparker4968 8 років тому +40

      moggycat99 Yep! Totally get you. The hardest part is when friends don't quite understand it or are inclined to take it personally. Some understand or even relate, but to others its like speaking a different language lol.
      I'm curious, do you also get people "drawn" to you? I also find strangers or acquaintances in person opening up to me... seemingly random too. I get told "I've never told anyone that" or "Wow I don't know why but I felt like I could share with you". I've had friends find it strange if they are around when it happens and I'm all "Oh that? Thats normal for me". Maybe thats part of why its mentally exhausting

    • @malin943
      @malin943 8 років тому +10

      +Jay Cuneo have you taken the mbti test? you sound like an infp or infj. I myself am an infp and I always find that people tell me their secrets without even meaning to do so. since I am an introvert, in my adult life I have come to terms with that, and I seam to only befriend introverts. and introverts always (almost always) understand that I need time to myself :)

    • @jaydencparker4968
      @jaydencparker4968 8 років тому +8

      Malin Wahlberg I have! INFJ I am :)
      I wonder if its the higher lean on INF part combined that makes our "vibes" so approachable for more emotionally intimate conversations. We are the can opener to someone's beans type deal. I always got scores between 80-90% for I over E. I sometimes just say I have BHC condition. Borderline Hermit Crab. Or SRC, Semi Reclusive Compulsion.
      Sometimes its quite nice to feel that a purpose was served to someone else though. They got something off their chest, or felt a safe haven in our conversation. Judgment free zone. Interesting to hear others stories too. Snippets of the human condition from another set of eyes. But then, I must seclude away for a while to clear the mind of all that

  • @skyjeanne7232
    @skyjeanne7232 Місяць тому +3

    Amazing speech, we can see inteligence,empathy,humor, conciousness. I wish I could hear more from him.

  • @lobaetoile8157
    @lobaetoile8157 5 років тому +87

    I love this dude. :( What an eloquent, lovable, hilarious, intellectual person.

  • @aaronkline5454
    @aaronkline5454 5 років тому +1848

    I can in fact lick the outside of my own elbow. Just saying. It’s not that hard. All you have to do is completely destroy your shoulder.

  • @teclinsoro4523
    @teclinsoro4523 5 років тому +1641

    Hold on lemme just get my dictionary

    • @rachelkuhn1545
      @rachelkuhn1545 5 років тому +6

      Teclinsoro 😹😹😹 felt the same way

    • @Tiffany-ov2jf
      @Tiffany-ov2jf 5 років тому +17

      Same I had to Google 5 words lmao

    • @MP-cv6if
      @MP-cv6if 5 років тому +3

      Really?

    • @serafinasmith209
      @serafinasmith209 5 років тому +9

      @@MP-cv6if they might not be a native english speaker 😀

    • @MP-cv6if
      @MP-cv6if 5 років тому +25

      @@serafinasmith209 it's more likely that they are native. Any non native who is commenting on this video has obviously learnt English very carefully, while natives usually don't feel that they need to specifically enlarge their vocabulary in their native tongue, because they are _naturals_
      It's the same when it comes to me and my native language

  • @kales7067
    @kales7067 2 роки тому +12

    I’ve been having a lot of trouble with identifying my own personality and my own individuality. This made me feel a little bit better. What a sweet professor. I hope he is well.

  • @chesterite741
    @chesterite741 4 роки тому +69

    Absolutely love it! The vocabulary, the extreme detail of every little thing, this man’s ability to be both funny and serious... I seriously want more from him because I feel that he could change a person’s way of thinking with few words.. let alone a big speech. I also love the shared personal experiences to reinforce his statements. The ending experience was absolutely hilarious and it left me with the biggest smile ever!

  • @ExtremeGSE
    @ExtremeGSE 4 роки тому +36

    I score 97% on the extrovert scale, and Im still learning how to spend time alone. Being in class or thinking about class makes me super energized, Its hard to describe but I can feel waves of energy pulsating through me, especially if the teacher is asking a lot of questions. Means I get to interact. But being alone often gets depressing. I think solo travelling to NY for 3 days was super depressing eventho I met and hang out with 3-4 ppl in my hostel and did tours with them around Manhattan.

  • @noelm3893
    @noelm3893 4 роки тому +31

    I could listen to this man all day for the rest of my life

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому

      Hmm hmm..!! I can watch you listening to this guy for the rest of your life for rest of my life.!!

  • @kodedude
    @kodedude 3 роки тому +4

    Just amazing. Made me cry when he spoke of the reasons he would exemplify specific traits. It's your child, or mother. Just as hard as it can hit.

  • @echo.echo08
    @echo.echo08 5 років тому +147

    I am an extreme introvert and everything he said is on point. I tried and pretended to be an extrovert in college because I thought it would be easier to go through college if I was popular and had more friends. Though I did make a few great friends, I also attracted tons of toxic ones and it's stressful and draining so I just decided to just be true to myself, and I have been happier and more at peace ever since. Most people misunderstand introverts and tend to be put off by our personality. It seems introverts are often perceived to be unfriendly, boring, shy, or snobbish but those who are more informed and try to connect would find that introverts are just calculating, equally daring but reserved, and definitely not shy. Shyness is NOT introversion.

    • @mariahconklin4150
      @mariahconklin4150 3 роки тому +5

      Exactly! It gets to a point where extroverts are just draining.

    • @abiya_latha
      @abiya_latha 2 роки тому

      Thankss for this @Echo Echo

    • @tanned_cosines_
      @tanned_cosines_ 2 роки тому +2

      Haha, So true
      i almost always dont initiate conversation with people, hence they think he's so shy
      But once i made good friends with them, they get to know me true colours 🌚

    • @pengqian947
      @pengqian947 2 роки тому

      Hmmm I kinda blame the society.. it’s just like more easy for extrovert to live in

    • @thephoenixhunter84
      @thephoenixhunter84 2 роки тому +2

      @@mariahconklin4150 I grew up as an extrovert during my primary/elementary school years, and I saw nothing wrong with extroverts. I thought that their energy was amazing, and I thought that I would always stay an extrovert. However, once I got to middle school and high school, I realized that extroverts were just psychos.
      Is waking up at 7 in the morning and going to school at 8am for 5 days in a row not enough for you to realize that we're stuck with this routine for about 7 years of our lives, and that it can get exhausting? I learned this the hard way when I got to my freshman year of high school.
      Every single extrovert I came across was the exact same: they were doing too much too early, never knew when to shut up, always got in trouble because they didn't know how to behave themselves while doing quiet work, I can go on and on but I'm gonna stop here. It's just so repetitive and annoying.

  • @syedjafferimam5789
    @syedjafferimam5789 4 роки тому +253

    Tip: Born an introvert, be like that for first 20-25 years of life. Introverts observe things much better so you'll learn a lot.
    Then slightly shift to be a little extrovert get used to switching from one to another.
    Choose where to be extrovert where to remain silent and observant.
    Congratulations, now you can rule the life.

    • @minnolidalal6271
      @minnolidalal6271 4 роки тому +5

      how did you slightly shift to be a little extroverted? Also, what do you mean by slightly extroverted, could u give examples

    • @BB-ty6iy
      @BB-ty6iy 4 роки тому +28

      Minnoli Dalal You become extroverted by practicing. You can go out and plan to speak to so many people. Ask where something is in the grocery store. Say something about the fruit. Give a compliment, that’s super easy. Practice speaking to people without a real need, and as it becomes easier you can then begin to start speaking to people for longer. Keep the conversation going, just smile, nods at what they say, give eye contact, if you can’t think of anything to say- ask a question using the last few words they said, laugh a forgetfulness or lack of words etc. Being introverted doesn’t have to mean being a social hermit. It just means you like your me-time. When in doubt pretend to be someone extroverted you know personally and ask yourself what would they do. Good luck!

    • @WolfgangDoW
      @WolfgangDoW 4 роки тому +4

      Wooo ambiverts

    • @BigFanOfCocks
      @BigFanOfCocks 4 роки тому +1

      Nevaeh Serena i can’t believe no one called you out yet on how you copy and pasted a comment
      Also, to the first comment, it’s not that easy, pal. I’ve always considered myself an extrovert but very recently i realized i never enjoyed being one when it was quarantine; it was like an epiphany to who i was. But yeah that’s a good solution I do suppose.

    • @timsickler5125
      @timsickler5125 3 роки тому +3

      Not at all how that works 😂

  • @ulalaFrugilega
    @ulalaFrugilega 8 років тому +6

    One of those rare speeches were suddenly I realized that I love this man! This human.
    Hope there's lectures of his online!

  • @benjamina7712
    @benjamina7712 Рік тому +6

    I've watched Brian's talk many times, it is one of my fondest moments of learning, laughing and relatability. I am an introvert, but feel nowadays after the loss of someone very close, the urge to socialise, be part of a group, and especially spend time and deepen my relationships with close ones. This is in a sense quite representative of the fact that introverts are not necessarily antisocial. I don't feel antisocial, but the opposite. I need to build close and deep relationships. Maybe the only differences in socialising is what we want to create in terms of relationship, and how long it takes to create it. Thank you so much Pr. Little for the inspiration, and the laugh.

  • @Marmer
    @Marmer 4 роки тому +48

    "when we act protractedly out of character, we may find that we don't take care of ourselves" amen to that

  • @khaledlaguel5010
    @khaledlaguel5010 6 місяців тому +5

    There is not someone we couldn't love once we begin to know his story.
    This is the devise of introverts people.

  • @kb-ih7ni
    @kb-ih7ni 5 років тому +28

    i always look at personalities as a cocktail mix of several things - different ingredients at different amounts go into each person and the end-result is always unique. We'd have similar ingredients but at varying amounts and mixing with other ingredients, so even when we share common traits, it's always different among everyone.

  • @awakeholic
    @awakeholic Місяць тому +3

    This is the man who got me into the TED talks :) wonderful man! Love hearing him talk, great vocabulary and wonderful choice of words

  • @alyahuwaida2935
    @alyahuwaida2935 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you, Dr. Little for answering questions about "who am I, really". Actually, I've done tests that say I'm an extrovert but I also feel introverted tendencies because I often analyze things in depth, enjoy alone time well, and don't have as many friends as other extroverts. Until I thought "this test is not accurate" even though the results showed extroverts up to 3 times. Because of this video, I know who or what type of personality you are is not a barrier for you to do things you like or enjoy. We're more than introvert / extrovert kind of person. What makes difference and sense are these free traits and the way we enact and create a script in order to advance our core project in our life.

  • @taofeekat2619
    @taofeekat2619 2 роки тому +1

    *I’m 50 years old living in California.I’m hoping to retire at 55 if things keep going well for me. Bought my first house last month and I can’t be more proud that I’m now. I’m glad made a great decision about my finances that change me forever*

    • @taofeekat2619
      @taofeekat2619 2 роки тому

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  • @r0guedoll
    @r0guedoll 4 роки тому +7

    He didn’t explain the difference between an introverted and an extroverted person, he described the difference between a direct and passive person.
    They aren’t synonymous, I’m as introverted as it gets, yet very direct.

  • @nargiz7016
    @nargiz7016 3 роки тому +5

    This is by far THE BEST Ted talk I've ever come across. His speech is extremely funny as well as educating and I would only be very glad to attend his class at 8 in the morning

  • @temporarythoughts
    @temporarythoughts 8 років тому +82

    What a great person and speaker, I have thoroughly enjoyed this. :) I wish he had more time to speak, I would love to know more.

  • @thetrajkovic2327
    @thetrajkovic2327 8 років тому +45

    I kept thinking how lucky are the people that got to meet this man.

    • @Vertutame
      @Vertutame 5 років тому

      really? I think he said clearly, STOP FOLLOWING ME.

  • @SaffronGrey
    @SaffronGrey 8 років тому +216

    Introvert here, but I spend most of my day pretending I'm extroverted so that I come off as "normal." I'm really good at it, but I hate it. I'd rather not talk to anyone most days, but school and work demand it, so....

    • @grannyslayer1178
      @grannyslayer1178 6 років тому +6

      Agree. I feel like most people that are in my area are Extroverts, and that fact overshadows the fact that Introverts exist and so it becomes the population of everyone.

    • @saratrejo6658
      @saratrejo6658 6 років тому +8

      That's sounds more like being antisocial, not introverted. Introverts who are not antisocial still enjoy the company of others and talking to people, they just generally can't do it for extended periods of time and they need their alone time to recharge.

    • @Daniel-yy3ty
      @Daniel-yy3ty 6 років тому +5

      @@saratrejo6658 Leaving aside the fact that antisocial is different from asocial, if the alone time is seen as unhealthy or something you have to avoid it if you want to appear "normal".
      No alone time => no recharge => hate for the draining activity because you are empty

    • @transsexual_computer_faery
      @transsexual_computer_faery 6 років тому +2

      it's so fucked up.

    • @theTruthSeekerishere
      @theTruthSeekerishere 5 років тому +3

      I'm an introvert and I used to feel like I had to pretend to be someone else for everyone else. Today, even at work if my coworkers invite me somewhere I politely decline because I'd rather be home than with people engaging in meaningless conversations. Extroverts don't get it, but I could care less.

  • @Curiouscat1997
    @Curiouscat1997 Рік тому +1

    People often feel you’re not an introvert because you’re not acting like an antisocial. You are engaging in conversations. However, being an introvert has different shades. I was insulted once because I said I am an introvert by someone close to me. It took a big hit on my mind and gaslighted me to question my perception about myself. I didn’t say an word to him (because I am an introvert). Today I came across this video and it was really comforting.

  • @shreyanair7007
    @shreyanair7007 2 роки тому +3

    Woah this means that my personality did not change from an introvert to an extrovert in two years' time as I has previously mistaken. I'm an introvert seriously acting out of character as a pseudo-extrovert for adapting to the deluging social situations I consistently find myself in.
    Mind - blowing.

  • @deniz546
    @deniz546 4 роки тому +103

    i wish my teachers were more like him.

  • @Zanyotaku
    @Zanyotaku 6 років тому +61

    "assholic qualities" bless this man, what a wonderful phrase

  • @vanessavallarino6475
    @vanessavallarino6475 3 роки тому +4

    You can really tell he knows exactly how to handle the crowd. It was an extraordinary speech. Well done!

  • @justshepho4376
    @justshepho4376 5 років тому +19

    I actually enjoyed this Ted talk more than I thought I would, judging by the title

  • @SophisticatedLunatic
    @SophisticatedLunatic 8 років тому +72

    What a great man. What a great sense of humor. :)

  • @JamesSmith-gk8sz
    @JamesSmith-gk8sz 4 роки тому +5

    Touches on one of other most important concepts of introvert/extrovert qualities and mores that should be reiterated. One is not better than the other. Additionally, you can have qualities of both and still maintain your core characteristics without betraying who you are. For soooooo long extroverts were thought superior to introverts and I'm glad to see the playing field equaled now as it always should have been. You can't have any business, team, family, work model successfully operate without the inclusion of both types. Great stuff.

  • @awakeholic
    @awakeholic Місяць тому +2

    Every now and then this video comes along (hurray algorithm!) and every time I see him I think "hey, he looks familiar! Let's watch this clip again" and every time I'm happy I did it ❤

  • @mehzabeenmahmud3160
    @mehzabeenmahmud3160 4 роки тому +23

    I found my passion, this man is what I want to be

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому

      A Man? You want to become a Man..!! Ma'am it's Hard.

  • @wtebgvwerw
    @wtebgvwerw 4 роки тому +7

    He has a beautiful way of formulating sentences and speaking in general

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому

      He has a way but you my friend, Made it Beautiful..!!

  • @leonard1871
    @leonard1871 3 роки тому +4

    I know nothing of psychology but i want to be like him , he's so articulate and well-spoken.

  • @realanthonycameron
    @realanthonycameron 2 роки тому +2

    I haven’t tried college yet, mainly because school sounds like a drag and I never liked it much. But if I had this man as my professor I would absolutely LOVE going to his lectures everyday and learning something new. Great content

  • @Yarshy.
    @Yarshy. 8 років тому +42

    I love this. So proud to be an introvert rn.

  • @fatimasaeed5223
    @fatimasaeed5223 6 років тому +5

    An awesome speech by an awesome man!
    I just love it when he said, "I don't even think that pigeons belong in pigeonholes"
    More respect to you!

  • @rbg7408
    @rbg7408 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you professor! Not just for validating my feeling uncomfortable being around people who are hyper compared to the silence I find comfort in but the persona or pseudo-extroversion that we exhibit to make things easier to understand to people who otherwise cannot comprehend the mental gymnastics that we naturally prefer. Thank you again

  • @JamesDeberg
    @JamesDeberg 2 роки тому +2

    I could listen to this man talk for hours, extremely captivating and well spoken. Loved this.
    thank you Brian

  • @loveyourself8846
    @loveyourself8846 5 років тому +20

    "That's where I'm going now. Don't follow me! Thank you!"
    Dear God, he read my mind!!!

  • @conideas
    @conideas 5 місяців тому +3

    I’m an extrovert, however I have to admit that introverts are way better friends than extroverts. Extroverts have so many friends that sometimes they forget to really take care of their friendships (talking from my own experience).
    Anyways, I just want to thank all my introvert fellas for being our friends and giving us some of the calmness and introspection that we lack. Thanks for existing, you make our world more balanced and special 🫶🏼

  • @kinsmed
    @kinsmed 8 років тому +1036

    Thank god for the extroverted female.
    And this TED Talk.

    • @MageKirby
      @MageKirby 8 років тому +32

      the real mvps

    • @jarfuloflove7320
      @jarfuloflove7320 8 років тому +76

      Thank god for females in general.

    • @kinsmed
      @kinsmed 8 років тому +16

      Intro men; 3 Extro men; 5.5 Intro women 3 Extro women; 7.5
      As I recall.

    • @jarfuloflove7320
      @jarfuloflove7320 8 років тому +3

      Dunning Kruger
      I haven't seen that TED talk, is it a good one?

    • @protonjones54
      @protonjones54 8 років тому +1

      +Zach Albers
      Other women. DUH.

  • @Galactis1
    @Galactis1 6 років тому +219

    I'm an introvert. I need my downtime and away from people. I function best 85% best away from people. I'm not anti social but, I do better.

    • @picklepirate
      @picklepirate 5 років тому +5

      Everyone needs downtime. I’m very extroverted and have to have days of downtime before ramping up to be a chatterbox the next day.

    • @lenabitare3741
      @lenabitare3741 5 років тому +2

      Same here

    • @Ray2311us
      @Ray2311us 4 роки тому

      I wanted to make money... but I guess not?

  • @swanky7673
    @swanky7673 3 роки тому +2

    Currently pursuing my MBA at LSUS. My prof gave this as part of an assignment for our Organizational Behavior Class. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

  • @jaslynnethompson8953
    @jaslynnethompson8953 6 років тому +104

    The study of personality is more than extraversion vs. Introversion. I liked his Tedtalk but I wish he would have explored other factors.

    • @basicbot7349
      @basicbot7349 4 роки тому +25

      Jaslynne Thompson I think he just wanted it to be accessible, relatable and fun. I have seen many big wig psychologists trying to explore broad concepts in short talks and I assure you it’s neither fun and neither is it informative......at times it can even be misleading.

    • @himi6536
      @himi6536 4 роки тому +8

      There's this thing called a time limit...

    • @macdisciple
      @macdisciple 8 місяців тому

      True, but 15 minutes…

  • @brigetteuili2391
    @brigetteuili2391 2 роки тому +4

    I've taken tests that have told me I'm an extrovert but I have a lot of introvert tendencies too, like internalizing information and reflecting on things that have happened. I started to think "maybe I am an introvert, these personality tests aren't right, right?" Brian summed it up really well is, what you are/these 'types' don't matter, it's the free type of trait that drives you to do what you got to do for your core projects that really speak for who you really are.

    • @drdrdrk
      @drdrdrk 2 роки тому

      Sounds like an extraverted introvert. A lot of people are

  • @eskarrasco
    @eskarrasco 5 років тому +30

    " The Personality Tree " explains more about it, as introverts we love to hang around extroverts and we pay the price, try hanging out with your kind and you'll see how much easier your life will be but yes somewhat less exciting ✌

  • @Thecuriousjulia
    @Thecuriousjulia Рік тому +1

    this should be in the top 10 TED talks everrrrr, yet it made me more confused about my personality!

  • @CovetedLOVE18
    @CovetedLOVE18 8 років тому +55

    he is adorable I wish he was my professor

  • @Imperium83
    @Imperium83 8 років тому +801

    Look up Alan Watts sometime. You can never know who "you" really are. Because there isn't a real you. You cannot describe yourself in the now without relating yourself to what you have done in the past, or what your interests are -which are things you would rather be doing and goes around the question of describing who you are in the now. We all share that in common. Fun stuff to think about.

    • @jaydencparker4968
      @jaydencparker4968 8 років тому +34

      Love Alan Watts!
      Carl Jung is another great thinker

    • @Imperium83
      @Imperium83 8 років тому +4

      Agreed! :)

    • @primovid
      @primovid 8 років тому +3

      Thanks! This guy is amazing! I am listening to him now :)
      UA-cam: u4Qp_q-PqAc

    • @Imperium83
      @Imperium83 8 років тому +2

      primovid I haven't seen that one, watching it now. Thanks :)

    • @avedic
      @avedic 8 років тому +5

      Alan Watts, Terrence McKenna, Adyashanti, and Mooji are all thinkers on this subject who I think really captured something fascinating in their talks.

  • @emanal-maktari2700
    @emanal-maktari2700 4 роки тому +39

    Wow! this just describes my how being a fake extrovert for a long time has drained me ❤

    • @smitbhatt577
      @smitbhatt577 2 роки тому

      You are doing the same here in the comments..!!🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @JayantiMishra-m1d
    @JayantiMishra-m1d 3 місяці тому

    The way he explained how we all have a core nature and one one we keep for world is amazing