How to get your ideas to spread | Seth Godin

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  • Опубліковано 16 тра 2007
  • www.ted.com In a world of too many options and too little time, our obvious choice is to just ignore the ordinary stuff. Marketing guru Seth Godin spells out why, when it comes to getting our attention, bad or bizarre ideas are more successful than boring ones.
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  • @SaundraJackson
    @SaundraJackson 9 років тому +173

    I have follow Seth Godin for the last 20 years. The fact that he had failure shows that failure is OK but quitting is not. Your ideas will spread if you press forward after each failure. You are only a failure if you quit. Don't quit.

    • @IsaacDuenas
      @IsaacDuenas 6 років тому +1

      Saundra Jackson amen!

    • @MW-ez3df
      @MW-ez3df 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ReS2O_MTqUk/v-deo.html

    • @stevelenores5637
      @stevelenores5637 3 роки тому +1

      Actually I'm new to Seth Godin. O-O Weird seeing him with no glasses and wearing blue jeans.

    • @_orodrigofernandes
      @_orodrigofernandes Рік тому

      @@stevelenores5637 he was rocking the Steve Jobs' vibe back in the day hahahhaha

  • @BrianRussick
    @BrianRussick 5 років тому +37

    After watching at least 100 TED Talks over the years I must say that this video is THE BEST I've ever seen by a long shot!

    • @decole9175
      @decole9175 5 років тому +1

      Brian Russick - Drummer / Percussionist
      Facts! Still to this day he helped me complete my Marketing degree such a knowledgeable honourable man!

    • @rajap8320
      @rajap8320 2 роки тому

      Yes, he made it simple and interesting.

  • @b3armonk
    @b3armonk 9 років тому +350

    I use to idolize this video a lot, but the more i take on the journey of entrepreneurship, i realise its not entirely about being remarkable but also about solving problems.

    • @conradmurray5850
      @conradmurray5850 9 років тому +10

      True

    • @harivonwintr
      @harivonwintr 7 років тому +33

      Elon Musk said it's not only about solving problems. There's a video on him explaining why. You have to be both i guess.

    • @texashillcountryphotograph4039
      @texashillcountryphotograph4039 6 років тому +18

      people spend money on products because they believe it will improve their quality of life, and the big ticket items are usually the ones that solve a specific problem/need/issue

    • @dhruv20032rcs
      @dhruv20032rcs 6 років тому +18

      I think Seth here is talking more about in terms of marketing and advertising. At the end of the day, it will always come down to the product and how it fills up a gap in the market.

    • @sexybeast7728
      @sexybeast7728 6 років тому +13

      "How to get your ideas SPREAD" ... obviously it has to be useful if it's going to catch on.

  • @hfadaifar
    @hfadaifar 8 років тому +48

    Great talk, still relevant today, probably more so as technology continues to grow - that's what I call timeless information! Thank you Seth!

  • @Verdinmarketing
    @Verdinmarketing 11 років тому +11

    Love this. I think in order to be successful, you have to love what you're doing. But it doesn't stop there. You have to know how to spread an idea (or market your idea to others). I like what he says, and I'm paraphrasing: It doesn't matter what you do; spreading ideas applies to everyone.

  • @FortuneMarketingCo
    @FortuneMarketingCo 8 років тому +71

    The problem is most (small) business owners don't have the patience to seek out the people who will love their products, and wait for it to spread. Everyone wants instant gratification and therefore continue to market to the masses.

    • @IsaacDuenas
      @IsaacDuenas 6 років тому +4

      FortuneMarketingCo yeah and because it takes years of massive work without results

    • @Hairy.Whodini
      @Hairy.Whodini 6 років тому +6

      On the contrary, some wait too long hoping it spreads without ever succeeding.
      Businesses require money (revenue). Revenue is generated by sales. If you don't sell anything, you go out of business.
      I think the problem is most (small) business literally cannot afford to be patient and wait for their good idea to spread, so they market to the masses- hoping to gain traction.
      Facebook changed that. We can spearfish now instead of casting large nets.

    • @renzoalvau
      @renzoalvau 6 років тому +1

      FortuneMarketingCo I was having the same thought while I came across this comment. Cool!

  • @mbeliba
    @mbeliba 13 років тому +3

    My favorite TEDGlobal speaker so far has been Alain de Botton, the philosopher for the knowledge worker. He mused about the "sorrows and pleasures of work" (the title of his latest book), our ever-more complex careers (formerly known as lives), the quintessential question of the 21st century (“what do you do?”), snobbery (“taking a small piece of someone to form a vision of who he is”), the direct relationship between proximity and envy ("proximity is the prerequisite for envy"), tragedy as a h

  • @aaronrebello8319
    @aaronrebello8319 3 роки тому +9

    Excellent! Currently reading Seth’s Marketing book. Excellent teacher and simplifies marketing. So recommend reading his books 👍

  • @KarenSwainBlissfulBeings
    @KarenSwainBlissfulBeings 6 років тому +40

    Seth paints a picture of a sad sad world, where people are too busy to think for themselves, so they follow the trending crowd and don't use their powerful focus to create a better world. Only thinking of what's in it for ME! I wish the people inventing stuff that people do not need, would put their genius to products which would clean up the environment, or heal the sick or teach people to forgive each other. How can we use this marketing power to create a better world for all beings. We need to redefine what is Remarkable, and celebrate what is truly Remarkable! LOVE is Truly Remarkable, and free!

    • @huenorton3587
      @huenorton3587 6 років тому +2

      Karen, it’s good to know I’m not alone in this view. What a pathetic world we live in. We don’t buy anything, we’re sold everything - and we seem to be perfectly happy with that state of being. Nature does wonders beyond comprehension without any money through Her natural economy, but with our artificial, money-driven economy all we seem able to do is create endless, useless novelty that actually destroys natural economy as well as any sense of it from our consciousness. Why do we so passively insult and degrade ourselves like this? Why do people like this who see humans as nothing more than targets not make us angry? I suppose it makes it easier for us to insult and degrade the rest of the natural creation we’ve been blessed with. I’d be perfectly happy if they used Elon Musk’s new rockets to shoot all these flippin’, hyper-motivated, mind-robbing ad-men straight into the heart of the Sun. Not really, I suppose, but metaphorically speaking, that’s what I’ve done with them in my own personal life. I’m done with being their target.

    • @chairmanofrussia
      @chairmanofrussia 5 років тому +1

      I’m actually happen working on a product that might do just that-or at least begin the process of that. ;) give it around 1-3 more years, and hopefully, if it works, you’ll see it.

    • @augusthillstrom375
      @augusthillstrom375 5 років тому +1

      That's the truth though

    • @aaziz1271
      @aaziz1271 4 роки тому +1

      Karen, Many people are solving difficult problems which will impact humanity. As long as a business case can be made, since profitability is a great instrument for motivation & growth.

    • @scottholley4712
      @scottholley4712 4 роки тому +1

      I understand where you are coming from, but at the end of the day, a man/woman has to be able to feed himself and his children. Doing things "good for the environment" or teaching people "how to forgive each other" seem, to me , to be luxurious hobbies, that one can indulge in only AFTER the money has been made and the wolves are being kept from the door. very few of the celebrites and rich people who make a big deal about contributing to the problems you are pointing out, actually did any of that , until they were rich and secure. For most people the priority must be take care of ME and MINE first; then try to help others. I wish the world were different but it isn't.

  • @trio1023
    @trio1023 4 роки тому +3

    I come back to this every now and then. Amazing talk!

  • @millenium42
    @millenium42 16 років тому +2

    I'm Just discovering Seths work and i'm loving it..Sometimes when we get stuck in an industry or market we lose focus on other ideas we can use in our business..I suppose fusing other methods to get in touch with people & finding out how to solve their problems and be relevant to them

  • @webcopywritingABC
    @webcopywritingABC 11 років тому +2

    Seth you are a genius. I love this talk and delighted to have found it again!

  • @TommyWalker1
    @TommyWalker1 12 років тому +6

    Seth is arguably the one guy who people would legitimately climb to the mountain to talk to. Brilliant. Well researched. And Inspiring.
    Thank you Seth.

  • @johnnielawson
    @johnnielawson 9 років тому +17

    My challenge is know to bring your insights into my own project of sending a few moments of peace and calm out into the world.
    Your knowledge will certainly help me to find ways of encouraging others to feel the positive energy of this project and come on board to help spread it further.
    Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge and also thanks to TED for facilitating it's distribution.
    Johnnie Lawson

    • @markmunyui
      @markmunyui 6 років тому

      johnnielawson looks like it's working

    • @IsaacDuenas
      @IsaacDuenas 6 років тому

      johnnielawson what?

  • @SturFriedBrains
    @SturFriedBrains 3 роки тому +4

    I would love nothing more than to get James Howard Kuntsler, Seth Godin, and Peter Thiel in the same room. They all touch on interestingly intertwined concepts but have distinct and original perspectives on them.

  • @tadtimothy162
    @tadtimothy162 12 років тому +1

    the best part of Seth is that he really does understand the ego and common behavior within a consumer society.

  • @MarksMktng
    @MarksMktng Рік тому +2

    Who else is watching in 2022? This video still tell us the right way on MKT. Seth always genious.

  • @SueFerreira75
    @SueFerreira75 5 років тому +4

    Amazing - Seth made this TED six weeks before the iPhone was introduced.
    UA-cam and Facebook were very new.
    Everything changed - everything has changed and will change.

    • @elaineanderson4891
      @elaineanderson4891 5 років тому

      Just like the year 1995.

    • @KandiMan
      @KandiMan 3 роки тому

      No, the talk was in 2003. TED uploaded it in 2007.

  • @StephenieRodriguez
    @StephenieRodriguez 11 років тому +7

    Love this. Seth and TED never fail to inspire. We need more of this!

    • @b_cause
      @b_cause Рік тому

      Ya, it's like we should spread the word or something like a Ted and Spread sandwich. Idk

  • @davidchristian8084
    @davidchristian8084 2 місяці тому

    Love this. Seth and TED never fail to inspire me. We need more of this every time!

  • @nuniwagner
    @nuniwagner 15 років тому

    Using Seth's own words. Absolutely remarkable!
    Inspiring and innovative!

  • @ryanhobbs6999
    @ryanhobbs6999 7 років тому

    ASU Venture Devil Here. Seth Godin is awesome in beginning with a demand for the young entrepreneurs to stop stealing ideas, stop copying their homework, and actually dream a better future. This down to earth reflection on how to get the dream to spread is a needed supplement to the practicality of keeping a dream alive. It is the new idea, or the "remarkable dream" that will spread. With limited time, people will not pay any attention to something that is the same as what they've seen before. It also insinuates a redirection away from standard corporate practices, and "safe investment" thinking. Shooting for mainstream is a sure way to be ignored and forgotten. Being one of the better speakers for entrepreneurs, I am monitoring every talk he gives.

  • @jorgstyle
    @jorgstyle 16 років тому +3

    Seth, you're changing the way I do business... Thank you!

  • @nevadabusinesscouncil9672
    @nevadabusinesscouncil9672 4 роки тому +6

    2019 and I'm just watching now. I received a cassette tape of him back in 1997.
    For some reason, I just thought about him today and decided to look him up.

  • @ClintbutlerNetmarketing
    @ClintbutlerNetmarketing 9 років тому

    Always love learning from Seth. You can't help but walk away with a new insight and excitement for marketing afterwards.

  • @isaabdullah4426
    @isaabdullah4426 10 років тому +3

    I absolutely Love this guy

  • @zeroceiling
    @zeroceiling 11 років тому

    This was one of the best TED's I have heard so far...
    Dang...this guy is good!

  • @mamaneedsherwine4439
    @mamaneedsherwine4439 7 років тому +14

    Seth is genius! He has really helped me to brand myself and my business. Find your tribe! 😉

  • @TheWriter86
    @TheWriter86 3 роки тому

    Genius. Thanks Seth. Yet another great bunch of insights from you

  • @vitalybaum4257
    @vitalybaum4257 3 роки тому +2

    At the end he made a book about it. The great marketer!

  • @Remotebpooutsourcing
    @Remotebpooutsourcing 10 років тому

    Social media is one good way of exchanging newest ideas in so many level.

  • @lukemac2967
    @lukemac2967 10 років тому +1

    the first TED i have actualy watched all the way through.

  • @KingaGorski
    @KingaGorski 2 роки тому +1

    Super insightful, as always. Seth is awesome.

  • @karenjones218
    @karenjones218 9 років тому +1

    Yet another brilliant video presentation by THE Seth Godin! We should all dare to think differently and be bold enough to share our unique ideas.

  • @philsalcedo5076
    @philsalcedo5076 5 років тому +35

    2003 and just watched it this day.

    • @clyde__cruz
      @clyde__cruz 5 років тому +3

      2007*

    • @KandiMan
      @KandiMan 3 роки тому

      @@clyde__cruz The talk happened in 2003; TED uploaded it in 2007.

    • @clyde__cruz
      @clyde__cruz 3 роки тому

      @@KandiMan ohhh true

    • @squarepeg9484
      @squarepeg9484 2 роки тому

      Still watching in 2021

  • @javierrivera7325
    @javierrivera7325 11 років тому +1

    Seth Godin is a master visionary marketer his insights are so helpful and inspiring. I am very grateful for his insights.

  • @galactikbutterfly
    @galactikbutterfly 11 років тому +1

    I love seth saw this ted talk and subscribed to his blog which I get evry week he's concise and poinient always uplifting or challenging both works he is a true genious and seems to be a real nice guy needless to say I'm a fan

  • @wavecritter
    @wavecritter 16 років тому +1

    Seth, brilliant as always :) Thank you.

  • @bruceseah
    @bruceseah 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing this video. Love it!

  • @socialt.socialmediaagency7250
    @socialt.socialmediaagency7250 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this - some good points that are still relevant today.

  • @KeithMonen1WorldBusiness
    @KeithMonen1WorldBusiness 8 років тому +11

    GREAT VIDEO LOVED IT -As Zig Ziglar said The Fruit is OUT on the Limb Not Next to The Tree ... also an old saying " If You are Selling What Everyone Else is Who Needs You? IDEAS - YES it's all about IDEAS - You may get rejection - Heck Thomas Edison was asked "How does it Feel to Fail 1,000 Times?" in his creation of the Electric Light Bulb, his perfect answer " I did not Fail 1,000 Times it took 1,000 Steps to Find the Solution. Kudos for the Video GREAT 5 Stars Keith Monen

  • @DonMahaffeyWeaverII
    @DonMahaffeyWeaverII 6 років тому +1

    Great stuff! Thanks again for the lesson!

  • @InVizion360
    @InVizion360 10 років тому +2

    Another great presentation from Seth!

  • @LocalProfitGeyser
    @LocalProfitGeyser 11 років тому

    Maybe the most thoughtful video on national advertising I've ever seen. I'm now addicted to TED.

  • @mypagedotcom5804
    @mypagedotcom5804 10 років тому

    Everybody should also pair watching this video with videos that teach how to put very interesting and very helpful information. This is still why a lot of people are interested in a particular website. No one can take shortcuts in this industry. The stronger the foundation of a website, the better it will be.

  • @abhisekganguly
    @abhisekganguly 2 роки тому +1

    14 years and still inspiring!

  • @EdwinDearborn
    @EdwinDearborn 9 років тому

    Great advice from the master himself. The TED talks are my most favorite.

  • @DaveMakesMoneyOnline
    @DaveMakesMoneyOnline 11 років тому +1

    Ted talks have got to be one of the greatest ideas of the internet age!

  • @JR-gb9ou
    @JR-gb9ou 7 років тому +1

    "You like my ring? It's my grandmother!" LMAO. Great video.

  • @nusrat083
    @nusrat083 6 років тому +1

    What an amazing man! Really inspiring

  • @p.bamygdala2139
    @p.bamygdala2139 5 років тому

    This ties in perfectly with entrepreneurship and fundraising. Thanks!

  • @TheLastShangrila
    @TheLastShangrila 8 років тому +14

    great presentation. Very Inspiring and educative.

    • @IsaacDuenas
      @IsaacDuenas 6 років тому

      bhutanlhayul yeah I'm saving this

  • @SharifSourour
    @SharifSourour 6 років тому +11

    Holy crap that was incredible! The best Ted ever?

  • @zee3peo
    @zee3peo 11 років тому

    WOW. I see it now. Thanks TED X and Seth Godin. Much to unpack and grasp.

  • @SH-hp7pu
    @SH-hp7pu 8 років тому +40

    Its all about the purple cow! Thanks for that great speech and ideas!

  • @naomigarnice850
    @naomigarnice850 10 років тому +1

    Love Seth Godin's insight.

  • @TheZGALa
    @TheZGALa 4 роки тому

    Back for another review. Thanks Seth!

  • @joshuacaterino
    @joshuacaterino 13 років тому +1

    Another great presentation Seth!

  • @tadashimori
    @tadashimori 9 років тому +26

    Great speech!

  • @EddieDatz
    @EddieDatz 5 років тому +1

    Love "the riskiest thing you can do now is be safe!"

  • @sofyanalwi2232
    @sofyanalwi2232 7 місяців тому +1

    what! just realize after watching the whole video and this is 16 years ago?! oh yeah i forgot because it is remarkable.

  • @richardsaupe
    @richardsaupe 14 років тому

    Always a great watch
    you can really
    learn a lot
    from an internet marketer

  • @simmb3
    @simmb3 11 років тому

    I love how TED place their advertisement at the end of the video. UA-cam should follow this practice. It's truly non evil. I would watch the advertisement because I like the video enough to watch it to the end. Advertisement in the beginning only interrupt our desire to view the content.

  • @promoteonlinevideos
    @promoteonlinevideos 12 років тому +1

    Inspiring video.
    huge fan of Seth Godin's books too.

  • @2feetofclay
    @2feetofclay 11 років тому

    Would love to see a part 2

  • @EventsUncoveredTv
    @EventsUncoveredTv 10 років тому

    Great talk! Remarkable is the new word! Thank you

  • @AppasionataMarketing
    @AppasionataMarketing 11 років тому +1

    I love the salad water. I'd buy that, wouldn't you?
    And the Arby's Tom Arnold oven mitt.
    Best takeaway--remarkable equals worth making a remark about. As Heidi Fleiss says, "one day you're in, and one day you're out". And aim at people who are obsessed. Someone who is really interested in what you have to say.

  • @danielfalcon9362
    @danielfalcon9362 15 років тому

    Great!
    The blog and the keynotes he makes are really useful. Is the same you live at USA or Perú.

  • @HamzaConnection
    @HamzaConnection 7 років тому

    eye opening really definitely going to read his book now!

  • @Man26Swagga
    @Man26Swagga 11 років тому +1

    This video is very informational. If you have an idea and don't spread it, then chances are that idea won't make any profit. Be creative, write the vision, and watch the profits come rolling in.

  • @AlexLeizerovich
    @AlexLeizerovich 11 років тому

    This is so true. Without spreading the idea nothing happens

  • @annuitycom
    @annuitycom 11 років тому +1

    Seth is the best marketer out there!

  • @ski8799
    @ski8799 9 років тому

    Intriguing, love the Ted Talks. My wish is for a logistician to discuss the future of our industry and innovations emerging there.

  • @dylanlawless1
    @dylanlawless1 14 років тому

    i like that Ted have ads at the end of their videos instead of shoving them down your throat at the start like some. Sometimes i'll take the time to watch them because of that.

  • @charityann4701
    @charityann4701 10 років тому

    Awesome and Amazing!! Thanks Seth

  • @callahandawn
    @callahandawn 10 років тому

    I could watch Ted Talks all day. This was a great discussion.

  • @JakeMasca
    @JakeMasca 12 років тому +12

    "OH! you like my ring? ITS MY GRANDMOTHER!" haha

  • @AprilDee
    @AprilDee 9 років тому +1

    This is my first time to listen to Seth Godin. Now I know why people listen.

  • @WebsitesdiyOrg
    @WebsitesdiyOrg 7 років тому +1

    Great Presentation!

  • @221marketing5
    @221marketing5 8 років тому

    Always great information!

  • @online-business-secrets
    @online-business-secrets 11 років тому

    Yep. Inspired. I'm going to have to upload a collection of my top 10 fav viral marketing case studies too.

  • @instation
    @instation 7 років тому +1

    This must be one of the most important TED talks ever, atleast according to me.

  • @smichael61
    @smichael61 13 років тому

    I really like this guy, great video, great info!

  • @peterghobrial2855
    @peterghobrial2855 4 роки тому

    He talks about a more basic point about marketing when you look at ist essential aspect which wouldn't matter about which product or service you are selling, also talks about how TV- industrial complex era worked, which was through a human connection was able through repetition and how big companies pays large amount (in the millions) to be able to invent what an average product is and make it look something elegant and remarket to an audience that would want your product.

  • @rmerkle1
    @rmerkle1 11 років тому

    Please spread the word. Thank you.

  • @spookseo5244
    @spookseo5244 10 років тому

    The ideas that were presented in this video were pretty accurate and the world does not have to agree with it. People have different preferences. Each time they connect their selves to the Internet, they will find something that will actually interest them. Those who have lots of free time will definitely touch lots of niches.

  • @vukhiempham7213
    @vukhiempham7213 7 років тому +1

    Seth Godin got such a big sense of humor!!

  • @Espe74
    @Espe74 10 років тому

    Yes... That´s right. Convencional media no longer works as they used to. The only thing that really matters is: have a good and true story, tell your story, surprise people. Be remarkable. Great message,great video.

  • @ICreateThoughts
    @ICreateThoughts 10 років тому

    Seth's TALK was remarkable!!!!!!

  • @marykrause9032
    @marykrause9032 7 років тому +5

    Very enthusiastic & informative!

  • @sells_men
    @sells_men 7 місяців тому

    I am watching this in 2023 and this is still practical.

  • @mylaptoplifestyledesign9983
    @mylaptoplifestyledesign9983 7 років тому +4

    Great talk!

  • @stefanoferraro91
    @stefanoferraro91 8 років тому

    Amazing speech, only one thing,@4:40 he speaks about "Hydrate", an entire magazine about water. I found out that it was actually a special issue of a magazine called "Muscle Media" and it was covering 175 beverage, not only water

  • @lloplop
    @lloplop 11 років тому

    exactly. im not even going to watch the ad but im letting it play through while i browse and make comments just to reward this practice

  • @JuliaMcCoy
    @JuliaMcCoy 7 років тому +24

    And THIS is why Seth Godin is one of the biggest thought leaders in blogging.

    • @derekmarkovic
      @derekmarkovic 6 років тому +1

      Julia McCoy This guy is a thought leader?!

    • @IsaacDuenas
      @IsaacDuenas 6 років тому +1

      Julia McCoy yeah he is genious

  • @minyenjen
    @minyenjen 9 років тому +1

    Brilliant as he is, there's a gap though. He talks about being remarkable and marketing to the innovators and early adopters, banking on them to spread the word. but how do we ensure that the word does not stop there?

  • @lilatacesongs
    @lilatacesongs Рік тому

    that was remarkable! thank you!

  • @flytorohit
    @flytorohit 13 років тому

    He made a very interesting point of targeting towards the niche market and not the average people which counteracts the very natural and almost unanimous marketing plan

  • @TheFacelessGuru
    @TheFacelessGuru 15 років тому

    Very good leucture here. Don't know if you read these things or not but, keep up the awesome job here. The Faceless Guru

  • @robotpanda77
    @robotpanda77 14 років тому +1

    That cow example really nails the points he made.