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Replace a 4 year college degree with these 8 Ted Talks

Dhruv Jalodra
8 min readJan 15, 2024

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Forget cramming for exams and drowning in textbooks! In today's world, knowledge is a buffet, not a rigid four-year feast. And you know what? Sometimes the tastiest bites come in bite-sized, inspiring TED Talk form. So, why not swap that hefty tuition bill for these eight knowledge bombs that'll explode your skillset and leave your career goals feeling oh-so-achievable?

1. Procrastination Pro? Tim Urban cracks the code

Let’s be honest, putting things off is practically an Olympic sport for some of us. But fear not, fellow champions of the "maybe-later" mentality! Tim Urban dives into the hilarious (and weirdly relatable) science of procrastination, offering actionable tips to turn you from couch potato to productivity ninja. (Talk time: 14 minutes – that’s less time than an episode of Friends, people!)

Go on a procrastination safari:

Tim takes you on a hilarious journey through the inner workings of a procrastinator’s mind, identifying the "Monkey Mind" and the "Instant Gratification Gremlin" as the culprits behind our avoidance tactics.
Embrace the "Meh Zone":

Learn why aiming for "good enough" can be more effective than striving for perfection, saving you time and mental energy.
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Dhruv Jalodra
Dhruv Jalodra

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