The top 10 self improvement videos

Top 10 Self Improvement Videos

1. Matthieu Ricard on the habits of happiness

Matthieu Ricard is a monk, the perfect example of life simplicity. So that's why I chose him for my #1 self improvement video. Happiness comes from training our mind to focus and relax, as opposed to overloading it with stress. Simple and inspiring.

2. Barry Schwartz on the paradox of choice

The more choices we have, the happier we'll be isn't it. Well, Barry Schwartz doesn't think so. He believes the opposite. Having too much choice actually decreases our well being. Do you agree? Watch the video and find out why sometime is so difficult to define what we want.

3. Tony Robbins asks why we do what we do

Tony Robbins is one the most recognized experts on self improvement. In this short video you can capture a glimpse of his brilliance. I love it because he talks about motivation , and the forces that drive us forward or hold us back. Al Gore was in the audience and his failure to become president was used as a hilarious example in his talk.

4. John Wooden on true success - coaching for people not for points

This is excellent video on leadership. John Wooden is one of the most respected coaches ever. And his principles are close to my heart: focus on the process, not on the outcome. He's always inspired his team and his people to give their best. We don't control the outcome but we control our actions and decisions, so that's where our focus should be. Very inspiring indeed!

5. Steve Jobs: How to live before you die

How do you handle setbacks in your life? Life is not a straight line and most the times things don't turn out as we plan or expect. And that's the beauty of it, argues Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. The most precious opportunities in life appear to us in moments of difficulty. So we need to trust our gut feeling and keep chasing our passion . Life will "connect the dots" eventually.

6. Srikumar Rao: Plug into your hard-wired happiness

Mr Rao is another master of life simplicity. Focus on the process, let go of unrealistic expectations, accept things as they are and enjoy the journey now. But let him explain why....

7. Dan Gilbert asks, Why are we happy?

Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert says achieving what we want doesn't necessarily translate into happiness, based on extensive research. And I agree completely. Success is a destination, happiness is a state of mind. Happiness is the positive attitude to enjoy the journey. Very interesting research and insights into happiness. A must-see video.

8. Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy

Simple and funny, this short video taught me the key stages of leadership, starting from yourself, then your first follower and then a legion of people following your vision and excitement. Simply love it.

9. Richard St. John's 8 secrets of success

What are your secrets of success? Can you explain it in less than 3 minutes? That's what Richard St John did brilliantly in this video. Nice and sweet, powerful 8 secrets of success.

10. Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success

Alain de Botton is one of my favorite writers. He applies philosophy to our day to day lives and finds solutions to our anxieties. He preaches understanding, simplicity and kindness for us to find happiness in a competitive and stressful world. Simple principles, beautiful message.