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Chasing external validation can leave you feeling empty — try this instead #TEDTalks

Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic “Design Matters” podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.

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Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic “Design Matters” podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.

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  1. @fernandameira6458

    September 13, 2026 at 3:05 pm

    Amazing presentation.

  2. @jchiter8861

    September 13, 2026 at 3:36 pm

    Getting creative is a bursting need

    • @Eatmorepeanutbutter

      September 15, 2026 at 3:56 am

      I also have a need to burst

  3. @salvadoroliveira6632

    September 13, 2026 at 3:39 pm

    Very honest.

  4. @northshoremama

    September 13, 2026 at 3:56 pm

    Such validation for me! 🤍

  5. @Toebeans-mp3ef

    September 13, 2026 at 4:03 pm

    That in which created life and existence created and creates through you. The sun makes stuff all day, not seeing it does not mean it is not there. Shine, glisten, and go get it. Life is delicious – br(eat)the, cr(ate), rep(eat) 🧬 😋

  6. @rw6836

    September 13, 2026 at 4:55 pm

    Abundance could come from loving oneself, just because one should, with as little conditions as possible.

  7. @kiki_leon

    September 13, 2026 at 9:02 pm

    I’m not kidding but a few hours before I came across this video I wrote in my notes: is visibility equal to worth? I was reflecting on why we as humans crave to be seen and recognized for our virtues, one of which can be our art. I’ve also asked myself: would I still create if I knew no one would see it or that my work wouldn’t become viral? My answer is yes, because creating art is not to please others but to fill a necessity that is constantly (eternally) throbbing alive inside one’s being and soul.

    • @authenticircuit

      September 14, 2026 at 2:08 am

      ❤

    • @CuriousSpy

      September 16, 2026 at 4:29 pm

      What do you create?

  8. @eduardoferreira1963

    September 13, 2026 at 10:30 pm

    Concordo. Sou um compositor que ama música mas minhas músicas são feitas para eu mesmo ouvir e isso me satisfaz totalmente. Criar , até mesmo na cozinha fazendo minhas refeições, é algo bastante satisfatório.. Produzir., esse é nosso objetivo
    Ela tem 100% de razao

  9. @pratiksoftlunch

    September 13, 2026 at 11:17 pm

    Those people who watch these type of shorts they are definitely improving their minds😊❤❤

  10. @Jesse-gr2xo

    September 14, 2026 at 1:06 am

    I think we’re increasingly obsessed w survival. I guess it depends on who yr talking to.

    • @asmosisyup2557

      September 15, 2026 at 5:55 am

      Yeah there’s a definite divide that’s growing wider, and more and more people are falling below the line. Most people don’t have time for this vanity obsession culture.

  11. @TortillaJackson43

    September 14, 2026 at 1:52 am

    Man, I really like these Ted talks. So much better than most of the mindless trash online.

  12. @PhillipAtanga-x4x

    September 14, 2026 at 2:05 am

    🌎🌏🌍🌐❤️🖖💯💯💯

  13. @lekcje_rysunku

    September 14, 2026 at 7:04 am

    Making is the actual abundance ❤

  14. @maryhorne3570

    September 15, 2026 at 5:39 am

    Perfectly expressed ❤

  15. @Dream-casttt

    September 15, 2026 at 2:10 pm

    I measure success by the quality of food on my table

  16. @minorGroove9

    September 15, 2026 at 3:56 pm

    Sales lol, it seems now that the majority of the human experience has become centered around selling you something

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