BYOB Generation (How to: Be Your Own Boss) | Nigel Davis | TEDxUF

You are a creator. Whether that’s creating a clothing line, a recipe, or even a TikTok, we all have the innate desire to rearrange old ideas into something new. In the past, creative endeavors like these were seen as hobbies, but this generation is redefining what a career can look like. However, as a creator in an era where advertisements, social media and entertainment simultaneously compete for our attention, it can feel impossible to get our ideas to break through the noise. In his talk, Nigel Davis describes the importance of ideas standing out and explains the four steps to creating a product that resonates in a time when attention is at a premium. Nigel Davis is a graduate of the University of Florida and currently works at Microsoft as a software engineer. In addition to his day job, Nigel is the CEO of Grapevine Campus, a technology startup with the mission of creating a sense of belonging for marginalized and underrepresented college students. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@conquerorofsaturn5564]

You said, if you are making any effort to empower a young generation to make the world better, a single comment and like can provide you enough encouragement to keep going through years - I needed to hear that.
So, thank you, Nigel. Keep going🌿

[@DarkMelodies-hv9wf]

well put thanks

[@NiaAsiel]

Yessirr🙌🏾

[@ryanstewart116]

I don't have a fear of rejection as much as a fear of judgement from friends and family about taking the risks I need to in order to make any progress such that when it comes time for me to put in the work I don't do as much as I could because I'm exhausted from "real work" and doubtful of the worth of the work that I enjoy. And yet I feel like I KNOW if I put in the effort that I wish I could that I would succeed.

[@livelovelaugh473]

@Nigel Davis: You made some good points in this video. I was surprised you weren't talking to a live audience. Most TED speakers do. But aside from that, thank you for making and sharing this video.

[@Ahmed-fq6si]

Really interesting. It gives hope. Thank you.
Deserves way more views.
God bless you

[@seldomsought]

This was such a great talk, good for you Nigel 🙏🏻

[@nigeldavis6891]

Thanks man!

[@tripmann]

Hope more people get to hear this

[@angellorman]

Very insightful

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

🌟

[@darkbionic1044]

So anyone can go to Ted ??

[@user-olgakim]

👍🏻

[@charissezethaniahpring7529]

early

[@scoreigh24]

Why you always send the poor?