Let Curiosity Lead | Yara Shahidi | TED

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  • Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming through. The star of hit shows like "black-ish" and "grown-ish" tells how she learned to spot clues to her own future - and how you can, too.
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  • @Kheetti
    @Kheetti 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +599

    Yara’s intelligence and maturity is mesmerising!!!😊

  • @Canelacurls
    @Canelacurls 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +190

    She talks in poetry. I love it.

  • @tinamylove3223
    @tinamylove3223 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +537

    I’m a junior in high school. People look at me strangely when I say that I wish I could go to school forever. You put my thoughts into beautiful words ❤

    • @myparceltape1169
      @myparceltape1169 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      At university a man was pointed out to me and described as a 'perpetual student '.

    • @devindozier4043
      @devindozier4043 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      If you enjoy learning go for it! Nothing wrong with a hungry curiosity:)

    • @kingkiwikong
      @kingkiwikong 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      We never really stop learning. The world is our school.

    • @pratheekhp2222
      @pratheekhp2222 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Do PhD and become a researcher- life long learning, satisfaction and drive is just next level! ❤

    • @ouuyou6584
      @ouuyou6584 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      once you grow up people look at you the same for saying you dont want to get married or something, always be true to yourself and dont let societal pressures of what is “normal” ever bring u down

  • @alexandermoody1946
    @alexandermoody1946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +315

    This really sums up the importance of nurturing children in a way that emphasises the qualities of imagination.

    • @hermon.th3
      @hermon.th3 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have a movie for you. "Imagine that" 😁

    • @alexandermoody1946
      @alexandermoody1946 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will look for that if I remember and find time. Kind regards

    • @zipho
      @zipho 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      precisely

  • @WithintheBeyond
    @WithintheBeyond 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +334

    I'm hypnotized by her choice of words!!

    • @macosbyanthony896
      @macosbyanthony896 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      And her beauty too

    • @annanims7876
      @annanims7876 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Mee too, what a great command of words. She is probably hard to beat in SCRABBLE 😊!

  • @fabioazevedo9457
    @fabioazevedo9457 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    The way she speaks about systems of oppression without leaving behind the beautiful ways people resist is inspiring.

  • @essyqueen478
    @essyqueen478 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    I was spellbound watching her speak. Had to watch it twice. What a phenomenal young lady. I can tell from her speech she’s an avid reader. Her family must be proud.

  • @MsWicked19
    @MsWicked19 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    “…suppressing your own curiosity and realizing that made it so much easier to pick apart every potential decision, instead of taking action”. It is overwhelmingly affirming to hear this. Once I realized what I am most curious about at this point in time, and I let it guide me, I no longer faced the same inexplicable sense of needing to withhold myself to make a thoughtful choice on my future.

  • @nzeakograce1813
    @nzeakograce1813 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    Yara, you were absolutely precise in your delivery and your life held the gravity for more possibilities

  • @brightcoco
    @brightcoco 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    Felt like you just entered my messy brain and decluttered my thoughts and organized them into a beautiful speech...This is exactly what I wanted to say/hear...Inspiring indeed!!

  • @rejoicennedi
    @rejoicennedi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    Felt like poetry ❤ thanks Yara

  • @sgarrita2561
    @sgarrita2561 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I am nearly 60 yo first gen American, upper middle class never married, white woman --seemingly nothing in common… however I can say personally when I’ve allowed my curiousity to lead me, I have always benefitted. When I’ve let societal norms, pressures, and obligations carry me through, while I have learned and benefitted to some degree, I have often been left empty, crushed, and broken. If we societally let curiosity lead every individual, we would be a much healthier and happier society. I applaud you Yara Shahidi!!! May you lead and thrive!!!

    • @sba_southafrica
      @sba_southafrica 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It seems like you have an interesting life story to share...

  • @lauragill5121
    @lauragill5121 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    I've always had a wide variety of passions, struggled with this in college myself!! I'm an older white woman, but I am totally cheering for you and your generation ❤❤❤❤❤❤. My son, his partner, my nieces and nephews.... And myself! Keep asking questions and learning new stuff FOREVER!!

  • @Lissa102
    @Lissa102 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    she blows my. mind she speaks so beautifully and eloquently it sounds like poetry every time she opens her mouth, I'm mesmerized I forget how young she is I continuously have to look up her age beauty brains and maturity, 😍😍

  • @shakilaji5570
    @shakilaji5570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Her cloth is outstanding❤😊😊😊😊❤😊❤

  • @latoyabrown9107
    @latoyabrown9107 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    "Who are you right now?" I'm adding that question to my social interactions.

  • @ItsEvanWilson
    @ItsEvanWilson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Such a great talk - this is an honest and simple reminder of how easy it is to forget being curious. This talk is exceptional as it tells us that we should continue pursing our interests that pulls gratitude closer to our hearts ❤

  • @Ruth.Irabor
    @Ruth.Irabor 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Watched at X0.75 speed to catch it all. Her shoes matches with her shirt and its absolutely gorgeous

  • @sunshinesheis
    @sunshinesheis 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Yara, this was beautifully said. I am inspired. Thanks for the reminder, 'let curiosity lead' ❤

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    00:00 🌍 The speaker reflects on the expansive imagination of childhood and laments the narrowing focus in adulthood, emphasizing the need for imagination in the present world.
    1:14 🧠 In today's world, imagination is crucial for envisioning possibilities and addressing challenges; curiosity is highlighted as a key tool for building new realities.
    3:30 🎓 The speaker, a Harvard alum with a television show, faced a challenge blending academic and entertainment pursuits but emphasizes the universal struggle of juggling diverse interests.
    4:21 🤷‍♂ Societal pressure often pushes individuals towards specialization, limiting exploration of multiple passions, and underestimating the value of curiosity.
    6:04 🌐 Suppression of curiosity can lead to a false sense of certainty, hindering decision-making and personal growth; the speaker advocates for embracing curiosity.
    8:37 🚀 Curiosity's results are described as "rupture," challenging traditional norms, and emphasizing its potential to shape new possibilities and realities.
    10:07 ✨ Historical examples show that leaders of social change often pursued their passions and curiosities outside their designated fields.
    10:13 🌈 Curiosity's byproduct is possibility, and the speaker encourages recommitting to curiosity as a way to expand options and build new futures.

  • @Zoe-zy2jr
    @Zoe-zy2jr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I enjoyed watching this so much.
    The by-product of curiosity is possibilities.
    Possibilities show up when you let yourself be curious.
    "What will my life look like if I read so and so book?"
    "What does it feel like to overcome that fear or addiction?"
    "Where will my life be in 2, 3, 5,...years if I took that risk"
    There is so much power in curiosity. It pushes one to look beyond "limitations".
    This is an amazing talk! 👏🏽

  • @Imuzennin
    @Imuzennin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Thank you TED I'm learning English here. ❤

  • @melmelexplores
    @melmelexplores 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Love her confidence ❤

  • @fizzabaloch6422
    @fizzabaloch6422 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I really liked the way she has presented and talked about curiosity

  • @nellynakhero4571
    @nellynakhero4571 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "Refuse to let your world get smaller, and let's build new futures together", mic-drop for Yara who still continues to inspire not just me but over 120K people worldwide.

  • @GanieGhani
    @GanieGhani 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Not me watching this on my lunch break at work making me cry. That was powerful and so well said. TY Yara! :)

  • @lovergal8457
    @lovergal8457 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    as a pre-med student cornell university with an intended career in medicine, i also have a very strong innate passion for entertainment - modeling, acting, screenwriting, film. 2 industries that are very demanding. i refuse to give up either part for the other. that’s like giving up half of me.

    • @dasiamonet
      @dasiamonet 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you for this! I recently graduated undergrad and have been struggling finding the motivation to continue studying for MCAT. Not only bc I feel I don’t have enough time, but also because I feel going to med school would force me to give up that other part of me that loves fashion, writing and everything else. I’ve always been someone who’s dreamed of having many careers. Your comment and this video has given me the strength to keep pursuing medicine because it doesn’t mean I have to give up my other passions!❤️

    • @lovergal8457
      @lovergal8457 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@dasiamonet Omg, I am so so glad I could help! This means the world to me!!! I have no doubt you’ll succeed in all your endeavors 🫶

  • @nafisehlatifi7646
    @nafisehlatifi7646 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This was an amazing reminder, and thank you thank you so much for remembering protesters in iran and reminding that all of this comes from a dream.

  • @Kayyllaa_
    @Kayyllaa_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    All of this has been on my mind recently and it's so refreshing to hear Yara (someone who inspires me) talking about just that!!

  • @ericametta6964
    @ericametta6964 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Wow Yara, your delivery is inspiring and astounding. completely mesmerized by your choice of words and overall message. Thank you for the reminder!

  • @Her.Excellency
    @Her.Excellency 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Yara is a sure choice for every youth to admire ❤

  • @Scoob_455
    @Scoob_455 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Really good TED talk, intellectually gifted, naturally gifted, God bless her🩷

  • @fairking4689
    @fairking4689 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Really inspiring confidence❤

  • @bigthebla
    @bigthebla 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Suddenly, everything made sense. I'ma come back to this a couple of times this year 🥹

  • @mvo9353
    @mvo9353 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Am I the only one that kept thinking of the Rock when she repeated "are you sure about that?"

  • @flosesay4937
    @flosesay4937 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Loved every second of this video🤍 such a motivational speaker

  • @1NicolaPratt
    @1NicolaPratt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Inspired what a beautiful talk, with a lot of food for thought that I need to spend some time digesting. Thank you for encouraging me to explore my passions ❤ God bless you 🙏🏾

  • @aaliyahlinkov
    @aaliyahlinkov 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm so proud, true inspiration

  • @chioma_nkamuo
    @chioma_nkamuo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love her speaking skill, it's fascinating.

  • @fieldtofounder
    @fieldtofounder 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    ❤️ her message was impeccable. Truly inspiring

  • @decypher7
    @decypher7 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Amazing👏👏👏loved the punchline, "The result of Curiosity is possibility."

  • @mwihaki__
    @mwihaki__ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You put my thoughts into words and affirmed my doubts. This made me understand the principle I live by (remaining curious) better than I thought I did .Wow!Just wow!

  • @kadijhastrong8787
    @kadijhastrong8787 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm all here for yara she's so bright and intelligent and she's have alot to say she's in activist , and she's on the right path ,

  • @lovergal8457
    @lovergal8457 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i couldn’t have said it better myself i resonated with every word

  • @hyun0709
    @hyun0709 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yara, that’s a great lecture. I used to have a lot of thoughts about my curisoity, but after watching your lecture, I felt that my thoughts were sorted out. I found it very bad to suppress my current curiosity because of my prudence about the future. From this point onwards, I will realize what I am most curious about and explore it very actively!

  • @Mayonaise55
    @Mayonaise55 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Yara is so brilliant and an icon

  • @Tadiwamukonza17
    @Tadiwamukonza17 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Such an important reminder, thank you Yara! ❤

  • @thelmanwachukwu3620
    @thelmanwachukwu3620 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What an intelligent and talented woman

  • @Schwa99ySpic3
    @Schwa99ySpic3 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Yara 🥹 you are so beautiful in your element! This message really hit home for me. ✨🫶🏾

  • @charlishajett7841
    @charlishajett7841 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I literally love her and her essence. I soo relate to this!

  • @OkayKaush
    @OkayKaush 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best motivational talk ever! Because I could relate to a lot of what she said :)

  • @Chansaeraedesigns
    @Chansaeraedesigns 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This was awesome. Thank you for refocusing us on our inate curiosity

  • @soulspirationgoddess
    @soulspirationgoddess 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was empowering. Thank you Yara

  • @ashleyofuokwu1387
    @ashleyofuokwu1387 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Somebody give her book deal 🤩 Fantastic job Yara

  • @EverythingQueenshono
    @EverythingQueenshono 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yara is incredible!!! Such a young, inspiring, inspirational talent.

  • @MelSpeaksMD
    @MelSpeaksMD 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love this! My heart pulls me in so many directions and I’ve come to the decision that “staying in your lane” is faulty advice given by ppl who lack vision. I love that she’s carving out her own path in Hollywood and academia 🤍

  • @jaysenclarkee
    @jaysenclarkee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video is so inspiring thanks Yara!

  • @imaniokwuosa5549
    @imaniokwuosa5549 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yara, I love you, but most importantly, thank you for your work.

  • @makemoremstakes
    @makemoremstakes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was breathtaking and yet a breath of fresh air

  • @kylestfurcy3532
    @kylestfurcy3532 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Just what I needed to hear ✨ chase your curiosity

  • @CP-uc1hd
    @CP-uc1hd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just did BA work for TED 2024 in Vancouver and let me just say, this was my best work experience ever!!! i'm so sad its over hopefully ill be back next year:)

  • @feggyfo
    @feggyfo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She's so smart

  • @nikieria
    @nikieria 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She is an amazing speaker!!!!!

  • @auspeacious
    @auspeacious 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She’s incredible

  • @MEGLAMOUR101
    @MEGLAMOUR101 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes President Yara👏🏾👏🏾

  • @wendyvidzah
    @wendyvidzah 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yara for president! ❤

  • @Moresoulsciggy
    @Moresoulsciggy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Amazing I grasped a lot from this short talk

  • @Ltscoobydoo
    @Ltscoobydoo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    She's gonna be president one day!

    • @kwakuduah7976
      @kwakuduah7976 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      From your lips to God’s ears.

    • @Lissa102
      @Lissa102 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’ll take it ❤

  • @odeyalefavour5306
    @odeyalefavour5306 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Exactly what I needed 😭😭😭

  • @thelmaakpata199
    @thelmaakpata199 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a beautiful speech

  • @soniagsesay9000
    @soniagsesay9000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She's so brilliant. Always knew there's something more to you, you're such an inspiration. I bet i can do this but it's all in my head my poetry the artistry of my words and sentences i can do them so effortlessly and fluent in my head. But everytime i try to manifest or physically bring it into existence or practice as it is in my head it's all Dada and it's fustrating but it's ok sometimes i think somethings are better left within for self fulfilment and not exploration. I think I'll just write a book then😂😂😂 don't even know what aspect of life i should begin with or which one of my philosophical speculation i should beging with. Anyways One love to all curious minds❤❤

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklyn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This was a wonderful talk. Stay curious. Be life long students.

  • @slicksisterss
    @slicksisterss 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This!! It feels so good to be seen

  • @shadowboy3915
    @shadowboy3915 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a beautiful ted talk. She is a timeless woman. Amazing 🥳🥳🥳

  • @suechecks
    @suechecks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was waiting so long for you to do a ted talk

  • @lolaa2
    @lolaa2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible piece, I really needed to hear this 👏

  • @davidchukwuocha7052
    @davidchukwuocha7052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bright and beautiful young lady with a great speech. Amazing !

  • @B_ready4671
    @B_ready4671 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 so well said and important, curiosity is actually what drives us in this human experience and began at our beginning , it's the 1 characteristic we've all had all our lives...Rupture masterful!

  • @qazaleh94
    @qazaleh94 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow Yara ... it was so great .. so proud of you and thank you

  • @nolwazizondi1306
    @nolwazizondi1306 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Needed to hear this! ❤

  • @shantrellblack2428
    @shantrellblack2428 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how many of us have heard GET A REAL JOB.. this was awesome thank you..Live Your BEST LIFE ....YOLO

  • @lakep7798
    @lakep7798 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was just beautiful!

  • @pb5581
    @pb5581 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    so beautifully put

  • @SisterSoulRock
    @SisterSoulRock 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I had a daughter, I would want her to be as beautiful as smart and all this as she is ❤❤

  • @michaelmcneil3471
    @michaelmcneil3471 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brilliant Well said & well put🎯🥂

  • @fardhuff7981
    @fardhuff7981 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How smart is this Queen yara woow!!❤❤❤

  • @AlhadiSeneen
    @AlhadiSeneen 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    oh. you left me speechless

  • @FindingLauraC
    @FindingLauraC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Letting curiosity lead.

  • @edithharmon6810
    @edithharmon6810 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just Beautiful!!!! Wise and filled with encouragement to be ALL you can be not some. ✊🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @ambssbeth
    @ambssbeth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She is so beautiful ❤

  • @cdp1253
    @cdp1253 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very eliquoent and engaging speaker

  • @AuthenticWe
    @AuthenticWe 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Huggz from Iowa and the deep mind thank you for giving the world this

  • @isaachoward89
    @isaachoward89 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many nights ago i just dream and spoke on my curiosity from a child to now. And she is giving the speech

  • @lecuklegendz
    @lecuklegendz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She's so beautiful and intelligent. What a lady.

  • @oxlegacy
    @oxlegacy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was exactly what I needed to hear today🙌🏾🔥

  • @saurav_bhatta
    @saurav_bhatta 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Nas's cousin, Queen 👸 Yara

  • @tifathemotivator4837
    @tifathemotivator4837 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well spoken 👏👏

  • @Passion84GodAlways
    @Passion84GodAlways 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing this perspective with us! 😊

  • @ladiesofiron
    @ladiesofiron หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great and Tangible speech Yara. Thank you💎🎁💎

  • @vluna8983
    @vluna8983 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Loved your presentation 🎉