Larry SmithTed Talk

Larry Smith is an economic professor at the University of Waterloo, well known story teller and youth advocate.

His Ted talk is titled “Why you will fail to have a great career”

His talk was very easy to listen too, great loud voice control and very motivating.The title sounds negative and scary but the talk only gives drive.

Success vs. Fail Passion vs. Interest

Larry goes over how we will fail to succeed if we do not follow our passion. Talking about our lifegoals and our inevitable out come to fail toachieve our dreams if we do not take charge. He discusses the excuses we give ourselves as peoplewhen we are afraid to follow our dreams.It was easy for the audience to be drawn in byhow blunt Mr. Smith delivered his speech.His speech was dry and blunt, yet funny and quick.

Larry follows the Ted Commandments. Not onlyto dream big but to really Peruse your passion.I believe he was very simplewith what he was explaining.He used a few examples to get his point across very nicely.

His Dynamics I give a 4/5

Larry Smith is very dramatic is demeanor. With timely pauses in his speech, it keeps listeners wanting more. Larry commands the stage like a mad scientist would.

Larry Smith delivers his message in a very strong passionate voice. He is animated and quick witted. Throwing dart after dart at parents, and children alike who are doomed to fail to be happy. It might seem harsh at times but after listening to the talk in its entirety one can see Smith offers more solutions then judgments.

Message Delivery

Ken Robinson

Ken Robinson’s talk was titled “Schools Kill Creativity”

Robinson’s Ted talk was very Entertaining. From the beginning you are completely engaged. His cheery accent only adds to the attention demanding demeanor any Public speaker needs.

He talks about the creativity lost when children go through school systems.

Brief Comparison

Larry and Ken have a very different message to convey.While Ken seems more cheery then Larry they both command attention from the audience. Ken a little more happy humor, while Larry is more blunt.

Key DifferenceLarry talks mostly about passion over interest.

Ken talks about child like creativity.

I think both men delivered their talks brilliantly. I fell like I took away a lot, and

and can apply them to my creative life. Robinson kept me laughing, smiling,and wanting more.

Larry delivered his talk with much charisma. Talking almost sinister and sort offrightening at times. Smith made me want to prove the world wrong, and follow my passion.If you can’t handle the truth Larry Smith’s Ted talk is not for you.

In Conclusion… I feel like I learned a lot from both speakers. Hold on to your creativity and find your passion.

Final thoughts….

To anyone giving a speech I would say take yourtime. Stay calm, speak clear, and keep it simplyentertaining.