Try something new for 30 days - Matt Cutts

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Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but just ... haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals.
Talk by Matt Cutts.

[@killiancarley8234]

Who else has to watch this for school work

[@assadtounes3150]

Exactly !

[@awp3366]

I am

[@elenikataf5332]

You have no idea. I had to take up a thirty-day project for school. But honestly, it didn't feel great when I was doing it but in hindsight it was wonderful.

[@virtual_gamerr3530]

MEEE

[@treatzfr]

Yes

[@thisisdriveingtohell]

Several years ago I had watched it for the first time Since I watched it over for a several times And it still a kind of fresh for me Thanks, Matt, for one of the bests three minutes of TEDs history

[@brilliantlyinspiredchannel9544]

This video led me to write my first book which has led to a career I love! Thanks, Matt, for the inspiration to do something new. I keep going back to this video. I am the kind of person who could dream all day and never do, but honestly this video has helped me to seize an opportunity and live a more full, exciting life!

[@isabelking5184]

Same, except I started writing before this. Now, I have much more confidence in my writing and skill, along with a better writing plan to help me finish my book and not wander from the topic and message.

[@예늑대-o9n]

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[@marcello1]

How you results now?

[@gabagaba4023]

Watch a TED talk every day for 30 days.

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[@hoannt7441]

I also try it now

[@drmem9514]

Your brain expands

[@gabagaba4023]

@@hairee-v9c Nope but I'm going to now, brilliant idea lol.

[@thedrivereraworld6033]

ry something new for 30 days (Transcrição) A few years ago, I felt like I was stuck in a rut, so I decided to follow in the footsteps of the great American philosopher, Morgan Spurlock, and try something new for 30 days. The idea is actually pretty simple. Think about something you’ve always wanted to add to your life and try it for the next 30 days. It turns out 30 days is just about the right amount of time to add a new habit or subtract a habit - like watching the news - from your life. There’s a few things that I learned while doing these 30-day challenges. The first was, instead of the months flying by, forgotten, the time was much more memorable. This was part of a challenge I did to take a picture every day for a month. And I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that day. I also noticed that as I started to do more and harder 30-day challenges, my self-confidence grew. I went from desk-dwelling computer nerd to the kind of guy who bikes to work. For fun! Even last year, I ended up hiking up Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. I would never have been that adventurous before I started my 30-day challenges. I also figured out that if you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for 30 days. Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Every November, tens of thousands of people try to write their own 50,000-word novel, from scratch, in 30 days. It turns out, all you have to do is write 1,667 words a day for a month. So I did. By the way, the secret is not to go to sleep until you’ve written your words for the day. You might be sleep-deprived, but you’ll finish your novel. Now is my book the next great American novel? No. I wrote it in a month. It’s awful. But for the rest of my life, if I meet John Hodgman at a TED party, I don’t have to say, “I’m a computer scientist.” No, no, if I want to, I can say, “I’m a novelist.” So here’s one last thing I’d like to mention. I learned that when I made small, sustainable changes, things I could keep doing, they were more likely to stick. There’s nothing wrong with big, crazy challenges. In fact, they’re a ton of fun. But they’re less likely to stick. When I gave up sugar for 30 days, day 31 looked like this. So here’s my question to you: What are you waiting for? I guarantee you the next 30 days are going to pass whether you like it or not, so why not think about something you have always wanted to try and give it a shot! For the next 30 days. Thanks

[@かわいいアンドレ]

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[@julkru]

A few years ago, I felt like I was stuck in a rut, so I decided to follow in the footsteps of the great American philosopher Morgan Spurlock and try something new for 30 days. The idea is actually pretty simple. Think about something you've always wanted to add to your life and try it for the next 30 days. It turns out, 30 days is just about the right amount of time to add a new habit or subtract a habit, like watching the news, from your life. There's a few things that I learned while doing these 30-day challenges. The first was, instead of the months flying by, forgotten, the time was much more memorable. This was part of a challenge I did to take a picture every day for a month, and I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that day. I also noticed that as I started to do more and harder 30-day challenges, my self-confidence grew. I went from desk dwelling computer nerd to the kind of guy who bikes to work for fun. Even last year, I ended up hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. I would never have been that adventurous before I started my 30-day challenges. I also figured out that if you really want something badly enough, you can do anything for 30 days. Have you ever wanted to write a novel? Every November, tens of thousands of people try to write their own 50,000-word novel from scratch in 30 days. It turns out, all you have to do is write sixteen hundred and sixty-seven words a day for a month. So, I did. By the way, the secret is not to go to sleep until you've written your words for the day. You might be sleep-deprived, but you'll finish your novel. Now, is my book the next great American novel? No. I wrote it in a month. It's awful. But for the rest of my life, if I meet John Hodgman at a TED party, I don't have to say, "I'm a computer scientist." No, no. If I want to, I can say, "I'm a novelist." So, here's one last thing I'd like to mention. I learned that when I made small, sustainable changes, things I could keep doing, they were more likely to stick. There's nothing wrong with big, crazy challenges. In fact, they're a ton of fun. But they're less likely to stick. When I gave up sugar for 30 days, day 31 looked like this. So, here's my question to you: What are you waiting for? I guarantee you the next 30 days are going to pass whether you like it or not. So why not think about something you have always wanted to try and give it a shot for the next 30 days? Thanks, you.

[@НадеждаБалакина-г6я]

Thank a lot. You really helped me

[@ineadoucett5732]

Who else’s watching this for school work for covid-19

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[@GACNELSON]

Me

[@cny2341]

me smh

[@aaronmartinez7507]

Me

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[@choi-rh5vv]

This is my most favorite ted talk. I start my day by watching this. It really helps me fully motivated. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experiences and inspiring people to try to gravitate towards their goals. Mr. Cutts, my hats off to you, seriously!

[@omoymahashwar]

Great

[@SoniaPendola]

One of my favorite ted talks: concise; essential; explosively effective. Great talk!

[@chenli7178]

It is true that this talk is concise and energetic for listeners to start the first 30-day trial, but there is less support and deep explanation inside. This talk cannot persuade people to “sustainable” keep doing one thing for 30-days, so I think it is hardly could be regarded as a high-quality TED talk.

[@isabelking5184]

@@chenli7178 I disagree. This was obviously meant to support for those who have something they want to do, but aren't doing it. It's not meant to be deep, it's meant to be motivational

[@rusiks5650]

The video inspires to start doing something, that you always badly desire. Especially when you are stuck in a rut, and days become years, you figure out that you need to slow down your life, to change it.

[@SarthPatel-o7n]

Thank you for giving me this amazing knowledge. He said about the 30-day challenge and self-confidence, and teach how to develop self-confidence and time management.

[@oleolk_WTF]

My English teacher (shout out Teresa, you're the best) showed us this video today in class & asked questions about it. Honestly, I liked very much so... thanks to her for showing me it.

[@БауыржанСагиденов-к6н]

It really works !!! You have a lot of unforgettable time when you always try something new. You are no longer stuck in a rut.This is the smart motivation video that has a place to be. I absolutely agree with Matt’s phrase that you always wanted to try and try! Without this, it’s boring to leave:)

[@phando9199]

Anyone here can explain to me why Matt use " it turns out, all you have to do is..." What does this mean " turn out" here?

[@bhavikakshaj7991]

I literally rewatched this video like 15-20 times for my school work!

[@AkshayPatel-qq1je]

Thank you, Matt Cutts, for sharing an invaluable method to reach our goals within 30 days. Your session has taught me three essential lessons that I will carry with me: Set a Clear Target: The first step towards success is to decide on a specific and achievable target. By clearly defining what I want to accomplish, I can stay focused and motivated throughout the 30-day journey. Create a Comprehensive 30-Day Plan: Planning is key to staying on track and making steady progress. Breaking down the larger goal into smaller, manageable tasks for each day ensures that I have a structured approach and know exactly what needs to be done to reach my target. Stay Committed and Persistent: Your advice to remain dedicated and not rest until completing the daily tasks is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance. By maintaining unwavering commitment, I can overcome obstacles and stay determined to succeed. Once again, thank you for these valuable insights, Matt Cutts. I am eager to put them into practice and work towards achieving my goals efficiently and effectively in the next 30 days and beyond.

[@moonlam1202]

Thank you so much for your sharing, Mr Matt Cutts!☀️

[@petems3283]

It's a great example of a motivational presentation in an extemporaneous style.

[@jonathantsao5212]

Can't agree more. I learned deep thinking from reading in exactly the same way, which has since opened me to more possibilities. Now it's time to repeat the same method, focus on one thing that I really feel like doing for 30 days, for I don't want myself to be ridden by the anxiety of not achieving something great enough.

[@masau2269]

This video is my Bible! Thanks, Matt, for the idea which enable us to do sth new easily! I started my side business with my passion. Definitely this video push my back! Hey guys, Let's start exciting life!

[@talkntalkidiomas]

I've been using this a lot to get inspired back again and set new goals for the next 30 days!

[@unaideantonio3845]

This video changed my mind in only tree minutes! I have always wanted to do lots of things but I always try to complet them as fast as posible, and the key to follow your goals is do it in a longer period of time and focus in the small things. Thank you very much for this advice!

[@lynx.2222]

Thanks for sharing. Just more than 3 minutes but your sharing was exciting and more importantly very helpful and inspirational. Thank so much you guys!

[@suzusuzurinrin1]

it is very useful for me."Small change = sustainable"is a reminder for me when I start new things.

[@nursulukudaibergenova9059]

This is the smart motivation video that has a place to be. I absolutely agree with Matt’s phrase that you always wanted to try and try! Without this, it’s boring to leave:)

[@rohiljain2838]

I did pushups for 30 days it changed me, it helped me to have more control on myself, have a routine, good diet and a better body. Going to start something new.

[@annaserobyan1453]

Just checked this video, and Matt Cutts' idea of trying something new for 30 days really resonated with me. It's amazing how those small, intentional changes can add so much value to our lives. Recently, I've been stuck in the same old routine, and this 30-day challenge concept feels like the refreshing change I need. I've decided to start with a daily photo challenge. Inspired by Matt's experience of making time more memorable, I'm enthusiastic about creating my visual diary of moments and experiences. Let's see where this journey takes me! 📸

[@_rlaalstj2927]

This video inspired me to do something new. I had experience of memorizing 200 vocabularies everyday. It was same as what he said. It became simple and part of my life.

[@daylight1440]

This was one of the best ted talks!! Very short but packs a huge punch and resonated with me deeply. I will think of something to do every day for 30 days, whether it be a small habit or doing something that will help towards a long-term goal. :)

[@johncliffordblack929]

Thank you for this talk, Matt. I've taken your advice and I'm using it to follow my dreams: make a KZbin video every day. So far it's going great.

[@dustdevil5005]

i hope your dream comes true

[@АяулымАзамат-о2м]

It really works !!! You have a lot of unforgettable time when you always try something new. You are no longer stuck in a rut.

[@alexandrreznik5434]

It really works!!! You have plenty of memorable time when you are always trying something new. You are not stuck in a rut anymore.

[@nasserali1166]

why does my school say I have to watch this like what for?

[@amrushing9396]

We're running out of ideas for teaching strategies, and hoping that teaching you guys how to think and create learning opportunities on your own may help us to get out of the rut we're in. Don't tell anyone I told you.

[@anhhhv]

This idea is super! Thank you, Matt Cutts!

[@yanli4238]

Thanks for your share. I really appreciate that I watched it when I feel anxious recently.

[@gradmagnus9981]

In this TED talk, Matt Cutts introduces some advantages of trying something new for 30 days. He decided to follow in the footsteps of the Great American philosopher Morgan Spurlock and try something new for 30 days. The idea is actually pretty simple: you should think about something you've always wanted to add to your life and try it for the next 30 days. It turns out that "30 days" is just about the right amount of time to add a new habit. He also noticed that as he started to do more and harder 30-day challenges, his self-confidence grew, and he also figured out that if someone really wants something badly enough, he/she can do anything for 30 days. For example, Matt Cutts wrote a novel for 30 days, and he said that his habit gave him an opportunity to introduce himself not only as a computer scientist but also as a novelist. But we have some disadvantages here as well. For example, he also mentioned that the novel he has written can't be considered a great one and is awful because it was written in 30 days. So why do we need to start trying something new if there is an excellent likelihood of failing because of a short time? Another disadvantage could be the pressure to commit to a new activity for the entire 30 days, even if it's causing discomfort or doesn't feel right for you. This could lead to feelings of guilt or failure if you're unable to follow through, potentially discouraging future attempts at trying new things.

[@any3622]

이때까지 봤던 테드토크 중에 제일 맘에 드는 것..

[@iamarmaann]

Stop reading the comments and do your listening comprehension.

[@evergonzalez8847]

Ahhh

[@tan8576]

))

[@flordemariaavalos2756]

Hahahaha! I'm a teacher and I'm all up in the comments!

[@eouyi]

no❤

[@amrushing9396]

I'm starting it over now because I missed most of what he said...

[@devarshshah-c4e]

Hello sir, I learned how to manage my time and accomplish anything in 30 days after seeing this video.

[@rabababdou6630]

It's a great talk really, I loved so much and u r very funny

[@evgenysumaev882]

This is true. It's just hard to get started, but it's worth it.

[@ThomasMooreJr]

Love this. Embrace and pursue change is what I got out of this. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ghjgggtyf]

How could someone dislike this?

[@anshpatel-j2441]

I learned form this video that if you want to do something, you must have self confidence and time velue.

[@andylitchi4364]

Yesterday I took my very important exam. For English gifted-student, actually. And they took this audio into listening test. Personally I have watched several videos of TEDxtalks on KZbin, but not this one. Overall, I did it okay, every blank was filled ... until I realised having make some silly mistakes ... Anyway, hopefully the other parts could help me pass it with flying colours. The thing is, I'll have my results today.

[@trailermovies6357]

How did come IELTS test prepare ?

[@songsofwar6966]

Searched shortest ted talk and here it was.

[@1111-m1e]

I’ll do it from now on

[@Clxqz]

Is Anyone Watching This And Not Knowing What To Do Because Your Teacher Set It For Work Lmao

[@juanitaarenas3347]

omg yes LABSKSBSKBSSJAHHAHA

[@quanghaobui2711]

I totally agree that sustainable small changes could lead to big changes and small changes bring tons of fun

[@IstvanDanko-s3n]

Matt Cutt was stuck in a rut-gold.

[@_er5te]

Planning to do something for 30days, it's a really hard thing. The first day it might be alright. But the second day your mind starts to be lazy. Actually I made several attempts of 30-day challenges before. It always turned out to be a 3-day challenge. I wish my mind gets bit more busier after watching this .

[@ronjas.9405]

Hey I know it's 3 months later but I wonder, what do you think would help you to stick to your challenges?

[@HM-ny4kh]

This video impressed me a lot. I will continue studying programming

[@X9zCarlos]

Whatching this video for school homework

[@TheSpazinGhsTz]

Lâu lắm rồi mới được nghe lại bài này. Hay lắm ạ 😘

[@SrAJGP]

Encouraging!! Inspiring!! Thank you so mucho!! ✌️😊

[@sayeemstudent6896]

Old is Gold :)

[@naomirayo3870]

Short, simple and effective Ted talk.

[@stanl3391]

My teacher recommended me to watch this because my presentation is somewhat similar to this

[@matthewlachance3362]

I’ve got to do a report thing on it for one of my classes

[@pinneapple_7567]

Mountain kilimanjaro is found in my country (Tanzania)

[@jaspermalfex8920]

What a nice message

[@ghastiafy67]

The comments: talking about this video being part of their school work Me: I’m just bored

[@Sh.Khadija]

You are true

[@xeirea]

lmao same

[@MariaLaura-io5bs]

I almost cry 💝💝💝

[@yesnt7668]

Didn't know it was more common to watch this for school work lmao

[@negasign3515]

I wonder deep in my heart, "what exactly I need to find out on this video... ?" Nice video btw.. Also, amazing homework.. . ✌

[@Ic3B4g]

I feel old in this comment section with all these kids watching this for school.

[@FranKairos]

I love it!

[@ИванМацкевич-с2х]

I watched Matt Cutt's performance and I know what his main idea is. The young man suggests trying to do something for 30 days. For example, ride a bike to work every day, or walk 10,000 steps every day, or something else. As I understand it, this young man even offers to write a novel in a month. It is interesting. You can ask me what I think about it. First of all, I like the idea of doing something new. For example, to give up bad habits, such as smoking or a sedentary lifestyle. Secondly, I've been doing it myself for a long time. For example, every day I learn English, walk 8000 steps with my smartphone and play chess. But the novel I've not written yet, I will must try it (it was of course a joke). And finally, I really think that you should always do something useful. In my opinion, it's just more interesting to live!

[@carolinaparraw]

Bravo.

[@victorrincon3603]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:28 📅 Trying something new for 30 days can help you establish or break habits effectively. 00:55 💪 Taking on challenging 30-day tasks can boost your self-confidence and lead to personal growth. 01:50 📝 You can write a novel in 30 days by consistently writing around 1,667 words each day. 02:47 🍰 Small, sustainable changes are more likely to become long-term habits compared to big, drastic challenges. 03:02 ⌛ Don't wait-start your 30-day challenge now to make the most of the time that passes anyway. Made with HARPA AI

[@samantaemillysantos3778]

Loved it!

[@rebekamuradova-qc3nh]

It's my firs ted It's useful ted Thanks ❤

[@FiestaMagicc]

Yeay!! So me trying new things IS actually good. I guess I can actually stop beating myself for trying different things.

[@Lukas-s7i]

I think that as I try something new for 30 days, I can do anything!!

[@MatheusSantos-yc2ue]

sensational lecture

[@dzianisrymko7627]

It's so difficult to change your life when you stuck in a rut of daily routine. You can start your 30-days marathon but already on the second day it would be so hard to stick to your goal. Your body and your minds would tell you: "It's just waste of time, you will never acheive the goal, let's go to watch a new movie on a TV".

[@JennaKay18]

Please stop making videos, I’m tired of watching these for school 😂

[@johnangelobuena7]

same same

[@niesha5582]

LMAO LITERALLY

[@karanjeetchohan8210]

I am trying to die since the last 20 days hope I succed on the 30th day

[@토리토리-i4b]

오늘부터 이걸로 쉐도잉 합니다 2주간 빡세게..

[@vicesimum_phi8123]

This is actually meaningful

[@tuantrananh2576]

Great speech , i will do something for next 30 day :))). this is value for me

[@5hamms510]

Matt, I have tried this approach many times. After vacationing for I usually go vegan and juice the entire month.

[@pt3363]

I tried applying this to my everyday exercise but I failed within one day

[@bangshen4844]

where is the full version, why this is a small part of this wonderful ideas

[@evanguo2261]

maybe this is full version

[@marcolassandro9426]

In the description there's the link for the full video

[@-tieutranhtu7758]

"I'm a novelist " :)) it's so fun 😆😆

[@МиратРустемулы]

Planning to do something for 30 days is really a difficult thing. On the first day, everything can be in order. But on the second day, your mind begins to be lazy. In fact, I have made several attempts at the 30-day trial before. This has always been a three day trial. I would like my mind to become more busy after watching this.

[@isabelking5184]

Don't think of it as having to do it for thirty days. That's not the point. It's not supposed to be a schedule, at one time, every single day for thirty days. It's for you to consider going, what if I try this? What if I did this? Start off small like he said. Maybe ride your bike or read your book for thirty minutes every day, and slowly create bigger pieces of that.

[@onebeets]

dope speech, I'll do that from now on

[@matheusesteves2277]

Im watching this video in quarantine and i want to learn English and understand videos without subtitles for thirty days LOL

[@WisomofHal]

Matt Cutts, You’re the man!

[@arpitsaxena122]

Nicely share

[@vocdex]

Me starting summer holidays with this video!:))

[@heeko6708]

We use this video for high school students english class. So inspiring!

[@matthewlachance3362]

Why is every school using this Ted talk 😭😭😭

[@quiminh8410]

Thanks

[@maxjohansson2548]

Who else has to watch this due to school.

[@pianoverse5317]

I do

[@strawberrycloud265]

Me

[@viniciusleonelPoliglota]

mmm... Thank you!

[@saithsanders]

Bravo. A very good idea. And yeas small changes are more likely to stick than big changes.

[@isabelking5184]

The idea of this video was well executed, and it's a little disappointing how many people aren't catching on. I've read at least eight comments say it's now working, or it's not a good video? The video is meant to show a motivational push. He's giving evidence that it works, to create this part in you that says, if he can do it, I can do it. And you probably will do it. It's not a schedule, don't force yourself to do it, just act on it. Want to start a personal journal? Write a sentence every day!

[@tokyoteetotaller]

I have a question I'm hoping someone can answer. I use this TED Talk, my favorite, for university ESL classes in Japan. I understand and love the Morgan Spurlock reference, but I do not understand the John Hogdman reference. I am out of touch with American culture, which may be why this is over my head. Why is John Hogdman mentioned? I wish I could explain it to my students. Your insight would be much appreciated!

[@quinn5671]

John Hodgman is an author. I assume the speaker is just a fan of his.

[@tokyoteetotaller]

@@quinn5671 Thank you!

[@9flipside6]

"I guarantee you the next 30 days are going to pass, whether you like it or not". Dang, that's kinda scary. Anyone else motivated to start their own 30 day challenge? A group to find ideas, get support, and make a change: forms.gle/T8ws3ZrJLfpxnXh69

[@sstone1992]

Philip Liao great idea

[@kevinarthur3742]

Philip Liao great idea!

[@sstone1992]

Kevin Arthur really great idea

[@umati123]

I'll try to pray.

[@umati123]

accepted

[@bonusbabyandberrygoodtrash7801]

+Umar “Omar” fighting