What ping-pong taught me about life

What ping-pong taught me about life.

August 23, 2019 Ping-pong and the riddle of victory 12:43 minutes · TEDSummit 2019 Growing up in England, Pico Iyer was taught that the point of a game was to win. Now, some 50 years later, he's realized that competition can be "more like an act of love." In this charming, subtly profound talk, he explores what regular games of ping-pong in his neighborhood in Japan have revealed about the riddle of winning -- and shows why not knowing who's won can feel like the ultimate victory. Watch now » Playlist of the Day The line between success and failure What defines success -- and what is failure, exactly? Readjust your expectations with these novel, refreshing perspectives on what it means to "win" and "lose." Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:17:02 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Want employees to be more engaged? Stop fixating on productivity -- and start optimizing their leisure time Humanity is in short supply at many workplaces, where it's been pushed out by automation and a culture of overwork. Social psychologist Adam Waytz writes about a surprising way to restore humanity and also improve employee engagement: giving people the time and encouragement to unplug completely from their jobs. Read more »   Download the TED app

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