How to graduate college with a job you love & less debt: Jullien Gordon at TEDxMidwest

The former, linear model of success is obsolete. Students are not getting the return on education investments that they did just 1 decade ago. Jullien Gordon helps this new generation realize their full potential by identifying four types of capital that blend work in harmony. The need for balance between book smarts and street smarts is more crucial than ever. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

[mrtampham]

every high school and college student needs to watch this before graduating. 

[mentonerodominicano]

Now, that's an excellent speech. Specially how he connected the "WHY GENERATION" picture to the "Choose your Road" picture in the end. Decisions makes us who we are and get us closer to our dreams. Jullien is definitely making the right ones and I'm very thankful he's sharing this with us.

[joshuacable]

Talks like this need to be a requirement before graduating from High school for both parents and students

[kaistevens]

This was an incredible speech. Such helpful tools for a college student who is starting over and preparing to pave my own road!!

[ravens]

He was at my college today. Great speaker and I believe his book will help a lot.

[axlrich]

People will realize as time goes by how brilliant of a mind Julien Gordon is. 💯

[tlivsey]

The most important component of this speech Is his ability to speak his values, history in this world, tone of kindness and intelligence.  Be a smart person with great verbal skills!  He is paid to speak because he knows how to speak.  Love this guy!!

[ChristopherEdgington-rl]

Definitely a motivational and influential guy. What a broad spectrum he covered in a professional tactful and fun way. Congrats to all the new students. WE GOT THIS!!

[phyliciajoykloes]

Great speech! Really, great job. As a college student that just got some good opportunities offered to me, I am feeling even more inspired to pave my own road even further to reach for the stars even more. Thank you for this great talk. I want to share this with more students because today's world is indeed changing. We all have to become the best versions of ourselves and enjoy the learning path as we follow along life's (by ourselves chosen) path.

[Movingforward]

Julien I truely appreciate your sincerity on education and how important it is for all of us not just African-American man to know what is the purpose of our goals, dreams, and our education. I wish you all the very best and continue your success

[ParisDavisDean]

One of the greatest and inspiring Ted Talks I've heard. Thank you for sharing.

[simeonyoung]

To all those who are complaining about the fact that he didn't provide a plan for you. The point of this is to encourage you to create your own plan for yourself!! It's a shame most of the commenters don't seem to understand this..

[RelationshipCoachRiverFlow]

Amen! I have had this conversation with many generations, but this break down is brilliant!!

[lalakuma]

It might seem obvious to some people, but my parents definitely tried to hammer the Easy Street myth over and over again into my head, and I didn't fully realize how to be self-driven and street smart until pretty recently, even though I THOUGHT I was enough of both of those, except I really wasn't. I just studied my ass off, but still had no self-confidence by the time I graduated.

[TalentWhisperer]

excellent. I just shared with my neice and my friend who employs interns who will be graduating soon

[STATUSTANK]

6:43 THE WORLD IS FLAT

I nearly died! that's awesome!

[ThatForeiignboii_]

This is the best speech I as an 18 year old upcoming YouTuber going in to my second semester in college could ever ask for.. Thanks🙏🏾❤️

[AprilF]

Impossible to teach someone who "knows" everything that is being said. So the question is what brought you to this video. A refreshing perspective is always appreciated in my book.

[nigel]

Great talk brotha, went to school for two years didn't finish but decided to get my feet wet in the city of Chicago now Im running my own freelance design business. Plan on returning tho, keep it up!

[cenaconteh]

Thanks for confirming my exact thoughts.  At my age, I  am totally empowering my dreams...and the opportunities are chasing me down...it's great and a bit overwhelming, and a real blessing from God